Joshua Axman

Versatile and hardworking Physician with 6+ years of experience caring for diverse conditions and populations. Experienced in managing medical business operations and supervising staff while caring for patients. Thorough when assessing patients, determining diagnoses and building targeted treatment plans. Committed to leveraging knowledge of industry and technology to support diagnosis and treatment.

Chief Resident, Family Medicine Residency, 01/01/17- 05/01/18

• Nominated by fellow residents and confirmed by Family Medicine Program Director and Director of Medical Education of Palmetto General Hospital.
• Worked with Program Director in establishing/adjusting curriculum, coordinating resident rotation schedules, didactics, community outreach, applicant interviews. Assisted in preparing the application for and transition from AOA accreditation to ACGME accreditation. Act as a liaison between the residents and the program director and supporting institution.

Resident Representative, Florida Society of American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (FSACOFP), 05/01/17- 5/01/18

• Role included communicating with the FSACOFP on behalf of residents training in Florida.
• Aid in the promotion and advancement of standards of family practice in the field of Osteopathic Medicine.

Subject Matter Expert (Oct 2022- Current)

• Writer for AOA licensing exams including the AOBFP exam

Medical Volunteer New York Marathon      (November 2016)

• Responsible for providing medical care to participants with acute complaints during the marathon
• Registered in good standing as a medical volunteer for the New York Marathon in Manhattan

• Basic Life Support
• Osteopathic Medical License
• Family Medicine/OMT Board Certification
• Colorado Medical License
• Florida Medical License

• A Pain in the Butt: A rare complication of gluteal abscess, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Research and Poster Competition, 02/01/18, Abstract was submitted and accepted for poster presentation
• The Knee, Palmetto General Hospital, 03/01/17, Discussed the anatomy, pathology, and examination of the knee as well as management of common conditions affecting the area. Presented lecture to residents and faculty of the family residency program at Palmetto General Hospital as a part of the Musculoskeletal Medicine Series.
• Multidisciplinary Treatment of a Rare Neoplasm…You Get the GIST, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Research and Poster Competition, 02/01/17, Abstract was submitted and accepted for poster presentation. Presented a case of life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding from a rare GI stromal cell tumor. Presented to residents, students, fellows, and a panel of physician judges at a local convention.
• The Shoulder, Palmetto General Hospital, 01/01/17, Discussed the anatomy, pathology, and examination of the shoulder as well as management of conditions affecting the area. Presented lecture to residents and faculty of the family residency program at Palmetto General Hospital as a part of the Musculoskeletal Medicine Series.
• Update on Osteoporosis, Nova Southeastern University, 09/01/16, Presented the current diagnostic, treatment, and screening guidelines as it pertains to the topic of osteoporosis. Presented to an audience of Geriatric fellows, attending physicians, internal medicine residents, and medical students.
• Atrial Flutter, Palmetto General Hospital, 07/01/16, Presented on the topic of Atrial Flutter; diagnosis, electrophysiology, and management at the Cardiology Conference at Palmetto General Hospital. The topic was presented to an audience of Cardiology fellows, Interventional Cardiology Fellows, Internal Medicine residents and Cardiology Fellowship staff.
• Men’s Health, Palmetto General Hospital, 01/01/16, Led didactics at Palmetto General Hospital on the topic of Men’s Health. Spoke to an audience of 50+ individuals which included attending physicians, fellows, residents, and medical students.
• How a Flexible Differential Yielded an Elusive Diagnosis: Stiff Person Syndrome, American College of Rheumatology and Movement Disorder International Congress, 09/01/15, Abstract was submitted and accepted by American College of Rheumatology and Movement Disorder International Congress. Abstract was accepted and poster presented at AAPM&R National Conference in Boston, MA.

• Basic Life Support
• Osteopathic Medical License
• Family Medicine/OMT Board Certification
• Colorado Medical License
• Florida Medical License