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John Henry Sloan, MD, MPH, CPE, is an occupational medicine physician based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He serves as CEO and President of Manzano Medical Group and is Medical Director at Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Sloan is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and holds additional board certifications in Occupational Medicine and Environmental Medicine, as well as Public Health & General Preventive Medicine. He also holds subspecialty certification in Brain Injury Medicine and is certified in Pain Medicine. Dr. Sloan earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed advanced graduate medical training that included general surgery, surgical critical care, and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. With a background that bridges rehabilitation, preventive medicine, and occupational health, Dr. Sloan focuses on evaluating and managing conditions that affect function and work capability. His approach emphasizes evidence-based care, injury prevention, and safe return-to-work planning. He is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner, is registered in musculoskeletal sonography, and is active in national professional organizations including the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and the American Medical Association.

Rex E. Jung, PhD, is a clinical neuropsychologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He serves as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico and is affiliated as a research scientist with the Mind Research Network. Dr. Jung’s work centers on understanding how brain structure and function relate to behavioral outcomes, with particular emphasis on intelligence, personality, and creativity—an area sometimes described as “positive neuroscience.” In addition to his academic and research roles, Dr. Jung is affiliated with Brain and Behavioral Associates, PC, where he provides neuropsychology services. As a clinical neuropsychologist, he conducts comprehensive evaluations of cognitive and behavioral functioning to help clarify diagnostic questions, characterize strengths and challenges, and inform treatment and rehabilitation planning in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Dr. Jung has also contributed to interdisciplinary clinical education through prior faculty appointments within university-based neurology and neurosurgery settings. His professional leadership includes serving as President of the International Society for Intelligence Research. Across research, teaching, and clinical practice, he is committed to advancing evidence-based assessment and a deeper understanding of the brain–behavior relationship.

Lynette M. Abrams-Silva, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and board-certified clinical neuropsychologist (ABPP) who provides comprehensive neuropsychological services for adults. Her work includes clinical and forensic neuropsychological evaluations to help clarify cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning in the context of neurological and complex medical concerns. Dr. Abrams-Silva’s professional interests include epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, complex medical conditions, and cultural issues in neuropsychology. She is committed to delivering thorough, evidence-based assessments that support diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations for treatment planning, daily functioning, and care coordination. She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of New Mexico and completed advanced training through a predoctoral internship at the University of Chicago, followed by a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Abrams-Silva has also held academic and clinical leadership roles, including serving as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and as Director of Assessment for the Parkland Hospital Psychology Service. In addition to her clinical work, she contributes to professional leadership within ABPP Clinical Neuropsychology and is affiliated with the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Dr. Charles Pribyl, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery, with a clinical focus on conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. He is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand, and his practice emphasizes comprehensive care for injuries and degenerative problems, including complex reconstruction of the wrist and elbow. Dr. Pribyl completed his undergraduate education at the United States Air Force Academy, graduating magna cum laude, and earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He pursued advanced fellowship training in hand surgery and has brought that expertise to both clinical practice and academic medicine. In addition to patient care, Dr. Pribyl has contributed to physician education through service as an instructor in orthopaedic, hand, and microvascular surgery at the University of New Mexico. He has also held professional leadership roles, including Chief of Staff at a major academic medical center and President of a statewide orthopaedic association. His scholarly work includes publication in the Journal of Hand Surgery. Dr. Pribyl is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center.

William Ritchie, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with clinical expertise in shoulder and knee conditions, orthopaedic sports medicine, occupational medicine, and orthopaedic trauma. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and holds subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Ritchie earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and is affiliated with local hospitals including Lovelace Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. He is listed with New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates / New Mexico Orthopaedics, where he provides care for patients ranging from active individuals and athletes to those managing work-related injuries. His background includes service in the United States Air Force, where he served as Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Kirtland Air Force Base. Dr. Ritchie is also a graduate of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Leadership Fellows Program and has contributed to health policy and governance as Chair of New Mexico’s Patient Compensation Fund Advisory Board. In his clinical practice, Dr. Ritchie emphasizes a conservative, whole-person approach, tailoring treatment plans to support safe recovery and return to work, sport, and daily activities.

Christopher P. Patton, DO, is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation physician specializing in non-surgical care for musculoskeletal and functional conditions. He focuses on helping patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and return to meaningful daily and athletic activities through comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. Dr. Patton earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A. T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a transitional year internship through the University of Missouri–Columbia School of Medicine/Capital Region Medical Center, followed by residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at University of Utah Health. He is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. With an additional clinical focus in non-surgical sports medicine, Dr. Patton works with patients across a wide spectrum—from acute injuries to chronic overuse conditions—emphasizing evidence-based rehabilitation and functional recovery. He is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center. Dr. Patton has contributed to peer-reviewed research in rehabilitation medicine, including work on strategies to manage spasticity in children. He provides care in both English and Spanish.

Akshay Sood, MD, is a pulmonary disease physician at the UNM Sleep Disorders Center and a tenured Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He also serves as Assistant Dean of Mentoring and Faculty Retention within the UNM Health Sciences Center Office of Faculty Affairs and Career Development. Dr. Sood completed postdoctoral fellowship training in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Occupational & Environmental Medicine at Yale University and earned a Master of Public Health from Yale. He received his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). Dr. Sood is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, and Critical Care Medicine, and also holds board certification in Occupational Medicine. His clinical and academic work centers on respiratory conditions at the intersection of pulmonary and occupational health, including the evaluation and management of occupational lung disease. He holds an endowed chair focused on mining-related lung diseases and is recognized for service efforts that support miners and rural communities in New Mexico. His research examines non-smoking host risk factors for obstructive lung diseases, with particular attention to inhalational dust exposure and other environmental and workplace contributors to respiratory illness.

John M. Allen, MD, is a physician in graduate medical education and training, practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a participant in an organized health care education and training program, Dr. Allen is focused on building broad clinical expertise through supervised, hands-on patient care while advancing skills in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning. He collaborates closely with attending physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to support safe, coordinated care across a variety of clinical settings. Dr. Allen emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful clinical reasoning, and patient-centered decision-making, with attention to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. He is committed to professionalism, quality, and learning that translates into better outcomes for the patients and communities he serves. Dr. Allen holds an M.D. credential and maintains active medical licensure in New Mexico and Colorado.

Dr. Richard Miller is an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery physician who provides specialized evaluation and surgical care for a wide range of conditions affecting the foot and ankle. He is associated with UNM Medical Group within the UNM Health System in Albuquerque and is affiliated with University of New Mexico Hospitals, where he supports patient care within a collaborative, academic medical environment. Dr. Miller earned his medical degree from UCLA and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His clinical work focuses on helping patients restore mobility, relieve pain, and return to activity through individualized treatment plans that may include both nonsurgical options and operative reconstruction when appropriate. He is experienced in addressing complex foot and ankle problems and emphasizes careful diagnosis, patient education, and shared decision-making. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Miller has contributed to orthopaedics-related scholarly work, including peer-reviewed research involving imaging and anatomic identification relevant to foot and ankle care. He brings this evidence-informed perspective to everyday practice, aiming to deliver thoughtful, high-quality outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal conditions of the lower extremity.

Dr. Daniel Wascher, MD, is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon on the faculty of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation. He provides comprehensive care for athletes and active individuals, with an emphasis on sports-related injuries of the knee and shoulder. His clinical expertise includes advanced treatment of knee and shoulder conditions, including both sports injury care and joint replacement procedures such as total knee and total shoulder arthroplasty. Dr. Wascher earned his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed an internship with training in internal medicine and general surgery at Loyola University in Chicago, followed by orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Rochester. He then pursued fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine at UCLA. At UNM, Dr. Wascher serves as Director of the Sports Medicine Division fellowship and is a team physician for UNM varsity athletic teams. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and ISAKOS. He also serves on the editorial boards of The American Journal of Sports Medicine and The Journal of Knee Surgery and participates in American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons exam-related activities.