Biographical summary
Dr. Thomas graduated from West Virginia University in 2007 with a degree in Forensic Chemistry then attended medical school at West Virginia University, graduating in 2012. He then completed a Transitional Year internship before serving as a United States Air Force Flight Surgeon for several years as part of a Health Professions Scholarship recipient. After completion of active duty service, Dr. Thomas completed an Emergency Medicine residency at West Virginia University where he served as Chief Resident followed by Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at University of Arizona, graduating in June of 2022. He came on full time at Mayo clinic in July of 2022 with dual appointment in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery where he splits time in Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Sports, serving as a team physician for Arizona State University.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2022
Fellowship - Primary Care Sports MedicineUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine
- 2021
Chief Resident - Emergency MedicineWest Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2021
Residency - Emergency MedicineWest Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2020
Assistant Chief Resident - Emergency MedicineWest Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2014
Residency - Transitional YearWest Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2012
MDWest Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2008
Certificate - Medical ScienceDrexel University
- 2007
BS - Forensic and Investigative Science with emphasis on ChemistryWest Virginia University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2022
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2020
Chief ResidentEmergency Medicine Residency, West Virginia University
- 2020
Senior Resident "Team Player" AwardEmergency Medicine Residency, West Virginia University
- 2019
Assistant Chief ResidentEmergency Medicine Residency, West Virginia University
- 2018
Air Force Achievement MedalUnited States Air Force
- 2018
Joint Services Commendation Medal x2United States Air Force
- 2018
Global War on Terrorism MedalUnited States Air Force
- 2018
Inherent Resolve Campaign MedalUnited States Air Force
- 2018
Afghanistan Campaign MedalUnited States Air Force
- 2018
Air MedalUnited States Air Force
- 2018
Aerial Achievement MedalUnited States Air Force
- 2014
Flight Surgeon Recognition as GraduateAerospace Medicine Primary Course, Wright Patterson AFB, United States Air Force
- 2008
Graduated from Commissioned Office Training with HonorsUnited States Air Force
- 2007
Cum laudeWest Virginia University
- 2007
MemberPhi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honorary Tau Chapter, West Virginia University
- 2007
MemberNational Society of Collegiate Scholars
- 2007
Certificate of Achievement for Academic ExcellenceEberly College of Arts and Sciences, West Virginia University
- 2007
Forensic Science Outstanding ChemistWest Virginia University
- 2006
Certificate of Achievement for Academic ExcellenceEberly College of Arts and Sciences, West Virginia University
- 2003
VFW ScholarshipVeterans of Foreign Wars
- 2003
Dean's List of Outstanding ScholarsWest Virginia University
- 2003
Blue and Gold ScholarshipWest Virginia University
- 2003
ScholarshipJeffersonton Ruritan Club
- 2003
Employee ScholarshipFood Lion
- 2003
Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America
Professional memberships
- 2024
Sideline Emergency Physician/Rapid Airway SpecialistMen's Basketball Final Four, NCAA
- 2023
Medical LiaisonGuaranteed Rate Bowl, NCAA
- 2023
Medical LiaisonColangelo Classic Hall of Fame Basketball Showcase, NCAA
- 2023
Site Medical ProviderSection 7 High School Tournament, Arizona Basketball Coaches Association
- 2023
PhysicianSideline Team Emergency Physician (STEP), VRBO Fiesta Bowl, NCAA
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
- 2023 - present
Head Team PhysicianPhoenix Rising Football Club
- 2019 - 2022
Resident MemberEmergency Medicine Residents' Association (EMRA)
- 2019
Resident MemberConsensus Conference Subcommittee on Wellness, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- 2019 - present
MemberWellness Committee, American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- 2013 - 2014
RepresentativeTransitional Year Education Committee, West Virginia University School of Medicine
- 2008 - 2012
Community ServiceWest Virginia University School of Medicine
Publications