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Michael Suls, DO, Occupational Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT

MichaelEricSulsDOMPH

Occupational Medicine Salt Lake City, UT

Chief Medical Review Officer

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Summary

  • Review and consultation, medical expert testimony/litigation as it relates to:
    -Substance abuse disorders
    -alternative medical explanations for laboratory-confirmed drug test results.
    -Knowledge of issues relating to adulterated, substituted and invalid specimens and possible medical causes.
    -"Procedures for Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs" including applicable agency rules.
    -Medical standards as it relates to commercial drivers, pilots, merchant mariners and other safety-sensitive workers covered under various Federal agencies.

    Areas of interest and expertise:
    -pharmacology of drugs of abuse
    -use and authorization to prescribe controlled substances consistent with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) rules and regulations
    -ethical considerations in workplace drug testing programs
    -laboratory testing methodology and quality control;
    -laws and regulations related to the use of illicit and licit substances.
    -chemical dependence and addiction behavior; and
    employee assistance programs and rehabilitation.
    -navigating the landscape regarding state medical marijuana laws as it relates to workplace drug testing.

Education & Training

  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Occupational Medicine
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Occupational MedicineResidency, Preventive Medicine, 2001 - 2003
  • UMDNJ-School of Public Health
    UMDNJ-School of Public HealthMPH, 2001 - 2003
  • Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX
    Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TXFlight Surgeon, 1999 - 2001
  • Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)
    Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1998
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1997
  • University of Maryland, College Park
    University of Maryland, College ParkBS, Biology, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • UT State Medical License
    UT State License 2017 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State License 2015 - 2023
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State License 2007 - 2020
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State License 2002 - 2015
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Occupational Medicine
  • American Association of Medical Review Officers MRO

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Medical Review Officers
    Member