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Professional Education

             Residency - Internal Medicine                                    1986-1988
                        Mt. Sinai Medical Center
                        Miami Beach, Florida

             Internship - Internal Medicine                                     1985-1986
                        Mt. Sinai Medical Center
                        Miami Beach, Florida

             Medical School                                                              1981-1985
                        University of Miami School of Medicine
                        Doctor of Medicine
                        Miami, FL

             Undergraduate                                                               1977-1980
                        University of Florida
                        Bachelor of Science Cum Laude
                        Microbiology
                        Gainesville, FL

 Board Certifications
            
            Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine      1989 - Present
            
           
Diplomate National Board of Medical Examiners           
                        Part I                                                                    1983
                        Part II                                                                   1985
                        Part III                                                                  1986
 
            Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist        1997 - Present
            National Strength and Conditioning Association
            Lincoln, Nebraska

            Certified Personal Trainer                                             1996 - Present
            National Strength and Conditioning Association
            Lincoln, Nebraska

            Certified Personal Training Specialist                        1996 - Present
            Fitness Institute International
            Lighthouse Point, Florida

Medical License
             State of Florida                                                              1987
                        ME 51370
 
Professional Practice
            SW Florida Medical Center                                            Feb 2009 – Present
                for Age Management, Wellness & Rejuvenation
                       Private Practice – Internal Medicine
                       Punta Gorda, FL
            National Medical Affiliates/IPC                                     May 2008 – Feb 2009
                      Hospitalist
                      Punta Gorda, FL
            Home MD Associates, LLC                                           May 2005 – May 2008
                      Private Practice - Internal Medicine
                      Medical Director
                      Weston, FL
            Robert Watine, M.D.                                                       Oct 2002 – Jul 2005
                      Private Practice - Internal Medicine
                      Medical Consulting
                      Fort Lauderdale, FL
            Robert Watine Medical Associates, LLC                    May 1989 – Oct 2002
                      Private Practice - Internal Medicine
                      General Preventive Medicine
                      Weston, Florida
             Memorial Hospital                                                           Sep 1987- Jul 1989
                      Emergency Room - Attending Physician
                      Hollywood, Florida
 
Hospital Affiliations - Department of Internal Medicine 
            Charlotte Regional Medical Center                                May 2008 – Present
                       Punta Gorda, FL
            Peace River Hospital                                                         May 2008 – Present
                       Port Charlotte, FL
            Fawcett Memorial Hospital                                               Feb 2009 – Present
                       Port Charlotte, FL
            Lehigh Hospital                                                                  May 2008 – Present
                       Lehigh Acres, FL
            Plantation General Hospital                                              1989 - 2002
                       Plantation, Florida
           Westside Regional Medical Center                                  1989 - 2002
                       Plantation, Florida
            Memorial Hospital West                                                   1998 - 2002
                       Pembroke Pines, Florida
            Cleveland Clinic of Weston                                             Aug 2001 - 2002
                      Weston, FL

 
Honors/Awards
 Biltmore 2009 Honors Edition of Who’s Who                        2009
            Among Executives & Professionals
 Physician Recognition Award                                                  2000-2003
                        American Medical Association
 Physician Recognition Award                                                  1995-1998
                        American Medical Association
 Who’s Who Among Outstanding Americans                       1995
  Physician Recognition Award                                                 1991-1994
                        American Medical Association
 Who’s Who in Health Sciences                                               1990

 Professional Committees
 Physician’s Advisory Board, State of Florida                       June 2001
            Honorary Chairman
            National Republican Congressional Committee
            Washington, DC
 Physician’s Advisory Board                                                    July 2000
            National Republican Congressional Committee
            Congressman Tom Davis, Chairman
            Washington, DC
Florida Board of Strength & Conditioning Experts               May 1997
National Strength and Conditioning Association
            Tampa, Florida
 Medical Advisory Committee                                                 1996 - Present
            National Strength and Conditioning Association
            Lincoln, Nebraska
 Exam Development Committee, Medical Advisor                1996 - Present
                        Certified Personal Trainer Exam
            National Strength and Conditioning Association
            Lincoln, Nebraska
 Patient Care Evaluation Committee                                         1989-1990
            Plantation General Hospital
            Plantation, Florida
 Patient Care Evaluation Subcommittee                                   1989-1990
            Plantation General Hospital
            Plantation, Florida

 National Speakers Bureau
 Prescriber’s Letter                                                                       Apr 1999 – 2002
            Published by the Therapeutic Research Center
            Jeff Jellin, Pharm.D., editor
            Stockton, California
 Roche Pharmaceuticals                                                              1999 – 2002
             NSCA National Speakers Bureau                                 1998 - 2002
 Astra Pharmaceuticals                                                               1998 – 2002
 Searle Pharmaceuticals                                                              1998 – 2002
 Merck Pharmaceuticals                                                             1996 – 2002
            Journal/Newsletter Reviewer

 Continuing Professional Education
 Age Management Medicine                                                    Jan 2007
            Las Vegas, Nevada
 MKSAP XIII                                                                              Nov 2004
            American College of Physicians
MKSAP XII                                                                                Oct 2001
            American College of Physicians
 MKSAP XI                                                                                June 1999
            American College of Physicians
 PriMed Conference                                                                 Mar 1999
            Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 NSCA National Conference                                                   June 1998
            Nashville, Tennessee
 PriMed Conference                                                                 Feb 1998
            Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 NSCA National Conference                                                   June 1997
            Las Vegas, Nevada
Mayo Internal Medicine Board Review                               April 1997
            Mayo Foundation for Medical Education
            and Research
            Rochester, Minnesota
 NSCA Certification Commission                                          1996
            Review Course
            Lincoln, Nebraska
 The Fitness Institute International                                      1996
            Continuing Education - Review
            Lighthouse Point, Florida
Dame Practice Group                                                               1995
            Risk Management, HIV and Blood Borne Pathogens
            Boca Raton, Florida
 MKSAP X                                                                                1995
            American College of Physicians
 Stanford University School of Medicine                            1994
            Office of Postgraduate Medical Education
            Self-Study Self Assessment Program
 Tufts University School of Medicine                                 1994
            “Insomnia: A Partnership for Education”
 Emory University School of Medicine                               1994
            Internal Medicine: A Board Review, 5th Edition
 Michigan State University,                                                  1993-1994
           College of Human Medicine
            FP*IM DATABASE Self-Study Continuing
                        Medical Education Program
 Emory University School of Medicine                               1993
            Internal Medicine Review Course
 Emory University School of Medicine                               1991
            Internal Medicine Review
 Harvard Medical School                                                       1991
            Intensive Review of Internal Medicine III
 Medical Education Resources, Inc.                                     1990
            Seminar, “Diagnosis and Management of
                        Respiratory Diseases”
            Naples, Florida
 CNA Insurance Company                                                     1990
            Seminar, Risk Management
            West Palm Beach, Florida
 The Retreat Hospital                                                              1990
            “Many Lives, Many Masters”
            Lecturer; Brian Weiss, MD
            Sunrise, Florida
 Yale School of Medicine                                                       1990
            The Medical Letter #21
 Emory University School of Medicine                                1989
            Internal Medicine: A Board Review
 Humana Pembroke Hospital                                                 1989
            Seminar, Risk Management
            Pembroke Pines, Florida
 The University of Texas                                                       1989
            Health Science Center at Houston
            Board Review of Internal Medicine
 MKSAP VIII                                                                           1989
            American College of Physicians
 
Professional Education Positions
 Nova Southeastern Medical School                                 2004 – 2006
            Associate Professorship
            Ft. Lauderdale, FL
 Humana Pembroke Hospital                                                1989-1990
            Teaching Rounds
            House Staff Lecture Series
            Pembroke Pines, Florida
 Universal Medical Center                                                    1989-1990
            Teaching Rounds
            House Staff Lecture Series
            Sunrise, Florida
 Mount Sinai Medical Center                                                1985-1988
            House Staff Lecture Series
            Miami Beach, Florida

 Lectures Given
 “Training Special Populations – Diabetes”                       Jul 2005
            NSCA National Conference
            Las Vegas, NV
 “Anthrax”                                                                               Oct 2001
            NBC Channel 6
            Pembroke Pines, FL
 “Xenical, the New Fat Loss Drug”                                     May 1999
            Professional Lecture
            Roche Pharmaceuticals
            Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 “Early A.M. MI’s, are They Preventable”                         Feb 1999
            Professional Lecture
            Searle Pharmaceuticals
            Davie, Florida
 “ARB’s in the Treatment of Hypertension                       Nov 1998
            Professional Lecture    
            Astra Pharmaceuticals
            Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 “Early A.M. MI, are They Preventable?”                          June 1998
            Professional Lecture
            Searle Pharmaceuticals
            Davie, Florida
NSCA National Conference                                                 June 1997
            Essentials Symposium
            “Training Special Populations”
            Tropicana Hotel
            Las Vegas, Nevada
 Radio Talk Show - Mind and Muscle Hour                     Feb 1997
            Phil Kaplan Host - 980 AM
            “Creatine Monohydrate”
 The Fitness Institute International                                   Sep 1996
            Certified Personal Training Specialist
                        Speaker - Awards Ceremony
            Embassy Suites
            Boca Raton, Florida
 “Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia”                             1996 – 1997
            Professional Lecture Series
            Merck Pharmaceuticals
            Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
 Lecture - “Weight Management Through                       Jun 1996
                        Proper Exercise and Nutrition”
            Bonaventure Hotel
            Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 Lecture - “Anabolic Steroids”                                           May 1991
            Cooper City High School - Athletic Department
            Cooper City, Florida
  Radio Talk Show - WFTL                                                  Jan 1991
            “Cholesterol”
            Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 Lecture - “Lyme Disease”                                                  Dec 1990
            Community Center
            Sunrise, Florida
 Tuberculosis Screening                                                     Nov 1990
            Weston Athletic Club
            Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 Lecture - “Anabolic Steroids”                                          Oct 1990
            Western High School - Athletic Department
            Sunrise, Florida
 Health Fair                                                                           Jun 1990
            Weston Athletic Club
            Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 Cholesterol Screening                                                       May 1990
            Bonaventure Town Center                               
            Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 Lecture - “Facts and Myths of Cholesterol                    Feb 1990
            Pembroke Pines Senior Citizens Center
            Pembroke Pines, Florida
 Lecture - “Facts and Myths of Cholesterol”                   Feb 1990
            Gloria Day Lutheran Church
            Davie, Florida
  Lecture - “Cholesterol and General Health”                   Jan 1990
            Another Generation Preschool
            Parent - Teacher Association
            Sunrise, Florida
 Lecture - “Healthy Steps into the New Year”                 Jan 1990
            Humana Bennett Hospital
            Plantation, Florida
 Blood Pressure Screening                                                 Dec 1989
            Bonaventure Hotel and Spa
            Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 Lecture - “Blood Pressure and Cholesterol”                  Aug 1989
            Humana Pembroke Hospital
            Pembroke Pines, Florida
 Radio Talk Show - WNWS                                               Aug 1989
            “Lyme Disease”
            Miami/Fort Lauderdale, Florida
 
Publications
 NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training                        Feb 2004
            Earle, R. & Baechle, T.; editors
            Chapter 20 – Clients with Cardiovascular and
                        Respiratory Conditions, pp 519 - 532
 “Medical Tid-Bits for the Bodybuilder”                         Nov 2000
            IRONMAN Magazine
 “Manipulating Your Metabolism”                                   Oct 2000
            IRONMAN Magazine
 “FENPHEN, What Then, Then?”                                    June 1998
            Journal of Strength and Conditioning
           National Strength and Conditioning Association
 Florida Fitness Forum                                                      March 1998 – 2001
          Medical Column, Monthly
 International Newsletter
         “Starvation Diets Revisited”                                   August 1997
          Journal of Strength and Conditioning
          National Strength and Conditioning Association
 Weston Gazette                                                                 May 1997 – Dec 1999
         Health and Fitness Editor
         Monthly Column
         Community Newspaper
 Press Release - National Strength and                           Dec 1996
         Conditioning Association
            “NSCA Personal Trainer Survey Shows Strength
                        Training Best foundation For Exercise Programs”
            Lincoln, Nebraska
 “Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Part II”                             Oct 1996
            For Your Health and Wealth
            Pembroke Pines/Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Florida
  “Why Can’t I Lose Weight? Part I”                              Sep 1996
            For Your Health and Wealth    
            Pembroke Pines/Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Florida
 “What’s the Skinny on the New Diet Pills?”                 Aug 1996
            For Your Health and Wealth
            Pembroke Pines/Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Florida
 “Fat is a Four Letter Word”                                              Jul 1996
            For Your Health and Wealth
            Pembroke Pines/Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Florida
 “Are You Fat?”                                                                  Jun 1996
            For Your Health and Wealth
            Pembroke Pines/Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Florida
 “The New Diet Pills”                                                        May 1996
            For Your Health and Wealth
            Pembroke Pines/Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Florida
 “A Healthy Lifestyle”                                                      Apr 1996
            For Your Health and Wealth
            Pembroke Pines/Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Florida
 News Release - St. Louis Encephalitis                          Nov 1990
            Miami/Fort Lauderdale
 
Professional Memberships and Societies (Active thru Present)
 Charlotte County Medical Society                                 2009
            Member
 National Strength and Conditioning Association       1996
            Member
 American College of Sports Medicine                           1996
            Member
 American Society of Internal Medicine                         1992
            Member
 American Board of Internal Medicine                            1989
            Diplomate
 American College of Physicians                                     1989
            Member
 Florida Medical Association                                           1988
            Member
 Broward County Medical Association                          1988
            Member
 American Association of Diabetes Educators              1987
            Member
 American College of Physicians                                     1987
            Associate Member
 American Medical Association                                      1987
            Member
 National Board of Medical Examiners                            1986
            Diplomate
 
Research
             Clinical Studies as Primary/Sub-Investigator   1997 – 2002
                       
                        Asthma Trial – Evaluating the Effect of Long-term,
                                    Long-acting, Inhaled Bronchodilator
                         Hypercholesterolemia Trial – Utility of HMGCoA
                                    Reductase Inhibitor Therapy
                         Hypercholesterolemia Trial – Combination Drug
                                    Therapy
                         Diabetes Study – Oral Agent in Type II Diabetes
                         Diabetes Study – Combination Therapy with Sulfonylureas
                         Hypertension Trial – ARB Treatment in Newly
                                    Diagnosed Patients
                         Hypertension Study – Combination Therapy with
                                    Concomitant Calcium Channel Blocker Use 
           
              
“The Investigation of Coxsackie B4                      1979-1980
                        as an Etiologic Agent in the Development
                        of Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus”
                                    Kenneth Rand, MD
                                    University of Florida

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