RivkaAnnSandersMD, FAAFP, Senior AME, Senior HIMS AME

Occupational Medicine

AVIATION MEDICINE OF SOUTHERN OREGON, LLC FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME), FAA Senior Human Intervention Motivation Study Aviation Medical Examiner (HIMS AME), FAA Air Traffic Control Medical Examiner (ATCS), FMCSA Medical Examiner (CME), Independent Medical Examiner (IME), Medical Arbiter Examiner WCD, Medical Expert Legal Testimony

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Office
540 Catalina Dr
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone+1 541-482-0061

Fax+1 888-869-7645

Summary

Dr. Rivka Ann Sanders is a Board Certified Family Physician with a Mini-Residency in Occupational Medicine working in Ashland, Oregon. She received her medical degree from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice 33 years. She specializes in family medicine and is experienced in Occupational Medicine, DOT and CDL Certified Medical Examiner, Workman's Compensation, Independent Medical Examiner, Medical Arbiter Examiner, Social Security and Disability Examiner, General Internal Medicine, Aerospace Medicine as a Senior AME and Senior HIMS AME.

Education & Training

Christ Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1990 - 1992
University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1990 - 1991
Christ HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1989, MD
University of California, DavisBS, Genetics, 1978 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

OR State Medical License 2010 - 2025
OH State Medical License 1992 - 2024
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Academy of Family PhysiciansFellow, American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP)
Federal Aviation AdministrationSenior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
Federal Aviation AdministrationSenior Human Intervention and Motivation Study (HIMS)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationCertified Medical Examiner (CME)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Honored Member of Who's Who Trademark Who's Who Honors Edition, 2021
American Medical Association Physicians Recognition Award American Medical Association, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2000
University of Cincinnati Physician of the Year Recognition University of Cincinniti Hospital, 1992
Award for Most Complete Progress Notes University of Cincinniti Hospital Department of Family Practice, 1992
Mobile Oil Corporation Occupational Medicine Scholarship University of Cincinnati Occupational Medicine, 1992
British Petroleum, Incorporated Occupational Medicine Scholarship University of Cincinnati Occupational Medicine, 1992
Goldsmith Scholarship University of Cincinnati Medical College, 1985-1987
H. Seale Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1983
M. Fowler Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1981
Family Practice Center Award for Best Bedside Manner University of Cincinniti Hospital Department of Family Practice, 1992
H. Kraft Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1982
L. Wells Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1982
L. Richards Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1979-1981
California Grant A Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1979-1980
A Stott Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1979
American University Women's Association Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1978
Farm Home Economics Scholarship University of California, Davis, 1978
Physicians Recognition Award American Medical Association, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2000
Scholarship British Petroleum, Incorporated Occupational Medicine, 1992
Award for Most Complete Progress Notes University Family Practice Center, 1992
Award for Best Bedside Manner University Family Practice Center, 1992
Physician of the Year Recognition - KUDOS University of Cincinnati, 1992
Scholarship Mobile Oil Corporation Occupational Medicine, 1992
Goldsmith Scholarship 1985
H. Seale Scholarship 1983
Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society University of California, 1983
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society University of California, 1983
L. Wells Scholarship 1982
H. Kraft Scholarship 1982
M. Fowler Scholarship 1981
A. Stott Scholarship 1979
L. Richards Scholarship 1979
Scholarship American University Women's Association, 1978
Scholarship Farm Home Economics, 1978
Academic Achievement Award College of The Sequoias, 1978
President's List College of The Sequoias, 1978
California Grant A Scholarship 1978
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Solo Practice Is It Viable?
Sanders, Rivka Ann, Cincinnati Medicine, 1/1/1994

Committees

Volunteer at Medical Reserve Corp, SERV-OR State Emergency Registry of Volunteers in Oregon 2010 - 2024
Volunteer at Medical Reserve Corp, Medical Reserve Corp Ohio 1992 - 2009

Research History

Cancer Research AssistantUniversity of California School of Medicine, Davis, California, Pediatrics Department with Eli Gold, MD. Researched the oncogenic potential of cytomegalovirus on the liver in the rat.1983 - 1984
Cancer Research AssistantUniversity of California, Davis, California, Department of Environmental Toxicology with D. P. Hsieh, PhD. Researched the DNA-binding and mutagenicity of Aflotoxin B1 in the rat.1978 - 1982

Industry Relationships

Federal Air Surgeon for Air Traffic Control, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region & Alaska Region Office of Aerospace MedicineI perform medical examinations for the Air Traffic Controllers as well as pre-employment examinations.2018 - Present