Wendy A. Ward

Curriculum Vitae

Wendy A. Ward, MD

514 TILDEN AVENUE, TEANECK, NEW JERSEY 07666

201-927-8048 – wendyward@mpowerproductions.com

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SUMMARY
Dedicated Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Healer, Educator, Inspirational Speaker, Author and Life Transformation Specialist with certifications in Acupuncture, Reflexology and Regression Therapy; an extensive history of providing quality compassionate and patient-centered care in the hospital , surgical centers and office based medical facilities; Solidly credentialed and diversely experienced with a comprehensive background in ‘Pediatric, Obstetrical, Ambulatory and Office Based’ Anesthesia , Holistic Medicine including Holistic ‘Pain and Weight’ Management, Life Coaching, ‘Stress Management and Success’ Training and Inspirational Multimedia Life Fitness Empowerment Education.

EDUCATION

• Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY, Regression Therapy Certification Course, 2009
• American College of Acupuncture / Chengdu Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Acupuncture Certification Course, 2001
• Bergen Community College, Reflexology Certification Course, 2000 – 2001
• Mount Sinai Hospital, Residency: Anesthesiology, 1990 – 1993
• Cabrini Medical Center, Internship: Internal Medicine, 1989 – 1990
• Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Medical Doctor Degree, 1985 – 1989
• Harvard University, Harvard Health Professions Program, Honors in Immunology, 1983
• University of Massachusetts @ Amherst, Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, 1980 – 1984

 

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Pain Management, Palliative Care and Addiction Certification, 2017, 2019
• Long Term Care Certification, 2015, 2019
• Cultural Care Certification, 2009
• Regression Therapy Certification, 2009
• Acupuncture Certification, New York/ New Jersey, 2001
• Reflexology Certification New York / New Jersey, 2001
• Board Certification: Anesthesiology 1994
• Child Abuse Certification, New York, 1990
• Infection Control Certification, New York State Departments of Health & Education, 1990
• Medical Doctor, New York / New Jersey 1989
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support & Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, 1989

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Be Free, Break Free, Soar – Women’s Empowerment Conference Keynote Speaker, 2018
• MPower Productions Compassionate Care in ‘Medicine, Education & Associated Professions’ Initiative, Creator and Instructor, 2016
• MEDGAR EVERS COLLEGE, Math Masters Program, Closing Ceremony Keynote Speaker, 2014
• Circles of Color Community Organization Entrepreneurial Summer Enrichment Prog. Instructor,2014
• CPR (Continuous Positive Reinforcement) for Empowerment (CPR4E) Multimedia Platform, Founder, 2010
• Life Transformation Specialist; Creator of MPower Science of Success – Life Fitness Program: ‘Stress Management and Success’ Training, 2009
• MPower Productions Corp. (MPC)/Teaching People To Fish Corp. (TPTF), CEO and Founder, 2007
• Advanced Gastroenterology of Bergen County, Director Of Anesthesiology, 2005 – 2016
• Wendy A. Ward, MD, LLC, CEO, Holistic Pain Management & Weight Management, 2001
• VH1 Hip Hop Honors Celebrity Basketball Game, Director of Medical Team, Brooklyn, NY 2006
• Life Transformation Specialist / Life Coaching, 1997
• Judah Schorr, MD, PC, Office Based Anesthesia Group, 1997 – 2005
• Mount Sinai Hospital/Elmhurst Hospital, Board Certified Anesthesiologist, Clinical Assistant Professor,
  1993-1997
• Inspirational / Keynote Speaker, 1995
• New York University Dental Library, Secretary, 1985
• LaGuardia Medical Group, Medical Assistant, 1984-85
• Lenox Hill Hospital, Blood Bank Assistant, 1984-85

 

HONORS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors, Quilly Award Winner, 2019
• The National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers, Expy Award Winner, 2019
• Best Selling Author Status – Book: “The Success Formula”, 2019
• Hollywood Live with Jack Canfield, TV Appearance, 2019
• Celebrity Press Editor’s Choice Award, “The Success Formula”, 2019
• Book – “The Success Formula” by Wendy A. Ward, MD, Jack Canfield, Misc. Experts, 2019
• The National Association of Experts, Writers & Speakers Member, 2018
• African American Legends with Legendary Tuskegee Airman Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, TV Appearance, 2012
• New Jersey Society of Anesthesiologists, 2011
• Circles of Color Business Network International, LLC, Englewood, NJ , 2008 – 2012
• Advanced Gastroenterology of Bergen County, PA, Director of Anesthesiology, 2005-2016
• American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP), 2003
• Publication – “The Paravertebral Nerve Root Block for Inguinal Herniorrhaphy – A Comparison with the Field Block Approach: Journal of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 23(5):451-456,1998
• Elmhurst Hospital, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Director of Library Committee, 1995-1997
• Mount Sinai/Elmhurst Hospital, Clinical Research in Regional Anesthesia, 1994-1997
• Elmhurst Hospital, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Director of Equipment, 1994-1995
• Mount Sinai School of Medicine Admissions Committee, 1993-1997
• Mount Sinai Hospital / Elmhurst Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor, 1993-1997
• New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA), 1990 – 2011
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), 1990
• Society of Singers, 2008 – 2010
• Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI), 1997
• National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS), 1997
• United States Patent Holder, Multi-Level Anchoring Shelving Device, 1991

 

CREATIVE ARTS

• OWENS BROTHERS BAND, Singer / Songwriter, 2016
• MPOWER PRODUCTIONS, Filmmaker
  -Writer and Producer for “THE MIRROR” (A Motivational Short Film), 2012
  -Writer, Director and Producer for the “I AM THE FUTURE” MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO – Englewood, NJ, 2008
• NEW VISION ENTERTAINMENT, Music Production School, Keynote Speaker, 2008
• HIP HOP YOUTH COUNCIL, Executive Assistant and Board Member, 2008
• MPOWER PRODUCTIONS CORPORATION – an Inspirational Multimedia ‘Educational and Empowerment’ Production Company, Founder and CEO, 2007
• TEACHING PEOPLE TO FISH CORPORATION – a non-profit organization; Provides ‘Educational and Empowerment’ opportunities for Youth & Women , Founder and CEO, 2007
• WUNDAWUMMIN PUBLISHING COMPANY , Founder, 1997
• QUEEN LATIFAH BENEFIT BASKETBALL GAMES, Half-Time Performance of Original Songs – NY, NY, 1995
• NIK NAK OPEN MIC, First Place, Performance of original songs-Queens, NY, 1995
• ESTEE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES featuring solo artist Estee, Songwriter- Brooklyn, NY , 1983
• SONGWRITER, 1980
• POET, 1972

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/SPORTS/OTHER

• Dwight Morrow High School , Englewood, NJ – Coalition for Empowerment & Support and DMHS Interact Club – Girl’s Empowerment Initiative, Life Transformation Specialist / Educator & Inspirational Speaker, 2016
• Englewood Rotary Club Member, District # 7490, 2014
• AyaMed, Inc., Medical Consultant, , 2014
• CHOW FOR NOW Weight Management Program, Medical Consultant, 2014 – 2017
• Volunteer, MOTT HAVEN PREVENTION PROGRAM, Health/Life Fitness Instruction, 2010 – 13
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Member Contributor, 2009
• Volunteer, AVID/COC Community Lecture Series, NJ Department of Education -Englewood, NJ, 2009
• TEACHING PEOPLE TO FISH CORPORATION – a non-profit organization; Provides ‘Educational and Empowerment’ opportunities for Youth & Women , Founder and CEO, 2007
• Volunteer, Director of Medical Team, Queen Latifah / Hoop Heads Basketball Tournament, 1995 -1998
• INVENTOR- US Patent Recipient (Multi-Level Anchoring Shelving Device), 1995
• Volunteer, INROADS/Fairfield-Westchester Counties, Inc., 1993 – 1994
• University of Massachusetts, Full Scholarship -Basketball, Incl. Team Captain, Team MVP, 1980-84
• Volunteer, New York City Department of Education, Mentor, Career Day Speaker, 1980
• EMPIRE STATE GAMES & BIG APPLE GAMES Basketball, Multi-year participant, NY City Region, 1978-82