CURRICULUM VITAE



MARVIN AYERS SINGLETON, M.D.



Office: 114 W. 32nd Street Residence: Five Mile Ranch
Joplin, Missouri 64804 4476 Five Mile Road
(417) 781-2040 Seneca, Missouri 64865
(417) 781-6880
www.fivemileranch.com


Senate: State Capitol Building, Room 426
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
(573) 751-2306
marvin_singleton@senate.state.mo.us


Specialty: Ear, Nose and Throat and Related Allergies
Certified: American Board of Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery, 1975
Eligible: American Board of Allergy and Immunology
CBIMP, 1978


EDUCATION



College: Shreiner Institute, Kerrville, Texas
Associate B.S.
The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
B.A.
Graduate: University of Tennessee Medical School, Memphis, Tennessee
M.D.
Post-Doctoral: Rotating Internship, City of Memphis Hospitals
Surgical Resident, Highland-Alameda County Hospital
Oakland California
ENT Resident, University of Tennessee
Memphis,Tennessee


FELLOWSHIPS



Fellow in Tropical Medicine, L.S.U. Medical School. Spent in Colombia, South America.

Fellow in Otolaryngic Pathology, A.F.I.P., Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology.

Fellow in Otologic Surgery, University of Colorado. Work done at the Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, New Mexico.



PROFESSIONAL PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS



Singleton, M.A.: The Sinobronchial Syndrome: An Old Fashioned, Modern Day Entity Southern Med. J., 64:754-756, 1971. Presented at the Tennessee Academy of O & O.

Singleton, M.A.: The Sinobronchial Syndrome: An Experimental Model Using Squirrel Monkeys. Presented at the SAMA-UT National Student Research Forum.

Singleton, M.A. and Gross, C.W.: Management of Keloids by Surgical Excision and Local Steroid Injections, Southern Med. J. 65:1377-1381, 1971. Presented at the Annual Clinical Meeting of the SMA.

Singleton, M.A., Turley, J.C., and Grant, J.A.: A Lump in the Neck: A Case Reported of Cervical Metastasis from the Prostatic Carcinoma as the Initial Symptoms, J. TN Med. Association, 64:217-220, 1971.

Singleton, M.A.: Polymyositis, Case Report, Arch. Otolaryngology Vol. 98, July 1973, 1972.

Singleton, M.A. and Gross, J.C.: Sialopathies in Sarcoidosis, J. TN Med. Association, 63:568:571, 1970. Presented at the TN Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, April 20, 1979.

Singleton, M.A.: Surgery: The Allergic Patient. Chapter, Otolaryngic Allergy, H. King, Editor. Elseview/North Holland, 1981.

Singleton, M.A.: Surgery and the Allergic Patient. Chapter, Manual on Allergy, Gary Becker, Editor. AAO-HNS, 1987.

Singleton, M.A.: Peritonsillar Abscesses, Chapter, Current Therapy in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery-3, George A. Gates, Editor. 316, 1987



CIVIC INVOLVEMENT



Rotary Club of Neosho, Member

4-H, Newton County, Project Leader

Seneca R-VII School Board, Past Member

Missouri School Board Association, Past Member

-Region 9 Executive Committee
-Governmental Relations Board
-Boardmanship Award, 1988

Northern Newton County Republican Club, Past Chairman

Missouri Republican Party

-Newton County Republican Committee, Precinct Chairman
-32nd Senatorial District, State Committeeman, 1986-90
-Missouri Republican Party Platform Committee Member, 1988
-Sub-Committee on Auxiliaries and Youth, Chairman, 1986-88
-Republican National Convention, New Orleans, Delegate at Large, 1988
-Republican National Convention, Houston, The Congressional Alternate Delegate, 1992
-National Voter Coalitions Leader, Bush-Quayle, 1988
-Local Coordinator for Elizabeth Dole's visit to Joplin, October 24, 1987
-Local Coordinator for George Bush's visit to Joplin, February 18, 1988
-Local Coordinator for Dan Quayle's visit to Joplin, October 6, 1988
-Heartland PAC of Missouri (Senator Bond) Board Member
-National Positions for Bush-Quayle Advisory Committee, 1992
-Missouri Association of Republicans, President, 1996

Governor's Advisory Council on Aging Vice-Chairman

Silver Hair Foundation, Vice-Chairman

Newton County Historical Society, Life Member

National Rifle Association, Life Member

Missouri Farm Bureau, Member

Masonic Lodge #247, Neosho, Member

York-Tryian Chapter #52, Neosho Council #46, Neosho Commandry #57, Member

Scottish Rite-Valley of Joplin, Orient of Missouri, Member

Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Member

Chamber of Commerce, Member



PROFESSIONAL

Academic Appointments:

Clinical Professor of Surgery. University of Missouri Medical School, Columbia.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Fellow

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Fellow

American College of Allergy and Immunology, Fellow

Jasper County Medical Society

Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat Association

Missouri State Allergy Association, Fellow

Missouri State Medical Association

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND POSITIONS

American Medical Association

Alternate Delegate from Missouri 1980-89

Freeman Hospital-Active Staff

Past Chairman, EENT Department, Utilization Review Committee, Continuing Education Committee, Past President Medical and Dental Staff

St. John's Regional Medical Center-Active Staff

Past Chairman, EENT Department, Utilization Review Committee, Bylaws Committee, Executive Committee

The Missouri Ear, Nose and Throat Association

Past President

The Missouri State Medical Association

Legislative Committee, Ad Hoc Committee on Negotiations, Continuing Medical Education Committee, Budget Committee, Executive Committee, Councilor-8th District, Past Chairman-Missouri State Medical Association Council, Missouri Medical Political Action Committee, President Elect 1988-89, President 1989-90, Delegate to American Medical Association, 1979-89.

The Community Clinic of Joplin

Board of Directors

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND POSITIONS

American Horse Show Association, Life Member

International Arabian Horse Association

Life Member
Delegate to National Conventions

International Arabian Racing Board, Past Member

Missouri Medical Insurance Company, Past Director

Ozark Manufacturing Company, Inc., Past President

(Manufacturer of horse and pony carts)

Who's Who in America

Who's Who in Business and Finance

Who's Who in the Midwest

Who's Who in the World

OTHER PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Singleton, M.A.: Editor's Choice, Arabian Magazine, April 1984, p. 12

Singleton, M.A.: "A World of Caution," Inside International, International Arabian Horse Association, April-June 1984, p. 32

Singleton, M.A.: "A Visit to Poland," Arabian Horse Express, November 1984, p. 69, 71-73

Singleton, M.A.: "Strength and Unity," Arabian Horse Express, December 1984, p. 52-53

CONSULTATIONS

Singleton, M.A.: Children's Health Insurance Program, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR), Washington DC, October 6, 1997

Singleton, M.A.: You Can Make A Difference, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Chicago, IL, November 21, 1998

Singleton, M.A.: Health Care in the Legislature, Missouri State Medical Association, Lake Ozark, MO, April 10, 1999

Singleton, M.A.: 1999 Legislative Update, Missouri State Orthopaedic Association, St. Louis, MO, June 12, 1999

Singleton, M.A.: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, User Liaison Program Stakeholders Meeting, Rockville, MD, January 19, 2000

Singleton, M.A.: Congressional Briefing on H.R. 1304, "Quality Health Care Coalition Act of 1999," American Medical Association, Washington, D.C., February 2-3, 2000

Singleton, M.A.: Anti-Trust Relief for Physicians, American College of Cardiology Regional State Legislative Conference, Lake Geneva, WI, June 2-4, 2000

Singleton, M.A.: LPN's Influence on Legislation, Missouri State Association of Licensed Practical Nurses, Columbia, MO, June 12, 2000

Singleton, M.A.: National Conference of State Legislatures, The State Legislative Agenda for Rural Health, Boise, Idaho, June 22, 2001

Singleton, M.A.: National Conference of State Legislatures 5th National Health Policy Conference Seattle, Washington, November 15-18, 2001

MISSOURI SENATE

Missouri State Senator-32nd District

-Special Election June 5, 1990
-Re-elected November, 1990
-Re-elected November, 1994
-Re-elected November, 1998

Missouri Senate

-Assistant Minority Floor Leader, 1996 and 1998
-Republican Senate Caucus, Chairman, 1993
-Republican Senate Caucus, Secretary, 1992

Distinguished Legislator of the Year, Missouri Senate, April 1991 By the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons

The Missouri Bar Association Legislative Award, 1991, 1995, 1996 and 1999

Missouri Police Chiefs Association Outstanding State Senator, 1998

Missouri Hospital Association Distinguished Legislative Service Award, 1998

Voice of Missouri Business Award, Associated Industries of Missouri, April 12, 1999

Law Enforcement Commendation Medal

Presented by The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, June 17, 1999

Senator of the Year, Missouri Deputy Sheriff's Association, August 31, 1999

Friend of Law Enforcement Award

Newton/Jasper County Law Enforcement Agencies, May 19, 2001

Senator of the Year, Missouri Sheriffs’ Association, August 13, 2001

Beyond the Call of Duty Award, Missouri Police Chiefs’ Association, September 17, 2001

Legislator Award, American Heart Association, 2000-2001

GUEST SPEAKER

Crowder College Graduation

Neosho, Missouri, May 17, 1997

Missouri Southern State College Graduation

Joplin, Missouri, December 18, 1999

STANDING COMMITTEES - 91st General Assembly, First Regular Session

Chairman - Public Health and Welfare
Chairman - State Budget Control
Vice Chairman - Administration
Insurance and Housing
Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics

STATUTORY COMMITTEES

Missouri Joint Committee on Health Care Policy and Planning
87th General Assembly, First Regular Session

Missouri Joint Committee on Capital Improvements Oversight
89th General Assembly, First Regular Session

Missouri Senate Committee on Agricultural Institutions
87th General Assembly, First Regular Session

Missouri Joint Committee on Small Farms and Value-Added Agricultural Programs
89th General Assembly, Second Regular Session

Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Redistricting
90th General Assembly, First Regular Session

Missouri Joint Committee on Immigration in Missouri
90th General Assembly, First Regular Session

Missouri Joint Committee on Macular Degeneration
90th General Assembly, Second Regular Session

Missouri Joint Legislative Committee on Health Care
91st General Assembly, First Regular Session

Govenor's Task Force on Prescription Drugs
91st General Assembly, First Extraordinary Session

APPOINTMENTS

Member, Commission for the Missouri Senior Rx Program

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES (NCSL)

Federal Issues Health Committee Member
Vice Chairman 1994 and 1998

Federal Issues Human Services Committee Member

SOUTHERN LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE (SLC)

Human Services & Public Safety Committee Member

Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Member

AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL (ALEC)

Health and Human Services Task Force

THE HEARTLAND INSTITUTE

Board of Legislative Advisors

ACADEMY FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AND HEALTH POLICY

PARTICIPANT

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 15-20, 1995

National Conference of State Legislators, Conference, Washington, D.C., December 13-16, 1995

National Conference of State Legislators Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, July 27-31, 1996

Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Managed Care and Network Development in Rural Areas, Tampa Bay, Florida, September 16-18, 1996

American Bar Association, American Medical Association, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Justice, Family Violence: Building A Coordinated Community Response, Oak Brook, Illinois, October 30 - November 1, 1996

National Conference of State Legislators, Assembly on Federal Issues and Assembly on State Issues, Washington, D.C., December 11-13, 1996

American Legislative Exchange Council, The Kassebaum/Kennedy Bill and its Impact on the States, Dallas, Texas, January, 25, 1997

National Conference of State Legislators, Leader to Leader Meeting, Washington, D.C., March 5-7, 1997

Southern Legislative Conference Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 6-9, 1997

American Legislative Exchange Council 24th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, August 12-17, 1997

National Conference of State Legislators, Leader to Leader Meeting, Washington, D.C., February 4-6, 1998

American Legislative Exchange Council 25th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, August 18-22, 1998

Southern Legislative Conference 53rd Annual Meeting, Kansas City, Missouri, July 17-21, 1999

Department of Health and Human Services, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research User Liaison Program workshop, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 18-20, 1999

Alpha Center, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's State Coverage Initiatives Program, Washington, D.C., December 1-2, 1999

National Conference of State Legislators, Assembly on Federal Issues and Assembly on State Issues, Joint Meeting, Washington, D.C., December 1-3, 1999

National Conference of State Legislators, Leader to Leader Meeting, Washington, D.C., February 2-4, 2000

Republican National Committee's Redistricting Conference, Washington, D.C., April 28-29, 2000

National Conference of State Legislators Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, July 15-20, 2000

National Conference of State Legislators, National Health Policy Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina, December 1-3, 2000

National Conference of State Legislators, Assembly on Federal Issues and Assembly on State Issues, Joint Meeting, Washington, D.C., December 13-15, 2000

Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy, First National Health Policy Conference, Washington, D.C., February 1-2, 2001

The Council of State Governments, Prescription Drugs: Politics and Pricing, Washington, D.C., March 2-3, 2001

National Conference of State Legislators, Health Chairs Project at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, June 7-10, 2001

Southern Legislative Conference 55th Annual Meeting, Savannah, Georgia, July 14-17, 2001

American Legislative Exchange Council 28th Annual Meeting New York City, New York, August 1-5, 2001

National Conference of State Legislatures 27th Annual Meeting & Exhibition San Antonio, Texas, August 11-15, 2001

Policy Exchange Foundation, Health Care Policy Briefing Santa Fe, New Mexico, October 25-28, 2001

National Conference of State Legislatures 5th National Health Policy Conference Seattle, Washington, November 15-18, 2001

Council of State Governments Health Policy Forum on Prescription Drug Coverage Naples, Florida, November 29 - December 2, 2001

American Legislative Exchange Council States & Nations Policy Summit Washington, D.C., December 12-15, 2002

Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy, State Coverage Initiatives Health Insurance Coverage In an Era of Flexibility and Innovation: Meeting for State Officials Washington, D.C., January 17-18, 2002