John Vander Woude, MD, FACS, is Clinical Associate Professor of Thoracic Surgery at the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota. His Bachelor of Arts was in chemistry/biology at Augustana College and his M.D. at Washington University (St. Louis) Medical School. He is an active cardiac surgeon and administrator in the Sanford Health System (South Dakota). Professional interests are in cost-control efficiencies in care delivery, incorporation of the electronic medical record, and software applications in medicine and business; other roles include expert witness testimony in malpractice litigation and as consultant to the Guidepoint Global Advisors, an independent research and consulting group (NYC). His memberships include the American College of Surgeons, Society of Vascular Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the American College of Physician Executives. Avocations include venture capital, computer applications and software; he will complete his Master’s of Business Administration (U. of St. Thomas, Minneapolis) in 2009.
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