What are the attributes of an effective independent medical examiner?
An independent medical examiner must have considerable medical knowledge, through both experience and education. The examiner must combine those attributes with the ability to provide an independent, impartial, and thorough analysis of an individual’s condition. Dr. Myerson has an M.D. and M.P.H., along with 25 years of clinical practice, many of which were spent in leadership positions and in emergency medical practice. Dr. Myerson also has worked as a consultant for more than a decade, and therefore understands how to provide an objective, comprehensive medical assessment. Consequently, based on his knowledge and experience, Dr. Myerson meets the profile of an effective independent medical examiner.
