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Curriculum VitaeFaren H. Williams, M.D., M.S.Office Address:U Mass Memorial, Dept. of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation119 Belmont St.Worcester, Ma. 01605-2982Education: June 1972 B.S., cum laude Albright CollegeDec. 1973 M.S., Nutrition University of MarylandJune 1983 M.D. Wright State UniversityDec. 1987 Masters of Rehabilitation Medicine University of WashingtonPostgraduate Training and Fellowship Appointments:July 1983- June 84 Internship, Internal Medicine, Christ Hospital,Cincinnati, OhioAug. 1984- July 87 Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,University of Washington, Seattle, WAFaculty Appointments:Feb. 1978- Sept. 79 Instructor in Nutrition, Department of Nutrition,School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University,Cleveland, OHSept. 1987- Aug. 90 Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,July 1991- July 98Univ. of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KYClinical Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of Washington, Seattle, WAJuly 1998- June 2005 Clinical Associate ProfessorDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of Washington, Seattle, WAApril 1999- Oct 2001 Clinical Associate Professor,Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PAJan. 2001- Oct 2001 Clinical Associate ProfessorJefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PAMar. 2002- June 2005 Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-PresentJuly 2006 – PresentAdjunct Clinical Associate Professor,Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PAClinical ProfessorUniversity of Massachusetts, Worcester, Ma.Hospital and Administrative Appointments:Jan. 1972-Dec. 73 Graduate Assistant, Nutrition, University of Maryland,College Park, MD

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 2Sept. 1972-May 74Summer 1973Jan. 1975-Feb. 78Feb. 1978-Sept. 79Jan. 1985- May 87Sept. 1987-Aug. 90Sept. 1987-Aug. 90Sept. 1987-Aug. 90Sept. 1987-Aug. 90July 1988-Aug. 90Jan. 1988-Aug. 90Jan. 1989-Aug. 90Jan 1990-Aug. 90Sept. 1990-Sept. 98Sept. 1990-Sept. 98Research Nutritionist, U.S. Department of AgricultureHuman Nutrition Institute, Beltsville, MDClinical Nutrition TraineeAffiliated Program for Child Development,Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.Public Health Nutritionist, Administration,W.I.C. Head Start Nutrition ConsultantAkron Health Department, Akron, OhioNeonatal Nutritionist/Coordinator,Department of Pediatrics,Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, Cleveland, OHHouse Staff Committee, University of Washington,Seattle, WAMedical Staff, Cardinal Hill Hospital, Lexington, KYMedical Staff, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KYMedical Staff, Veterans Administration Medical CenterLexington, Ky.Committee Member, University of Kentucky,Lexington, KY:Research CommitteeEducation Committee (Chair)House Staff CommitteeInternal Rehabilitation Medicine Review Committee,1988Internal Family Practice Review Committee (Chair),1989Geriatric Fellowship Advisory Committee,Sanders-Brown Center for AgingMedical ConsultantKentucky Commission for Handicapped Children,Lexington, KYCommittee Member, Cardinal Hill Hospital,Lexington, KY:Quality AssurancePharmacyPatient CareResearchAmputeeSecretary of Medical StaffExecutive and CredentialsAssociate of the Sanders-Brown Center for Aging,University of Kentucky, Lexington, KYMedical Staff, Shriner's Hospital, Lexington, KentuckyMedical Staff, Virginia Mason Medical Center,Seattle, WACo-Director, Neurophysiology Laboratory,Virginia Mason Clinic, Seattle, WA

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 3Sept. 1990-Sept. 98Jan. 1996- Sept. 98Jan. 1994- Dec. 97Jan. 1995-Sept. 98Jan. 1996-Sept. 98May 1997-Aug. 98Physician Member, Dysphagia Team,Virginia Mason Clinic, Seattle, WAPhysician Member,Task Force for Management of Geriatric Care,Virginia Mason Clinic, Seattle, WAPhysician Member,Managed Care Readiness Initiative Committee,Virginia Mason Clinic, Seattle, WAMedical Staff, Group Health Cooperative, Seattle, WAMedical Staff, Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, WAMedical Staff, Veteran's Administration Medical Center,Seattle, WAOct. 1998-Sept. 2001 Active Medical Staff, Albert Einstein Medical Center,Philadelphia, PAJan. 1999-Sept. 2001 Co-Director, Electrodiagnostic Laboratory, Moss Rehab.Oct. 1998-Sept. 2001 Director, Acute Consultative Service, PM&RMoss Rehabilitation Associates, Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2005 PM&R Attending/ Chief of SectionVeterans Administration Medical Center, Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2005 PM&R Residency Administrator,VAMC/University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2005 Medical Director, VAMC Inpatient Rehabilitation,Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2006 Director of Electrodiagnostic Medicine,VAMC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation SectionPhiladelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2006 Member, Medical Executive Committee, VAMC,Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2006 Chair, Durable Medical Equipment Committee, VAMC,Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2006 Chair, Home Improvement and Structural AlterationsCommittee, VAMC, Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2006 Active Medical Staff, VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001-June 2006 Active Medical Staff, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PAJan. 2002-PresentAlternate Member, Long Term Care and Assisted LivingAccreditation Program,Professional Technical Advisory Committee (PTCA),For JACHOJan. 2004-June 2006 National VA Strategic Planning Task Force for Recruitment andRetention of PhysiatristsJan. 2004-June 2006 National VA Task Force for Telemedicine in PM&RJune 2006- PresentChief PM&R Division/ University of MassachusettsHand Research Committee, University of MassachusettsTrauma Administrative Committee, U of MassachusettsInterviewer – U Mass medical school admissions committee

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 4June 2006- 2011Chief PMR – Fairlawn Rehabilitation HospitalExecutive Committee and Quality Assurance, Fairlawn HospitalSpecialty Certification:July 1984May 1988April1990Registered Dietitian (R.D.), since 1975R382641Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners,Certificate No. 278924American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,Certificate No.1430American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine,Certificate No. 2969Licensure:July 1987 Kentucky No. 25450 (Inactive)Aug. 1984 Washington No. MD00021930Sept. 1998 Pennsylvania No. MD066780-L (Inactive)July 1999 New Jersey No. MA 69324 (Inactive)March 2006 Massachusetts No. 227152Awards, Honors and Membership in Honorary Societies:1969 Omicron Nu1969 Outstanding Freshman Award, Berks County, PA1970 Pennsylvania Regional Council on Alcoholism,Public Speaking Award1971-72 Dean's Academic Award, Albright College1971-732009 Nominated and listed in Best DoctorsMemberships in Professional and Scientific Societies:National Societies:American Medical Association, Jan. 1987 - PresentDATTA (Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology Assessment),Panel-Expert consultant - ElectrodiagnosisAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationMedical Education Committee, Jan. 1994- Dec. 96Neurophysiology SIG (Calendar Year assignments)Chair of Program Committee for 1994 Neurophysiology CourseSecretary for 1996President-Elect 1998 & 2002President 1999 & 2003-6Study Guide CommitteeChair – EMG Study Guide 2005Invited Oral Board Examiner 2005, 2006, 2007

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 5PASSOR (Physiatric Association for Spine, Sports, & OccupationalRehabilitation)Bylaws Committee, Jan. 1996- Dec. 1996American Association of Electrodiagnostic Neuromucular Medicine (AANEM)Quality Assurance Committee, Sept.1990-Oct. 93Research Committee Oct.1993- Oct.96Economics of Practice Committee, Oct.1996-Oct. 98Professional Practice Committee, Oct.1998- Oct. 2002Chair, Subcommittee on Positions Statements, Jan. 2001-Dec.03Washington State Liaison to the AAEM Professional PracticeCommittee, Jan.1991-Sept.98Marketing Committee Oct. 2002- Oct. 2005Training Examination Committee Oct. 2007 - PresentLiaison to AAPM&R, Jan. 1999-PresentLiaison to Washington State, Jan. 1996-Sept. 98Oral Examiner for ABEM, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2000, 2002.2004, 2005, 2008Association of Academic Physiatrists, Jan. 1988-June 2005Residency Program Director’s Committee Chair, 1989 (calendar yr)Washington Legislative Liaison, Jan. 1996-Sept. 1998VA National Research and Education Committee, Jan. 2004-2006Local Societies:Washington State Medical Association, Medicaid Committee, Jan 94-Dec 97King County Medical Association, State of Washington, Jan 90-Dec 98Washington State Physical Medicine and Washington RehabilitationAssociation, Jan 1990 – Dec 1998State Meeting - Program Committee, 1993State Meeting - Program Committee, 1994State Meeting - Program Committee, Chair, 1995Executive Committee, Jan 1993 – Dec 1995National Scientific Committees:Local Scientific Committees:Editorial Positions: Editorial Board, Positive Waves (AANEM publication)Journal Reviewer: Journal of Clinical Rheumatology – 2003-2006Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation -

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 6Academic Committees at the University of Pennsylvania and Affiliated Hospitals:Oct. 2001- June 2005 PM&R VA Residency Oversight CommitteeVAMC/University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001- June 2004 Education Committee, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PAOct. 2001- June 2005 Leadership Committee, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PAJan. 2004- June 2005 U Penn Medicine – Women’s focus group advisory councilMajor Teaching and Clinical Responsibilities at the University of Pennsylvania and AffiliatedHospitals:1. PM&R Residency Administrator, VAMC, Philadelphia, PA2. Attending Rounds at HUP – 2 months per year, Oct.2001-June 20053. EMG Curriculum for PM&R Residents, University of PennsylvaniaMajor Teaching and Clinical Responsibilities at the University of Massachusetts Medical School:1. PPS II - Clinical course for 2 nd year medical students (Tutor).2. LP – Longitudinal Preceptorship for 1 st year medical student3. Mentor for medical student4. Co-Author stroke update for PDA with a 4 th year medical student5. Musculoskeletal course with Dr. Biesaw, Orthopedic facilitatorspecific sessions with 4 th year medical students6. Selective time, coordination with students interested in PM&R experience,Dr. Eric Alper, director7. Interclerkship in Domestic Violence – 10/2/06, 10/1/07, 11/7/08, ’09, 9/27/10for medical students, with Julie Jonassen, M.D.8. Interclerkship in Disability Evalutions – 10/11/06 – 10/12/069. 10/10/07 – 10/11/07 for medical students, 10/16/08, and June ’09. 6-25-10with Linda Long, organizer10. Spine fellowship – wrote goals/objectives for it, along with development andformal application and curriculum, received approval from the ACGME11. Preceptor for Spine/ EMG Fellow – Joe Cunniff, D.O., Jennifer Kurz, MDBrian White, D.O., Joseph Sullivan, MD, Jyoti Math, MD, Bruce Hsu, MD12. Spine case presentations and Grand rounds for rheumatology on 2/2/07, byspine fellow12. Grand rounds for Rheumatology – Electrodiagnosis in RheumatologicalDiseases, 9/29/0613. Grand Rounds for Orthopedics – PM&R (Electrodiagnosis) and OrthopedicIssues, 12/13/0614. Electrodiagnosis Didactics for Hand Fellows – 3/20/07, 3/22/07, April 0815. Grand Rounds for Trauma Team – Peripheral nerve injuries, (cauda equina)after stabbing 4/19/0716. Orthopedic residents – overview of PM&R, L/S plexopathy 8/8/0717. Orthopedic resident review of gait and exercise physiology 8/08

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 718. Musculoskeletal evaluation of the pelvic floor – OB-GYN rounds,’1019. Coordinator For Grand Rounds on Dystonia (Atul Patel, MD, guest speaker)9/29/1020. Orthopedic resident, overview of physiatry, pain interventions, 10/15/1021. PMR rotation – neurology residents, 201022. PMR rotation – geriatric fellow, 201023. Advisor for graduate nursing student, Ph.D. dissertation committeeLectures by Invitation (since 1998):Williams, F.H. Ulnar Nerve: Practice Parameters. Fourteenth Annual Short Coursein Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Madigan Army Medical Center,Tacoma, WA, April 16, 1998.Williams, F.H., Prather, H., and Wallace, Kathe. Assessment and Management of PelvicFloor Pain Including Electrodiagnosis and Treatment. American Academy ofPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, November 5,1998.Williams, F.H., Wertsch, J., and Hunt, T. Technical Difficulties in ElectrodiagnosticEvaluation of the Ulnar Nerve. American Academy of Physical Medicine &Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, November 7, 1998.Williams, F.H. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Evaluation in Different Practice Settings.American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Annual Meeting,Seattle, WA, November 7, 1998.Williams, F.H. Diabetic Amytrophy: A Case Presentation. Grand Rounds. Residents inPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, January6, 1999.Williams, FH, and Hunt, T. Ulnar Nerve: Challenging Cases from a Combined Surgicaland Physiatric Perspective, American Academy of Physical Medicine &Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., Friday, November 12, 1999.Williams, FH. Neurophysiology Evaluation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Challenges inInterpretation of Data. American Academy of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAnnual Meeting, Washington, D.C., Saturday, November 13, 1999.Williams, FH, et al. Pelvic Floor Disorders: Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Treatment,Including Incontinence. American Academy of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAnnual Meeting, Washington, D.C., Saturday, November 13, 1999.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 8Williams, FH. Practice Parameters for Ulnar Neuropathy. 16 th Annual Physical Medicine& Rehabilitation Update, Park City, Utah, Monday, January 31, 2000.Williams, FH. Update on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Moss Rehabilitation Associates.Monthly Lecture Series, Philadelphia, PA, February 8, 2000.Williams, FH. Upper Extremity Entrapments. 27 th Annual Course in Electrodiagnosis andClinical Electrophysiology. Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, Friday,March 10, 2000.Williams, FH. Anomalous Innervation. Breakfast Session. American Association ofElectrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, September 16,2000.Williams, FH. Challenging Electrodiagnostic Evaluations: Radial Nerve vs. PosteriorInterosseous Nerve Lesions. American Academy of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 4, 2000.Williams, FH. Neurophysiological Evaluation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: CommonTechnical Errors Which Lead to Mis-Interpretation. American Academy ofPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA,November 4, 2000.Williams, FH. Sensory Nerve Studies in the Upper Extremity: Applications of LessCommonly Studied Ones. American Academy of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, November 4, 2000.Williams, FH. Challenging Electrodiagnostic Cases: Radial Nerve Lesions, SeventeenthAnnual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Update, Park City, UT, February 5,2001.Williams, FH. Upper Extremity Entrapments, 28 th Annual Course in ElectrodiagnosticMedicine and Clinical Neurophysiology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia,PA, March 10, 2001.Williams, FH. Clinical Pathophysiology of Electrodiagnosis, Drexel UniversityBiomedical Engineering Students, Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 2001.Williams, FH. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Update, Grand Rounds, Philadelphia VeteransAdministration Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, January 16, 2002.Williams, FH. Workup of a Patient with Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, University of UtahEighteenth Annual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Update, Park City, UT,January 28, 2002.Williams, F.H. Electrodiagnostic Workup of Patient with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,Veterans Administration Leadership Group, Philadelphia, PA, April 18, 2002.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 9Williams, F.H. Upper Extremity Entrapments, 29 th Annual Course in ElectrodiagnosticMedicine and Clinical Neurophysiology, Philadelphia, PA, June 7, 2002.Williams, F.H. Ulnar Techniques – Workshop (Break out Session), 29 th Annual Course inElectrodiagnostic Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology, Philadelphia, PA, June7, 2002.Williams, F.H. Introduction to EMG, Resident Didactics, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA, July 10, 2002.Williams, F.H. Challenging Electrodiagnostic Cases: Lumbo-sacral plexopathy vs.Radiculopathy, Dinner Seminar, American Association of ElectrodiagnosticMedicine, 49 th Annual Scientific Meeting, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 9,2002.Williams, F.H. Evaluation and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel: A Rheumatological andSurgical Perspective, Rheumatology Grand Rounds, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA, November 4, 2002.Williams, F.H. Overview of Nerve Conduction Studies, University of PennsylvaniaRehabilitation Resident and Resident Applicants, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA, November 13, 2002.Williams, F.H. Challenging Electrodiagnostic Evaluations: Radial nerve vs. PosteriorInterosseous Nerve Lesions, American Academy of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation, 63 rd Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL, November 22, 2002.Williams, F.H. Sensitive Electrodiagnostic Techniques for Evaluating Carpal TunnelSyndrome: Common Technical Pitfalls and Errors in Interpretation of Data,American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 63 rd AnnualAssembly, Orlando, FL, November 22, 2002.Williams, F.H. Pelvic Floor Electrodiagnosis and Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence,American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 63 rd AnnualAssembly, Orlando, FL, November 23, 2002.Williams, F.H. Peripheral nerve Injuries: Electrodiagnosis: An Overview, University ofPennsylania, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Course on Peripheral NerveTrauma, Philadelphia, PA, December 7, 2002Williams, F.H. Carpal Tunnel Review, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine residents,University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, December 11, 2002.Williams, F.H. Workshop: Carpal tunnel techniques, Department of RehabilitationMedicine residents, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, December 18,2002.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 10Williams, F.H. Lower extremity nerve entrapments, Rehabilitation Department ofRehabilitation Medicine residents, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA,January 15, 2003.Williams, F.H. Workup of the Patient with Lumbo-Sacral Plexopathy, University of Utah,Nineteenth Annual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Update, Park City, UT,February 2, 2003.Williams, F.H. Brachial Plexus Lesions, Jefferson Medical College 30 th Annual Course inElectrodiagnostic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, February 28, 2003.Williams, F.H. Challenging Electrodiagnostic Cases: Case Study Design andInterpretation of Data, 64 th American Academy of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation Annual Assembly, Chicago, IL, October 10, 2003.Williams, F.H. Sensitive Electrodiagnostic Techniques for Evaluating Carpal TunnelSyndrome: Differentiating Mild from Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 64 thAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly,Chicago, IL, October 10, 2003.Williams, F.H. Neurophysiology for Bladder Problems, 64 th American Academy ofPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Chicago, IL, October 11,2003.Williams, F.H. University of Utah, . Carpal tunnel severity by electrodiagnosis. PM&RUpdate Park City, Utah, January 31, 2004.Williams, F.H. Nerve entrapments. Jefferson Medical College, 31 st EMG course.Philadelphia, Pa. April 1, 2004.Williams, F.H. Pelvic Floor Evaluations by Physiatrists: Women’s and Men’s Health.Neurophysiology Evaluation of the Pelvic Floor, 65 th American Academy ofPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Phoenix, Arizona, October 7, 2004.Williams, F.H. Challenging Electrodiagnostic Cases: Study Design and Interpretation ofData. 65 th American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Phoenix,Arizona, October 7, 2004.Williams, F.H. Electrodiagnostic Techniques for Evaluating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome andPractical Interpretations for the Referring Physicians, Session I & II. 65 th AmericanAcademy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Phoenix, Arizona, October 8,2004.Williams, F.H. Evaluating Ulnar Nerve Problems Electrodiagnostically: TechnicalDilemmas, Session I & II. 65 th American Academy of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation. Phoenix, Arizona, October 8, 2004.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 11Williams, F.H. Carpal tunnel syndrome: techniques for diagnosis. Workshop. AmericanAssociation of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Savannah, Georgia, November 4, 2004.Williams, F.H. Multi-level L/S radiculopathy versus critical care neuropathy. 21 th AnnualPM&R Update. Park City, Utah, February 5, 2005.Williams, F.H. 32 nd Annual Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and ClinicalNeurophysiology. Case Studies. Thomas Jefferson University. Philadelphia, Pa.March 11, 2005.Williams, F.H. Carpal tunnel workshop. American Association of ElectrodiagnosticMedicine, Monterey, California, Sept. 21, 2006.Williams, F.H., S. Huang, and M. Keenan. Advanced Electrodiagnosis- Dynamic EMG:Utilization for Planning Surgical Procedures, American Academy of PhysicalMedicine And Rehabilitation, Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pa. October 27, 2005.Williams, F.H., Ulnar Neuropathy: Different Types of Conduction Block Related to UlnarNerve Problems., American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pa. October 28, 2005.Williams, F.H. Ulnar nerve entrapments. 22 nd Annual PM&R Update, Park City, Utah,February 6, 2006.Williams, F.H. 33 rd Annual Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and ClinicalNeurophysiology. Evaluation of the Brachial Plexus. Thomas Jefferson University,Philadelphia, Pa, March 15, 2006.Williams, F.H. 33 rd Annual Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine and ClinicalNeurophysiology. EMG Case Studies. Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia,Pa, March 15, 2006.Williams, F.H. Utilization of Electrodiagnostic Studies for Rheumatologic Problems.Grand Rounds, Dept of Rheumatology, U. of Massachusetts, Sept. 29, 2006.Williams, F.H. Localization of Radial Nerve Lesions. American Association of PhysicalMedicine and Rehabilitation, Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, November 9, 11,2006.Williams, F.H. Electrodiagnosis: Meet the Experts, Panel, American Association ofPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii,November 10, 2006.Williams, F.H., Ulnar nerve techniques for localization. American Association of PhysicalMedicine and Rehabilitation, Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii, November 12,2006.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 12Williams, F.H. Osteoporosis Management. Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission’sVocational counselors’, May 15, 2007, Shrewsbury, Ma.Williams, F.H., Ulnar neuropathies, The 34 th Annual Course in ElectrodiagnosticMedicine, Clinical Neurophysiology & Epilepsy, Jefferson Medical College,Philadelphia, PA, May 24, 2007Williams, F.H., and C. Sridhara. Nerve Conduction Studies of Technically ChallengingSensory Nerves. Workshop for American Academy of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation. 68 th Annual Assembly, Boston, Ma. Sept. 29, 2007.Williams, F.H. Radial nerve techniques. Workshop for American Academy of PhysicalMedicine and Rehabilitation. 68 th Annual Assembly, Boston, Ma. Sept. 29, 2007.Williams, F.H. Prognostic Dilemmas: Ulnar nerve techniques. Workshop for AmericanAcademy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 68 th Annual Assembly, Boston,Ma. Sept. 29, 2007.Williams, F.H. Peripheral nerve injuries in sports.Rehabilitation, U of Utah, Park City, Utah, Feb. 3, 2008.24 th Update in Physical Medicine andWilliams, F.H. Radial neuropathies. 35 th Annual Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, ClinicalNeurophysiology & Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology & Epilepsy, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia,Pa. Mar 7, 2008.Williams, F.H., Arthritis in 2008, Massachusetts Arthritis Foundation, Worcester, Ma. April 12, 2008.Williams, F.H., The Role of Physiatry in Pain ManagementMedical and Non-Medical Approaches to Pain Management of RheumatologicConditions, Arthritis Foundation, June 23, 2008, Worcester, Ma.Williams, F.H. Differentiating Ulnar nerve lesions from peripheral neuropathies.American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 69 th AnnualAssembly, Nov 21, 2008, San Diego, Ca.Williams, F.H. Radial nerve injuries: Electrodiagnosis, prognosis, and treatment,American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 69 th AnnualAssembly, Nov 21, 2008, San Diego, Ca.,Williams, F.H, Ulnar neuropathies.36 th Annual Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine,Clinical Neurophysiology & Epilpesy, Clinical Neurophysiology & Epilepsy, JeffersonMedical College, Phila, Pa. March 6, 2009, Phila., Pa.Williams, F.H., and C. Sridhara, MD, Technically Challenging Sensory Nerve Studies:

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 13Techniques and Interpretation. 70 th Annual Assembly, American Academy of PhysicalMedicine and Rehabilitation, October 22, 2009, Austin, Tx.Williams, F.H. Electrodiagnosis of Lumbar-Sacral Radicuopathy or Plexopathy in Patientswith Low Back Pain. October 23, 2009, Austin, Tx.Williams, F.H, and J Cole, and W Pease. Buttock-Pelvic-Groin-Thigh ElectrodiagnosticEvaluation for Pain, Paresis, and Paresthesias, October 23, 2009, Austin Tx.Williams, F.H. 37 th Annual Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Jefferson Medical College.March 5, 2010, Philadelphia, Pa.Williams, F.H., Sridhara, C.R., Differentiating Brachial Plexus Lesions From AxillaryNerve Injuries and Cervical Radiculopathies Proximal nerve conduction studiesAAPM&R Annual Assembly, November 5, 2010, Seattle Wa.Williams, F.H., Cole, J., and Pease, W. Electrodiagnostic Evaluation of the CervicalSpine,Upper Trunk,and Shoulder Girdle Area Pain, Paresis, and ParesthesiasCourse, AAPM&R Annual Assembly, November 7, 2010, Seattle Wa.Williams, F.H., Peripheral nerve injuries in sports, WorkshopAAPM&R Annual Assembly, November 7, 2010, Seattle Wa.Williams, F.H. Radial nerve injuries. U. of Miami, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand roundsFebruary 18, 2011.Organizing Roles in Scientific Meetings:Association of Academic Physiatrists,Program Chairman - Residency Director's Program,1991 National MeetingWashington State Physical Medicine and Washington RehabilitationAssociation, 1990 - 1998State Meeting - Program Committee, 1993State Meeting - Program Committee, 1994State Meeting - Program Committee, Chair, 1995Association of Academic PhysiatristsProgram Chairman - Residency Director's Program,1991 National MeetingAnnual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation, Moderator of Nerve and Muscle Diseases, 1993American Academy of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationNeurophysiology SIGChair of Program Committee for 1994 Neurophysiology CourseAmerican Medical AssociationDATTA (Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technology Assessment),

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 14Panel-Expert consultant – ElectrodiagnosisAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAnnual Meeting, Moderator of Special Topics in Neurophysiology –Evaluation of the Patient Following Trauma, Life-Threatening Illness,or Surgery, Anaheim, CA, 1994American Academy of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAnnual Meeting, Moderator of Neurophysiological Evaluation of thePeripheral Nervous System Through the Life Span, Anaheim, CA, 1994American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 64 th AnnualAssembly, Moderator of Pelvic Floor Evaluations by Physiatrists,Chicago, Illinois, 2003American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 65 th AnnualAssembly, Moderator of Pelvic Floor Evaluations by Physiatrists:Women’s and Men’s Health. Phoenix, Arizona 2004American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 65 th AnnualAssembly, Moderator of Challenging Electrodiagnostic Cases: StudyDesign and Interpretation of Data. Phoenix, Arizona 2004.AmericanAcademy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 67 th Annual Assembly,Moderator of Telemedicine in Rehabilitation. Honolulu, Hawaii,November 12, 2006.American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 68 th AnnualAssembly, Director of Course: Carpal tunnel Syndrome, Ergonomic Factors,Ultrasound Imaging, Electrodiagnostic Studies, and Treatment. Boston, Ma.Sept. 28, 2007.American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 68 th AnnualAssembly, Director of Course: Shoulder and Concomitant NerveInjuries in the Overhead Athlete. Boston, Ma, Sept. 28, 2007.American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 69 th AnnualAssembly, Director of Course: The Evaluation of Shoulder Pain andWeakness. San Diego, Ca. Nov. 23, 2008.Bibliography:Research Publications, peer reviewed (print or other media):(Mitman)Williams FH, Wolf RR, Kelsay JL, Prather ES: Urinary chromium levels of nineyoung women eating freely chosen diets. Jnl of Nutrition 105: 64-68, 1975.Williams FH, Pittard W: Human milk banking: Practical concerns for feeding prematureinfants. Jnl Amer Dietetic Assn 79: 565, 1981.Anderson DM, Williams FH, Merkat RB, Schulman PK, Kerr DS, Pittard WB: Length ofgestation and nutritional composition of human milk. Am J Clin Nutr 37: 810,1983.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 15Lindahl JA, Williams FH, Newman SL: Small bowel obstruction in chronic granulomatousdisease. Jnl of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition 3(4): 637-40, 1984 Sep.Williams F, Nelms D, McGaharan K: Brain abscess: A rare complication of halo usage.Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 73:(5), 490, 1992.Phillips II LH, Williams FH: Are nerve conduction studies useful for monitoring theadequacy of renal dialysis? Muscle & Nerve 16: 970-974, 1993.Jablecki CK, Andary MT, So YT, Wilkins DE, Williams FH: Literature review of theusefulness of nerve conduction studies and electromyography for the evaluation ofpatients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Muscle & Nerve 16: 1392-1414, 1993.Williams FH, Maly BJ: Pain rehabilitation. 3. Cancer pain, pelvic pain and age relatedconsiderations. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 75: S-15 - S 20, May 1994.Dean B, Williams FH: Pain rehabilitation. 4. therapeutic options in pain management..Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 75: S - 21 - S 30, May 1994.Jablecki CK, Andary MT, Di Benedetto M, Horowitz SH, Marino RJ, Rosenbaum RB,Shields RW Jr, Stevens JC, Williams FH: American Association ofElectrodiagnostic Medicine guidelines for outcome studies in electrodiagnosticmedicine. Muscle & Nerve 19(12): 1626-35, 1996 Dec.Campbell, WW, Caroll, DJ, Greenberg, MK, Drendel, DA, Pridgeon RM., Sitaram, KP,and Williams, FH. Literature Review of the Usefulness of Nerve ConductionStudies and Electromyography in the Evaluation of Patients with Ulnar Neuropathyat the Elbow. Muscle and Nerve, Supple. 8, S175-205, 1999.Campbell, WW, Caroll, DJ, Greenberg, MK, Drendel, DA, Pridgeon, RM, Sitaram, KP,and Williams, FH. Practice Parameter for Electrodiagnostic Studies in Ulnarneuropathy at the Elbow: Summary Statement, Muscle and Nerve, March 1999,pages 408-411.Williams, F.H. Supplement to Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. StudyGuide on Neuromuscular rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis. Chair, March 2005.Williams, FH, Johns, JJ, Weiss, JM, Weiss, LD, Kim,C-T, Strommen, JA., and Rashbaum,I., Supplement to Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Chapter 1.Mononeuropathy.Study Guide on Neuromuscular rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis. March 2005.Weiss, LD, Weiss, JM, Johns, JS, Strommen, JA, Kim, C-T, Williams, FH., andRashbaum, I. Supplement to Archives of Physical Medicine andRehabilitaiton.Chapter 2 Peripheral Neuropathy. Study Guide on Neuromuscular rehabilitationand electrodiagnosis. March 2005.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 16Strommen, JA, Johns JJ, Kim, C-T, Williams, FH, Weiss, JM, Weiss LD, and Rashbaum,I. Supplement to Archives of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation. Chapter 3.Diseases of Muscles and Neuromuscular Junction. Study Guide on Neuromuscularrehabilitation and electrodiagnosis. March 2005.Kim, C-T, Strommen, JA, Johns, JS, Weiss, JM, Weiss, LD, Williams, FH, and Rashbaum,I. Pediatric Issues. Supplement to Archives of Physical MedicineandRehabilitation. Chapter 4. Study Guide on Neuromuscular rehabilitation andelectrodiagnosis. March 2005.Williams, F.H., Collins, Jeremy. Stroke Chapter for 5 minutes clinical consult, PDA, 2007.Williams, F.H., Stroke Chapter for 5 minutes clinical consult, PDA 2008, 2009, 2010Research Publications, non-peer reviewed:Kelsay JL, Behall KM, (Mitman)Williams FH: Effect of sucrose intake on blood andurinary lactate in young women. Nutrition Reports International 14 (3): 179-85,1976.Andary M, Williams FH: Carpal tunnel syndrome: Sensitive techniques for diagnosis.American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Workshop, October 1993.American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Quality Assurance Committee (FHWilliams Committee Member): Practice parameter for electrodiagnostic studies incarpal tunnel syndrome: Summary statement. Muscle & Nerve 16: 1390-1391,1993.American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Quality Assurance Committee (FHWilliams Committee Member): Practice parameter for electrodiagnostic studies incarpal tunnel syndrome (summary statement). Neurology 43: 2404-2405, 1993.American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Quality Assurance Committee (FHWilliams Committee Member): Practice parameter for electrodiagnostic studies incarpal tunnel syndrome: Summary statement. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 75: 124-125,January 1994.American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Quality Assurance Committee (FHWilliams Committee Member): Practice Parameters for Electrodiagnostic Studiesin Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow: Summary Statement. Muscle & Nerve 22: 408-411, 1999.Williams, FH, and M Andary. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Techniques for Diagnosis.American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Workshop, October 2001.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 17Abstracts:(Mitman)Williams FH, Wolf WR, Kelsay JL, Prather ES: Influence of dietary sucrose onurinary excretion of chromium (abstract). Federation Proceedings, Atlantic City,New Jersey, 2540, 1974.Wolf WR, Green FE, (Mitman)Williams FH: Determination of urinary chromium by lowtemperature ashing--flameless atomic absorption (abstract). FederationProceedings, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 2540, 1974.Holt, K, Young B, Ott L, Williams F, Phillips R, Rapp R, Dempsey R, Tibbs P, McClainCJ: The effect of zinc supplementation on zinc status after head injury. AmericanJournal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 68:(4), p. 207, August 1989.Williams F, Nelms D, McGarahan F: Brain Abscess: A rare complication of halo usage.American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 52nd AnnualAssembly, October 1990.Williams F, Henderson J, Harston P: Gastrointestinal tract fistula: Unusual cause of spinalepidural abscess. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,52nd Annual Assembly, October 1990.Williams F, Phillips R, Holt K, McClain C: Metabolic response to spinal cord injury.ASPEN, San Francisco, California, January 28, 1991.Williams F, Downey D, Manos P, Herd L, Dralle A: Rehabilitation of a quadrilateralamputee. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 72:9/91, 783.Williams F, Phillips R, Holt K, McClain C: Spinal cord injury: Metabolic changes overtime. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 72:9/91, 786.Luis M, Williams F, Fordyce D: Pure word deafness in a 49 year old woman after bilateralcerebral vascular accidents. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,72:9/91, 789.Falcon, N.S., and Williams, F.H. Blunt Traumatic Grenade Injury Resulting in UlnarNerve Motor and Sensory Denervation: A Case Report. American Academy ofPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Annual Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii,November 11, 2006Marino, L, and Williams, F.H. Shrapnel Injury Causing Neuropathy: A Case Report.American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Annual Meeting,Honolulu, Hawaii, November 11, 2006Erika McPhee, MD; Teri Kleinberg, MS; Patricia Franklin, MD; Wenyun Yang MS; Faren Williams, MD;Marci Jones, MD Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:Examining the role of clinical and neurodiagnosticfactors in the decision for operative management 37th NEHS Annual Meeting in Sturbridge, MA on Dece 4, 2009.

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 18Editorials, Reviews, Chapters, including participation in committee reports (print or othermedia):Books:Williams, FH, Kaul M.: Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain, Chapter in Women's HealthCare, Appleton and Lange, Publishers, May 1995.Williams, FH, Pope, K, and Dean B.: Chronic Pain Management, and Cancer Pain.Wallis, LA, and Etingin, O., eds., in Textbook of Women's Health, December 1997.Williams, FH, Hopkins, B.: Nutrition Management in Rehabilitation Patients.General Rehabilitation Text, eds., Delisa, et al., 1998, 3 rd edition.Williams, FH.: Radial neuropathy. Chapter 24: Essentials of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation. Eds., Frontera, WR, and Silver, JK. Hanley & Belfus Publishers,Philadelphia, Pa. 2002.Williams, FH.: Radial neuropathy. Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Review & Self-Assessment (Study guide companion to text). Eds. Frontera, WR,and Silver, JK. Hanley & Belfus, Inc., 2002.Bell, K., and Williams, FH.: Use of Botulinum Toxin A and Type B for Spasticity in Upperand Lower Limbs; and Applications of Botulinum Toxin in Physical Medicine andRehabilitation in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinics of North America,Eds. Odderson, IR, and Kraft, GH, November 2003.Williams, FH, and Hopkins, B. Nutrition Management in Rehabilitation Patients.General Rehabilitation Text, eds., Delisa, et. al., 2004, 4 th edition.Williams, F.H. Neuromuscular complications of nutritional deficiencies. Chapter inNeuromuscular Complications of systemic Conditions in Physical Medicine andRehabilitation Clinics of North America, 19 (2008), 125 – 148.Williams, F.H., Athlete with Peripheral Nerve Injury, in Sports Textbook, U Mass,Stevenson, H., and Bucsoni, B., editors, Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins, 2008..Patents:Master’s Thesis:NoneThe Influence of Dietary Sucrose on Urinary Excretion of Chromium

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 19ProfessionalActivities:Education:May 1996Course Director, Musculoskeletal Medicine, Va. Mason MCJan.1991- Aug.1998 Coordinator for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation RoundsVirginia Mason Medical CenterJan.1991-Aug.1998Coordinator for Resident Education with Physical Medicine andRehabilitation. Virginia Mason Medical CenterSept.1990-Aug.1998 Coordinator - Amputee ClinicVirginia Mason Medical CenterJan.1993- Aug.1998 Dietetics CommitteeVirginia Mason Medical CenterOct.1993- Oct.1995Research CommitteeAmerican Association of Electrodiagnostic MedicineSept.1990-Oct.1992 Quality Assurance CommitteeAmerican Association of Electrodiagnostic MedicineFeb.1988- Aug.1990 Residency Program DirectorDepartment of Rehabilitation MedicineUniversity of Kentucky College of MedicineFeb. 1988- Aug.1990 Coordinator for University of Kentucky:Medical Student Rehabilitation ElectivesMedical Student Geriatric ElectivesRehabilitation Elective for Geriatric FellowsMar.1990-Dec.1990 National Residency Program DirectorsSteering Committee.American Association of Academic PhysiatristsJan.1990- Dec.1990 Program Chairman -Association of Academic PhysiatristsResidency Director's Program, 1991 National MeetingSept.1979-Sept.1980 Student RepresentativeResearch CommitteeWright State University School of Medicine

Faren H. Williams, M.D., M.S. Page 20Grants:Williams, FH (PI – Veterans Administration), Farrar, JT. (PI –U of Pennsylvania, NIH Grant) TheEfficacy06 of Acupuncture with Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis. 2002-2006Williams, FH (PI – Veterans Administration), Farrar, JT. (PI –U of Pennsylvania, NIH Grant) TheEfficacy of Physical Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis (supplement to the study listed first),2004-20Williams, FH (PI – Phila VA), The Processes and Outcome of Stroke Care in the VHA.Large national VA database study.Williams, FH (PI – Phila VA), Stroke Prevention, Incidence and Outcomes in Veterans with Diabetes.Large national VA database studyWilliams, FH (PI –Phila VA). Dynamic Assessment of Prosthetic Componentry to Assist LowerExtremity Prosthetic Prescriptions, submitted to VA – Central office, not fundedWilliams FH, Phillips R, et. al.: Nutritional changes and the metabolic response to spinal cord injury.Basic Science Research Grant, University of Kentucky, 1989.Lewis S, Williams FH: Baroreceptor influence on cardiovascular responses in hypotensive subjects.Major Equipment Award, University of Kentucky, 1989.Phillips R, Young AB, Williams FH, et. al.: Zinc in the nutrition of persons with traumatic braininjury. National Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Grant, September 1987-1990.Nutritional implications of human milk from mothers who deliver prematurely. Funded byFrackelton Memorial Fund Award, $5,000. Principal Investigator: F.H. Williams, 1979.Grant Reviewer:Rehabilitation Services Administration and Educational Services. Projects for Initiating RecreationPrograms for Individuals with Disabilities. Nov. 17-19, 1997. Wash., D.C.