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Monica Myklebust grew up beneath white pine in a little town in Minnesota named for the magical light of the northern sky, Aurora. Surrounded by a safe community and a loving family, she developed a passion for learning. After college she moved to San Francisco to pursue adventure and Genetics research at the University of California. There she became enamored with diversity and learned about how people’s stories shape their lives. Stories of the Cultural Revolution brought her to live and teach in China. Her friends there taught her the value of democracy and of opportunities that exist only in a free society. She returned home to study medicine at the University of Minnesota and became a Family Doctor at Mayo. When delight turned toward cynicism, she moved to Tucson for renewal. Two years of immersion in a new way of practicing medicine and personal transformation resulted from her fellowship at the Program in Integrative Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil. In Ann Arbor, she was instrumental in creating the integrative medicine clinical services at the University of Michigan which include a “Comfort” TV channel for hospitalized patients, an integrative medicine clinic, and the Healing Foods Pyramid. After acting as medical director at the University of Maryland Complementary and Alternative Medicine Center, she left academia, changing gears and coasts. Dr. Monica now lives happily among pines in Oregon where she directs a medical group in Portland.
Dr. Monica's curriculum vitaeCURRICULUM VITAE Monica Myklebust, M.D. Medical Director Providence Medical Group 18040 SW Lower Education 1/2001 - 12/2002 Integrative Medicine Residential Fellowship, 7/1993 - 6/1996 Family Medicine Residency, 8/1989 - 6/1993 M.D., 9/1987 - 5/1989 Graduate Student, Master’s Degree Program, Department of Biology, 9/1977 - 6/1982 B.A. Biology, Academic and Professional Appointments 3/2007 – 2/2008 Assistant Professor, Medical Director, Integrative Family Physician 3/2003 – 12/2006 Director, University of 3/2003 – 12/2006 Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Consultant Physician 3/2003 – 12/2006 Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine, University of 7/2004 – 12/2006 Director, 7/1996 - 12/2000 Family Physician, North Memorial Health Care, (included clinic, hospital and nursing home responsibilities) additional Professional Experience 8/1986 - 7/1987 English as a second language teacher to physicians, 8/1983 - 8/1986 Cytogenetics technologist and research assistant, Departments of Reproductive Genetics and Pediatrics, 4/1982 - 8/1983 Cytogenetic technologist, Mayo Clinic, Certification and Licensure Certification 1994 Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners 1996 Diplomat, American Board of Family Practice (Recertified 2003) 1997 Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Recertified 2000, and 2005) Licensure Current Previous Honors and Awards 2004 1996 “Resident of the Year,” 1993 “Medical Student of the Year,” Membership in Professional Societies 2003 - 2008 Consortium of Academic Health Centers in Integrative Medicine 1993 - present 1999 - 2000 Hennepin County Medical Society board representing North Memorial Health Care Committees 2005 - 2006 University of Steering Committee, Chair 2005 2005 - 2006 UMIM-CS Energy Medicine Collaborative, Co-Chair 2004 - 2005 UMIM-CS Massage Collaborative, Chair 2003 - 2005 Consortium of Academic Health Centers in Integrative Medicine, 2005 - 2006 Michigan Food Council, Task Force on Improving Access to Fresh & Healthy Foods 2005 - 2006 Agrarian Adventure, public school initiative to bring healthy food to curriculum 1999 - 2000 Safe Journey, Chair, community program for prevention and treatment of domestic violence, North Memorial Health Care 1998 - 2000 Committee to institute electronic medical records at North Memorial Health Care 1998 - 2000 Leadership Development Advisory Committee – North Memorial Health Care 1993 - 2000 Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians: Student Director, Resident Director, Resident of the Year, “Stress in Residency” project, served on Academic Affairs, Internal Affairs, External Affairs, and CME committees Projects 2005 - 2006 Integrative Medicine Services Inventory with Office of Clinical Affairs, University of 2004 - 2006 Development of Referral Practitioner Community Resources 2004 - 2006 Comfort Channel on Closed Circuit Television for patients, families and staff within the 2003 - 2006 Co-Creator Healing Foods Pyramid - www.med.umich.edu/umim/clinical/pyramid Program Development 2004 - 2006 Integrative Medicine Fellowship at Medicine Residency 2003 - 2006 University of Teaching Activities 2004-2006 Mind-Body Medicine: Theory and Practice 2005 Alternative Approaches: Anxiety and Depression 2005 Nutrition Unit on the Healing Foods Pyramid 2005 Coping Skills: Accessing Emotions through Creative Play 2005 Integrative Approaches to Pain 2004 - 2006 Faculty advisor, preceptor, and supervisor for Family Medicine residents 2004 - 2005 Group facilitator - Introduction to the Patient 2004 Integrative Approaches to Nursing 2003 - 2006 Life Balance/Stress Reduction Invited Presentations
Workshops “Becoming Active in Your Own Health,” coordinator and presenter, October 2004. “Balancing Your Moods,” Integrative Medicine Workshop - coordinator and presenter, January 2005. “Women in Transition,” coordinator and presenter, October 2005. Health Fairs and Community Events “MFit Outdoor Energy Expo,” April 2005. Whole Foods, African American Festival, in cooperation with Ann Arbor Art Fair, in cooperation with the Women’s UMHS employees at Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room, “Body Gratitude,” November 2005 Ypsilanti District Library, in cooperation with the Women’s Ypsilanti District Library, in cooperation with the Women’s Washtenaw County Service Center Complex, in cooperation with the Women’s Selected Publications Manuscripts 1. Myklebust M. The healing foods pyramid: an integrative nutrition tool. Explore: The journal of health and healing. Jul-Aug 2005, Vol. 2, No. 4: 352-6. 2. Myklebust M, Colson J, Kaufman J, Winsauer J, Zhang YQ, Harris RE. Policy for Therapeutic Acupuncture in an 3. Myklebust M, Iler J. Policy for Therapeutic Massage in an 4. Myklebust M, Pradhan EK, Gorenflo D. An Integrative Medicine Patient Care Model and Evaluation of Its Outcomes: The National and Local Press Co-creator of Healing Foods Pyramid reacts to new USDA pyramid Ap 2005 Rueter, A. ‘Healing foods’ shape this pyramid. U-M diet experts assemble online guide to healthy eating. The Chomin, MacLeod, M.K. Food For Thought. U-M’s food pyramid takes steps toward preventing disease. Chargot, P. This Pyramid Builds Healthy Eating. Carter, D. Vegetarian 101. Get schooled on a plant-based diet. The Courier-Journal. May 2005. Chargot, P. Try Healing Foods Pyramid. The Sun Herald. June 2005. Dr. Weil’s Self Healing Newsletter. Healing Foods Pyramid. Aug 2005. Dr. Weil’s Self Healing Newsletter. Tree Energy mind-body therapy. Nov 2005. Professional Development Leadership 2004 Association of American Medical Colleges Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, 2000 · Change – Transition Management · Business Strategy and Role of Leadership · Phase II – Building on Teams and Individual Differences · Communication · Change and Conflict Management · Work – Life Balance · Balance Priority Management 1999 · Marketing for the Health Care Executive · The Importance of Leadership as a Competitive Advantage · Communication across Styles and Creating Breakthrough Teams · A Practical Guide for Truth Seekers 1998 Leadership development, Medknowlogy, · Leadership and Preparing for Change · Social Transformation of Health Care · Conflict Resolution · Negotiation Skills · Health Care Economics International Healthcare Experiences 2004 Participated in Native Healing practices in rural Ecuador Andean highlands 2002 Participated in Native Healing practices in urban 2000 Accompanied local physicians on clinic and hospital visits in rural 1999 Practiced with native physicians and epidemiologist in urban and rural 1996 Accompanied local health care workers caring for people with AIDS and heroin addiction in clinics, homes, hospitals, hospice and prison in 1989 Observed in local clinics, hospitals and surgical suites, 1986 - 1987 Taught English to physicians, Personal Interests Perennial flower gardening Healthful cooking Life stories Travel - Turkey, Ghana, Denmark, Scotland, Ireland, China, England, Poland, Singapore, Austria, Bali, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Kenya, Australia, France, Ecuador, Spain |
