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6-A RESOLUTION
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10-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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12-October 3, 2023
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15-To confirm the appointment of Dr. Carolyn Gorman to the Board of Medicine.
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17-RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18-resolution may be cited as the “Board of Medicine Dr. Carolyn Gorman Confirmation Resolution
19-of 2023”.
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21-Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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1+MURIEL BOWSER
2+June 29, 2023
3+The Honorable
4+Phil Mendelson
5+Chairman
6+Council
7+of the District of Columbia
8+John A. Wilson Building
9+MAYOR
10+1350Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11+Washington, DC 20004
12+Dear Chairman Mendelson:
13+In accordance with section 2
14+of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law
15+2-142; D.
16+C. Official Code§ 1-523.01), and pursuant to section 203 of the District of Columbia
17+Health Occupations Revision Act
18+of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official
19+Code§ 3-1202.03), I am pleased to nominate the following person:
2320 Dr. Carolyn Gorman
2421 South Carolina Avenue, SE
2522 Washington, DC 20003
2623 (Ward 6)
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28-as a physician licensed to practice in the District member of the Board of Medicine, established
29-by section 203 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective
30-March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.03), for a term to end August 3,
31-2025. 
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33-Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
34-nominee and to the Mayor.
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36-Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
24+for appointment
25+as a physician licensed to practice in the District member of the Board of
26+Medicine, replacing Dr. Karen George, to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending August
27+3, 2025.
28+Enclosed
29+you will find biographical information detailing the expenence of the above­
30+mentioned nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the
31+confirmation process.
32+I would appreciate the
33+Council's earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
34+Please do not hesitate to contact me,
35+or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor's Office of Talent
36+and Appointments, should the Council require additional information. 1
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49+hairman Phil Mendelson
50+at the request
51+of the Mayor
52+A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
53+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
54+14 To confirm the appointment of Dr. Carolyn Gorman to the Board of Medicine.
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56+16 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
57+17 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Medicine Dr. Carolyn Gorman Confirmation Resolution
58+18 of 2023".
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60+20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the appointment of:
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63+Dr. Carolyn Gorman
64+23 South Carolina A venue, SE
65+24 Washington, DC 20003
66+25 (Ward 6)
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68+27 as a physician licensed to practice in the District member of the Board of Medicine, pursuant to
69+28 section 203 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective
70+29 March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code§ 3-1202.03), replacing Dr. Karen George,
71+30 to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending August 3, 2025.
72+31 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
73+32 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
74+33 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Carolyn M. Gorman
75+Professional Experience
76+Attending Physician (September, 2014 -present)
77+Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Mid-Atlantic Permanente
78+Medical Group (Washington, DC)
79+► After seeing patients frustrated with the lack of medical advice, sought out training
80+in
81+women's sexual dysfunction evaluation and treatment which closed a large and
82+important patient care gap
83+► Acted as labor and delivery attending physician nurturing the delivery of thousands
84+of healthy
85+new babies
86+,-In a large teaching hospital, gave constructive criticism to approximately 80 resi dent
87+physicians which contributed to the development of a new generation of
88+obstetricians and gynecologists
89+► Among all OBGYNs in MAPMG, was the 24
90+th highest physician wi th excellent-on ly
91+MPS scores (85%) demonstrating superior patient relations which furthered
92+improved health outcomes
93+Physician Director of Clinician Patient Commu nication Faculty
94+(January, 2020 -presentJ
95+► Organized presenters and small group facilitators for eleven full day virtual events
96+during 2021 which provided a ppropriate coverage for
97+the communication training of
98+over 150 physicians
99+► Conducted quarterly CPC faculty meetings where a discussion and reflection of
100+CPC programming led
101+to modifications which improved physician experiences
102+during communication trainings
103+► Contributed to the Professional Wellness and Development team with physician
104+insight as an additional perspective which improved
105+the department's various
106+offerings to physicians
107+Clinician Patient Communication Faculty Trai ner
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109+February, 2019 -present)
110+► In support of physician training. demonstrated the 4 Habits model of clinical
111+communication resulting
112+in physic ian participants with greater self-awareness of Resume: Carolyn M. Gorman
113+their communication deficits and methods to improve physician -patient
114+relationships
115+► Facilitated small group sessions with patient actors in order to develop the physician
116+participants' skills
117+in establishing rapport and trust which improved patient care
118+Physician Ambassador (January, 2018 -present)
119+)-" Coordinated with Kaiser Permanente Health Plan corporate event and sales
120+departments
121+to highlight Capitol Hill Medical Center by giving tours of medical
122+center to current and future potential corporate partners which demonstrated the
123+uniqueness and benefits of
124+the integrated medical system of Kaiser Permanente
125+► Demonstrated the excellence of Health Connect medical record system through
126+presentations
127+to human resources officers from potential Kaiser Permanente Health
128+Plan customers leading to greater likelihood of their recommendations to partner
129+with Kaiser Permanence
130+Shared Success Group Mentor (May, 2017 -present)
131+► Supported approximately twenty new physicians at the Capitol Hill and Northwest
132+Medical Center by addressing workflow concerns and in-basket management
133+strategies resulting
134+in greater efficiency and physician satisfaction
135+► Facilitated small group monthly mentoring of new physicians across primary care
136+and specialty
137+departments which included reviewing benefits, resources and
138+opportunities which reinforced their long-term
139+career growth potential within Mid­
140+Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
141+Physician Volunteer (April 2012-June 2013)
142+Hadassah Medical Center (Ein Kerem, Israel)
143+► While living abroad for two years, assisted in weekly minimally invasive gynecologic
144+surgeries which allowed for maintenance
145+of surgical skills
146+Assistant Division Director, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
147+(January 2010 -July 2011, Georgetown Unive rsity, Washington, DC}
148+► In order to improve physician efficiency and patient safety, new departmental
149+workflows
150+were designed which successfully led to greater physician and patient
151+satisfaction
152+Assistant Professor (August 2006 -July 2011)
153+► GUH OBGYN Residency
154+o Within che resident continuicy clinic, precepted new physicians
155+in developing
156+diagnosis and
157+treatment plans which promoted their education through real­
158+time feedback
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162+-I Resume: Carolyn M. Gorman
163+o Using excellent instructional and coaching skills, trained and men tored
164+cohorts of 24 new physicians which resulted in an overall evaluation score
165+4.8/5 from residents
166+► GUH OBGYN Thi rd Year of M edical School Clerkship Role
167+o Facilitated weekly small groups
168+of medical students using problem-based
169+learning which cultivated
170+their critical thinking skills
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172+With an average of 96 medical students per year. instructed students on a
173+variety
174+of OBGYN topics which refined my large group speaking skills and
175+gained an over
176+all evaluati on score from medical students 4.5/5
177+Physician Champion, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
178+Electronic Medical Record Committee Qune 2009 - July 20 I I)
179+Pri
180+or to the first EMR was introduced to the department, Initiated new workflows for the
181+OBGYN
182+department which successfully facilitated the transition from paper to electronic
183+medical
184+records
185+Educ;:ation
186+Certificate in Sexuality Counseling and Sexuality Education, University
187+of Michigan~ Ann Arbor, MI
188+Continui ng medical education in sexual functioni ng, health and sexual p roblems
189+(April 2016 -March 20
190+17)
191+Residency, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge IL
192+Specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002 -2006)
193+Medical School, Medical College of Virginia at VCU, Richmond, VA
194+Doctor of Medicine ( 1998 -2002)
195+College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
196+Bachelor of Arts in Spanish ( 1993 -1997)
197+Invited Lectures
198+Gardasil: HPV Vaccine
199+Fredrick Memorial Hospital (November 5, 2007, Fredrick, MD)
200+Gynecology 101
201+Georgetown Women's Basketball Team (September 4, 2009. Washington, DC)
202+Enjoying a Healthy Sex Life
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204+Page 3 i [Type your e-mail address) Resume: Carolyn M. Gorn:,an
205+Kaiser Permanente Whole Health and Wellness Series, Thriving After 60 Day
206+(May 6, 20 17)
207+Demystifying Women's Sexual Desire
208+Kaiser Permanente WebEx CME 0anuary 18, 2018)
209+Enjoying a Health Sex Life
210+Senior Zone Radio Show (May 20, 20 19
211+Women's Cancer and Sexuality
212+Kaiser Permanente Whole Health and Wellness Series, Cancer Survivorship Day
213+Qune I,
214+2019)
215+Public Service
216+Volunteer Physician, Latin American Medical Providers
217+Volunteer one week per year in Guatemala (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010)
218+Page 4 I [Type yo ur phone number] Resume: Carolyn M. Gorman
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221+WASHINGT ON
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223+Executive Office of the Mayor -Office of Talent and Appointments
224+John A. Wilson Building I 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 I Washington, DC 20004
225+Carolyn Gorman
226+Dr. Carolyn Gorman, MD is the physician director of Clinician
227+Patient Communication (CPC) at the Department
228+of Obstetrics and
229+Gynecology with Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group
230+(MAPMG).
231+Throughout her career, Dr. Gorman's passion in medicine has lied
232+with medical mission work and health education, specifically in
233+sexual health education and treating women with a sexual
234+dysfunction. At MAPMG,
235+as an attending physician, she has
236+nurtured the delivery
237+of thousands of healthy newborns and gave
238+constructive criticism to approximately
239+80 resident physicians. As
240+the physician director
241+of CPC, she trains physicians in the 4 Habits
242+of Communication resulting in physician participants with greater
243+self-awareness
244+of their communication deficits and facilitates small group sessions with patient
245+actors to develop physician participants' skills in establishing rapport and trust.
246+Dr. Gorman was named a Top Doc in the Washingtonian Magazine in 2019 and 2020, as well as
247+in the Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 and 2021. She was a volunteer physician at Latin
248+American Medical Providers, where she visited Guatemala with a medical mission team
249+in the
250+years 2005 through 2007, and 2010. Dr. Gorman has been with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente
251+Group (MAPMG) for the past nine years.
252+A Ward 6 resident, Dr. Carolyn Gorman received her medical degree at Virigina Commonwealth
253+University, finished her residency at Lutheran General Hospital, and earned a certificate in
254+Women's Sexual Health through the University
255+of Michigan. She received her Bachelor of Arts in
256+Spanish from the College of William and Mary.
257+* * * GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
258+Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
259+* * * Wt:. ARt:.
260+WASl-llNGTON
261+oc
262+Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
263+To:
264+From:
265+Date:
266+Subject: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
267+Betsy Cavendish
268+March 8, 2023
269+Legal sufficiency review
270+of Resolutions nominating Dr. Aeva Gaymon-Doomes,
271+Dr. Carolyn Gorman, Daanish Jones, Dr. Padmaja Pavuluri, and Dr. Asha Payne
272+as members
273+of the Board of Medicine
274+This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
275+found them to
276+be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
277+hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office
278+of the Mayor, at
279+202-724-1303, or
280+me at 202-724-7681.
281+Elizabeth
282+A. (Betsy) Cavendish
283+The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D. C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681