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William Toffler, MD, Family Medicine, Portland, OR, OHSU Hospital

WilliamLouisTofflerMD

Family Medicine Portland, OR

Professor, Family Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. William Toffler is a family physician in Portland, OR and is professor emeritus having taught residents and medical students and practiced OHSU for over 34 years. He received his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and has been a practicing physician for 43 years. He is experienced in diabetes mellitus, general family medicine, sports medicine, geriatrics, and medical ethics.

Education & Training

  • Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
    Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineResidency, Family Medicine, 1976 - 1979
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 1976
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameB.S., Aerospace Engineering, Cum Laude, 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1984 - Present
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1979 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1979 - 2004
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1977 - 1987
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award OHSU SOM, 2013
  • Top Doctors Portland Monthly Magazine, 2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
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Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • The POLST paradigm and form: facts and analysis.  
    Brugger C, Breschi LC,Hart EM,Kummer M, Lane JI,Morrow PT,Smith FL, Toffler WL,Beffel M,Brehany JF, Buscher S, Marker RL, The Linacre Quarterly, 1/1/2013
  • Medical education-the challenge of distinguishing actual costs versus charges (tuition).  
    Toffler WL, Perm J, 1/1/2012
  • POLST and Catholic Health Care.  
    Brugger EC, Pavela SL, Toffler WL, Smith F, Ethics and Medics, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Can Student Evaluations Drive Improved Professionalism?
    Rdesinski RE. Chappelle KG. Biagioli FE. Toffler BL. Elliot DL, North American Primary Care Research Group. Annual Meeting, Banff, Alberta., 11/1/2011
  • Trends in the assessment of Communication skills in the pre-clinical years: Experiences with the NIH K07 grant Enhancing the Behavioral and Social Science Content of ...
    Milan FB, Osmond C, Toffler WL et al, AAMC GEA Plenary Session Abstracts, 11/9/2009
  • The "Lake Wobegon Effect" in Family Medicine Clerkship Grading.
    Chappelle K, Toffler W, Christensen J, Abstracts of the 35th Annual Predoctoral Education Conference, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Savannah, GA., 1/22/2009
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Lectures

  • How Does Curriculum Integration of fmCASES Affect Performance on a Nationally Validated Exam? 
    San Antonio, TX. - 1/26/2013
  • Adapting OSCEs to Measure Patient-Centric EHR Use 
    San Antonio, TX. - 1/25/2013
  • Assisted suicide: what have we learned 
    Worcester, MA. - 10/27/2012
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Other

  • Behavioral and Social Science as Key Elements in the next Decade of Medical Education. 
    Toffler W, Biagioli F, Chappelle K, Fink M, Gwyther R, Rogers J, McBride P, Cleeland L, Family Medicine Digital Resources Library
    http://fmdrl.org/index.cfm?event=c.beginBrowseD#3169
    1/1/2011
  • No Time To Teach -Annotated Slide Presentation. 
    Biagioli F. Chappelle KG. Toffler WL, Family Medicine Digital Resources Library
    http://www.fmdrl.org/2665
    1/1/2010
  • Innovative Pearls from the NIH-sponsored Behavioral and Social Sciences Education Initiative. 
    Toffler W, Fink M, Skochelak S, Rogers J, Chappelle K, Family Medicine Digital Resources Library
    1/1/2009
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Press Mentions

  • Catholic Medical Professionals Can Be Punished for Following Their Consciences
    Catholic Medical Professionals Can Be Punished for Following Their ConsciencesJune 23rd, 2020
  • Available Resources from the Charlotte Lozier Institute
    Available Resources from the Charlotte Lozier InstituteJanuary 21st, 2020
  • Should the Terminally Ill Control How They Die?
    Should the Terminally Ill Control How They Die?March 13th, 2016

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