CURRICULUM VITAE
Bruce W. Randolph, MD, MPH
901- 497-1404
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
University of Oklahoma - Health Sciences Center
Occupational Health (1994-1995)
Johns Hopkins University - School of Hygiene and Public Health
Master of Public Health Degree, Health Policy and Management (1989)
University of Florida - College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine Degree (1984)
Tuskegee University (previously Tuskegee Institute) - Tuskegee, Alabama
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology (1980)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
University of Oklahoma - Health Science Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
Residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine (1994-1995)
Johns Hopkins University - School of Hygiene and Public Health
Baltimore, Maryland
Department of Preventive Medicine
Residency in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health (1988-1989)
University of Arkansas Area Health Education Center
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Department of Family Medicine
Residency in Family Medicine (1984-1985)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Health Consultant (2024-Present)
ROMS Consulting Services
Memphis, Tennessee
Provides presentations, seminars, and consulting services in the following areas:
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Occupational Health
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Public Health
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Community Health
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Health Data Analysis
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Health Advocacy
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Health Disparities
Wellness Coach (2024-Present)
ROMS Total Wellness
Memphis, Tennessee
Provides presentations, seminars, and coaching services in the following areas:
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Mental Wellness
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Physical Wellness
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Spiritual Wellness
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Stress Management
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Body Movement
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Healthy Eating
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Faith & Spirituality
Corrections Health Officer/Administrator of Inmate Health Care Compliance (2023 -2024)
Shelby County Division of Corrections
Shelby County Government
Memphis, Tennessee
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Served as a liaison, subject matter expert, and direct point of contact to the inmate medical provider and Corrections leadership, offering medical and administrative guidance for inmate health at Corrections.
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Evaluated and made policy and programmatic recommendations to leadership based upon the clinical performance of the inmate medical vendor.
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Served as the Correctional Department spokesperson on health issues and concerns as designated by the Director.
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Audited the health outcomes of inmates and made periodic reports on ways to improve inmates' mental and physical well-being in partnership with the inmate medical provider.
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Served as the lead liaison for any investigation and control of potential disease outbreaks making recommendations and offering counsel to Correctional leadership.
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Made health programmatic recommendations for planning and funding priorities for Correctional inmate health needs.
Health Officer/ Administrator of Clinical Health Bureau (2019 – 2023)
Shelby County Health Department
Shelby County Government
Memphis, Tennessee
Provided the following services:
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Fulfilled the role and statutory requirements of local Public Health Officer including issuing Health Orders/Directives during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Worked in close collaboration with the medical community to enhance the health status of the general population
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Enforced appropriate rules, regulations and ordinances essential to the control preventable and infectious diseases.
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Oversaw the investigation and control of potential disease outbreak
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Provided medical consultation, leadership, direction and oversight of all programs and services of the Shelby County Health Department
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Provided public health guidance and medical input into the delivery of public health services that are provided by the health department
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Informed public citizens of potential health problems and assures dissemination of appropriate information
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Communicated on issues of public health concern to citizens, providers, and other agencies through presentations, media, and publication of written reports
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Administrator of the following programs: TB Elimination, STI/HIV/Hep C, Ryan White, Occupational Health, and Forensic Medical.
Occupational Medicine Physician/Assistant Professor (2014 – 2017)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Department of Family & Preventive Medicine
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Provided the following services:
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Disability Evaluations
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Impairment Ratings
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Independent Medical Evaluations
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Evaluation and Management of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
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Driving Assessment Medical Evaluations
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Health & Wellness Evaluations
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Evaluation and Management of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Occupational Medicine Physician/Owner (2002-2019)
ROMS (Randolph Occupational Medicine Services, Inc.)
Memphis, Tennessee
Provided the following services:
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Disability Evaluations
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Impairment Ratings
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Independent Medical Evaluations
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Fitness for Duty Medical Evaluations
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Pre-Placement and Post-Offer Medical Exams
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Return to Work Medical Exams
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Occupational Medicine Consulting Services
Occupational Medicine Physician (1997-2002)
Primary Care Physicians, PC (Baptist Minor Medical Centers)
Memphis, Tennessee
Provided the following services:
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Evaluation and Management of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
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Workers’ Compensation Medical Care
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Occupational Medicine services for companies in the Memphis Metro area
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Occupational Medicine consultation services in areas such as workplace hazards, occupational safety and health, workers compensation, OSHA regulations, ADA, and FMLA.
Occupational Medicine Physician (1996-1997)
Occupational Medicine Consultants, Inc.
Memphis, Tennessee
Provided the following services:
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Evaluation and Management of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
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Workers’ Compensation Medical Care
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Occupational Medicine services for companies in the Memphis Metro area
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Occupational Medicine consultation services in areas such as workplace hazards, occupational safety and health, workers compensation, OSHA regulations, ADA, and FMLA.
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Management of outpatient Occupational Medicine Clinic
Family Medicine Physician/Owner (1991-1996)
Randolph Health Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Provided the following services:
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Family medical care
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Preventive health care
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Disability evaluations
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Served as the Physician for Guthrie Job Corps Center
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Served as the Campus Physician for Langston University
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Served as a consultant for a community health center and community-based organizations
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Established and operated a school-based clinic for adolescent males
Preventive Medical Consultant (1989-1991)
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner for Personal Health Service.
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Consultant in the areas of chronic diseases, communicable diseases, health promotion, disease prevention, and minority health issues.
Family Medicine Physician/Medical Officer (1989-1989)
Indian Health Services - Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Hospital
Eagle Butte, South Dakota
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Provided primary health care services to adult and pediatric patients on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation.
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Fulfillment of National Health Service Corp obligation
Family Medicine Physician/Private Practice (1988-1989)
Francine Higgs-Shipman, M.D.
Baltimore, Maryland
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Provided ambulatory primary care services to adult and pediatric patients on a part-time basis while attending Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health.
Family Medicine Physician (1986-1988)
Benton Medical Clinic
Ashland, Mississippi
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Provided primary health care services to adult and pediatric patients in rural Northern Mississippi. Services provided include hospital visits, home visits, and clinic visits.
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Provided health care services for Rust College, participated in health fairs, and gave presentations on various health topics.
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National Health Service Corps obligation
Family Medicine Physician/Owner (1985-1986)
Clay County Health & Medical Clinic
West Point, Mississippi
Provided the following services:
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Family medical care
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Preventive health care
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Disability evaluations
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Health & Wellness Counseling
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Performed many administrative duties related to managing a private physician’s office.
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National Health Service Corps obligation
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Provided health care services for Mary Holmes College, participated in health fairs, and gave presentations on various health topics.
CERTIFICATION
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Maintenance of Board Certification - Occupational Medicine (2009), American Board of Preventive Medicine
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Board Certified - Occupational Medicine (1999), American Board of Preventive Medicine
LICENSURE
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State of Tennessee (Active)
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State of Mississippi (Inactive)
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State of Arkansas (Inactive)
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State of Oklahoma (Inactive)
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State of Maryland (Inactive)
PUBLICATIONS
Atin R. Datta, Bruce Randolph and Judah L. Rosner (1983): “Detection of Chemical Stimulate Tn9 Transportation in Escherichia Coli,” Mol Gen Genet 189:243-50.
Paul C. Lampley and Bruce Randolph (1989): “Patients’ and Physicians’ Assessments of the Patient’s Health in Rural Mississippi,” Academic Medicine 64, 669-672.
Bruce W. Randolph (1991): “Closing the Gap: The Role of the African American Community”, Journal of the National Medical Association, Vol. 83, No.2, 123-124
Bruce W. Randolph (1991): “Parity in Health: A challenge for the 1990’s,” State of Black Oklahoma, Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City.
M.M. Randolph, B.W. Randolph, M. Perry, “Animal Rights Issues and African American Health Care Providers,” Journal of the National Medical Association, Vol. 84, No. 8:649, August 1992.
Bruce W. Randolph and Mildred M. Randolph, “Who Needs an “Occ Doc”? The Role of an Occupational Medicine Physician in an Animal Research Facility, Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science, Vol. 44, No. 2, 68-70, March 2005)
"ISEP”: An Approach to Preventing Violence and Homicide’ Opinion Editorial, Tri-State Defender, March 2021; ISEP: An approach to preventing violence and homicide - TSDMemphis.com
PRESENTATIONS
“HEALTH DISPARITIES IN SHELBY COUNTY, TN”, presented at the Health Disparity Grand Rounds, Methodist Bonheur Healthcare, Memphis, TN, January 2025
"TOTAL WELLNESS AND EMPOWERMENT", an eight-week class in which wellness and empowerment topics were presented to detainees at Shelby County Division of Corrections, Memphis, TN, April 2023 - December 2024. The presentations are posted on www.roms-totalwellness.com.
“HEALTH DISPARITIES IN SHELBY COUNTY, TN”, presented at the Health Disparity Grand Rounds, Methodist Bonheur Healthcare, Memphis, TN, April 2023
“HEALTH DISPARITIES IN SHELBY COUNTY, TN”, presented at the Volunteer State Medical Association Annual Conference, Memphis, TN, June 2023
“OVERCOMING VACCINATION HESITANCY AND INEQUALITY”, A Virtual Vaccine Education Symposium for Black Worshipping Communities, sponsored by Bethel AME Church, Tallahassee, FL, March 2021
“OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES FROM THE ‘OCC DOC’ PERSPECTIVE”, presented to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residents, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medicine Sciences, April 2018
“INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE”, presented to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residents, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medicine Sciences, April 2016
“ESTABLISHING AN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM”, presented to Students, Faculty, and Staff, College of Agriculture, Environmental & Nutrition Sciences, and College of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University, April 2016
“OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE – IMPAIRMENT RATINGS”, presented at the 2016 Health & Safety Seminar, Arkansas Environmental Federation
“OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE”, presented to OSHA Compliance Officers and State OSHA Consultants at the OSHA Consultation/Enforcement SHMS Training, April 2016
“THE WORKPLACE TOUR: THE ‘OCC DOC’ PERSPECTIVE”, presented at the Arkansas Self Insurers Association General Membership Meeting, August 2015
“DOT PHYSICALS & WORKPLACE TOURS”, presented at the Arkansas Trucking Association Self-Insurers Fund Loss Prevention Seminar, November 2015
“IMPAIRMENT RATINGS – WHY DO THEY DIFFER?” presented to the Association of Arkansas Counties, Arkansas Self Insurers Association General Membership Meeting, December 2015
“OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH ISSUES IN PRIMARY CARE” presented at the AMDPA 123rd Scientific Session, Arkansas Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Association, June 2016
AWARD
Tuskegee Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, Class of 2017, Tuskegee University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Founder and President, Issa Ministries, Inc., Memphis, TN (2007 – Present)
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“Not for profit” 501(c) (3) tax-exempt religious corporation that promotes holistic health and total wellness through education, counseling, mentoring, and evangelism.
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Gives presentations on topic such as Total Wellness, Stress Management, Physical Activity/Exercise, Healthy Eating/Weight Management, Spirituality/Faith, and Empowerment for churches and community organizations.
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Collaborates with organizations to promote health and wellness through activities such as 1) “Easy Exercises for Everyone”, a program for seniors in which are taught how to safely exercise and become more active, 2) “Issa Nation”, a mentoring program for youth in which wellness, character development, productive living, and empowerment are emphasized.
Associate Pastor, Rufus K. Young Christian Church, Little Rock, AR (2010 –2019)
Health & Wellness Ministry/Male Mentoring Program
Associate Minister, North Star Community Church, Memphis, TN (2007-2010)
Health & Wellness Ministry/Bible Study /Sunday School Class
Associate Minister, St. Andrew AME Church, Memphis, TN (2003- 2007)
Health Ministry/Bible Study/Sunday School Class
Associate Minister, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Memphis, TN (2001 - 2003)
Health Ministry/Men’s Ministry/ Sunday School Class
Associate Minister, North Star Community Church, Memphis, TN (1999-2001)
Men’s Ministry/Bible Study/Sunday School Class
Associate Minister, St. Andrew AME Church, Memphis, TN (1996-1999)
Health Ministry/Young Men’s Ministry
Youth Minister/Youth Mentor, Avery Chapel AME Church, Oklahoma City, OK (1991- 1996)
Areas of responsibility: Youth Mentoring Program/Youth Ministry