Name: THOMAS JOSEPH ZAIZ, PAC

Professional Certifications:
Physician Assistant-State of Illinois
Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified
Basic Trauma Life Support certified

Education:
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Birmingham, AL, Bachelor of Science Degree in Surgical Physician Assistant, Deans List

Clinical Education Experience:
Surgical Rotations:
Ortho-Trauma with Drs. Alonzo, Volgas & Stannard, Cardiovascular-Dr. Kirklin, Thoracic-Dr. Cerfolio, Vascular-Drs. Jordan, Whitley & Wirthlin, Trauma-Dr. Rue, Neurosurgery-Dr. Fischer

Non-Surgical rotations:
Emergency Medicine- UAB Hospital Level 1 trauma center, OB/GYN-Dr. Cressman, Internal Medicine-Dr. Allen, Family Practice-Dr. Johnson, Pediatrics-Dr. Johnston

Work Experience
1/93 – 8/99 Paramedic, O’Fallon Ambulance Service
6/93 – 8/99 Paramedic, Simmons Ambulance Service – East St. Louis, IL.
1/93 – 6/93 EMT for Lifeforce Ambulance Service – Belleville, IL.

Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

Volunteer Work:
Signal Hill Volunteer Fire Department
American Red Cross blood drives
Fire disaster team
Paramedic training at the hospital.