VIJAY RAJ, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Highly motivated and bilingual physician with over 30 years of progressive and diverse experience in primary care, public health, preventative medicine, and medical cannabis evaluations and certifications in the state of Florida. Over 2 years of experience evaluating, certifying, and recommending medical cannabis in accordance with FL state regulations. Diverse clinical experience in military medicine, including family medicine clinics, troop medical clinics, occupational medicine clinics, warrior transition units, military entrance processing station, integrated disability evaluation system, and the US Navy medical waiver authority. Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including patience, flexibility, diplomacy, active listening, and respect for colleagues. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with effective task prioritization in demanding environments. Collaborative and independent work style. Knowledge and familiarity with international public health issues in developing countries, including experience as a Quarantine Medical Officer at Hong Kong International airport and Harbor during the Ebola Screening program. Able to perform in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments, and physically challenging conditions with limited resources. Dedicated to providing cost-effective solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Diplomate of American Board of Disability Analysts, 2004
• Diplomate of American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, 1990
• Diplomate of American Academy of Pain Management, 1990
• Federation of Licensing Examination (FLEX), Virginia, 1982
• Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, 1981
• CPR/AED - American Heart Association, 04/2018
• Florida Medical Association Physician Medical Marijuana Course, 09/29/17
• Florida Notary Public, 05/2020

• Recognition Award: Twenty years of service in the Government of the United States., 2009
• Army Commendation Medal, 1991
• National Defense Service Medal, 1991

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• American Board of Quality Assurance and UR Physicians
• American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association