Members of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis (IBE)
President – Michael Siefman, PT, DC, DACAN, FIACN, DIBE
Dr. Siefman maintains a private practice in Naples, FL. He is the past Vice President of the International Academy of Clinical Neurology and is a past examining board member of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology. He is the founder and current President of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis. Dr. Siefman is also a trustee of the Florida Chiropractic Association's Council on Neurology and in 2009 was the liaison between the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine and the Florida Chiropractic Association. He is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology, a Diplomate of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology, a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Consultants, a Diplomate of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts as well as a licensed Physical Therapist. He was elected the Florida Chiropractic Association’s Chiropractor of the Year in 2009.
Vice President – Luis C. Vera, DC, DIBCN, DIBE
Dr. Vera received his doctorate at New York Chiropractic College and bachelor’s degree in pre-med/ anthropology from Rutgers University. He performed his post doctoral neurology and electrodiagnosis education through both Northwestern Health Sciences University and New York Chiropractic College. He has undergone specialty training and is a Diplomate and Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist.Additionally, he has also attained Diplomate, Fellowship and Board Certification status in Electrodiagnosis. Most recently, he has had the honor of being appointed asAdjunct Clinical Faculty at Northwestern Health Sciences University and as Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Volunteer Faculty, at the University of Central Florida, College of Medicine in the Department of Medical Education.Dr. Vera has been a member of Regional Chiropractic Group since 2003 where his clinical focus consists of neuromusculoskeletal pathology and electrodiagnostic evaluations.
Secretary – Jeffery A Ross, DC, DIBE
Dr. Ross earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. Additionally, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Brockport where he graduated Summa Cum Laude, with majors in both biology and chemistry. Dr. Ross joined General Diagnostic Associates in 2002 and performs electrodiagnostic evaluations in the Rochester and Syracuse, NY regions. Prior to joining GDA, Dr. Ross practiced in both Upstate NY and North Carolina. While in private practice, he worked in both Chiropractic and Multi-disciplinary clinics that focused on the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Dr. Ross received his post-doctorate certification in Electrodiagnosis through New York Chiropractic College and currently is a co-instructor for Neurodiagnostic Consultants and assists in training other doctors in the area of Evoked Potentials.
Treasurer – Gary R. Smith, DC, DIBE
Dr. Smith maintains a private practice, Clinton Square Chiropractic, located in Elma, NY. He has extensive experience in the performance and interpretation of nerve conduction studies, evoked potentials, and needle electromyography. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College in Seneca Falls, NY and continued his education through National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois and obtained certification in Electrodiagnosis. Dr. Smith is also is on the faculty of Neurodiagnostic Consultants and teaches neurophysiological techniques across the country to other practicing doctors at the post-graduate level. Currently, Dr. Smith and Dr. Dishman are collecting data for research on multiple digit antidromic sensory nerve conduction studies.
Board Member – J. Donald Dishman, DC, MSc, DIBCN, FIACN, DIBE
Dr. Dishman has 20 years of clinical experience in the field of electrodiagnostic medicine. He is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist and specializes in the clinical, educational, and research aspects of electrodiagnostics. Dr. Dishman was awarded a Master of Science degree in Neuroscience from Syracuse University.
His research has been extensively published in the scientific literature including the prestigious journals Spine, Electromyography and Clinical Neurophysiology, and the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics. In 2001, Dr. Dishman was awarded the "Scott Haldeman Award", for the best original research paper at the World Federation of Chiropractic Congress in Paris, France. His research includes the areas of H-reflexes, F-responses, transcranial magnetic stimulation and the use of magnetic stimulation in the evaluation of late responses in radiculopathy. He is a current faculty member of Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, New York Chiropractic College, Post-Graduate Division, Syracuse University's Department of Bioengineering and Neurosciences, Institute for Sensory Research and also is the lead instructor for Neurodiagnostic Consultants.
The IBE certification shall serve to identify qualified specialists in electrodiagnosis.
These specialists shall be known as Diplomates of the International Board of Electrodiagnosis (D.I.B.E).
The IBE shall enhance the quality of electrodiagnostic services through the voluntary certification process. Objectives of the IBE are as follows:
1. To describe, in terms of knowledge and skills, an electrodiagnostician with special expertise in evaluation and diagnosis of patients with neurologic disorders or who require neurologic assessment.
2. To set the standards for knowledge and skills required for certification.
3. To construct, supervise and administer comprehensive, psychometrically valid, unbiased, examinations designed to evaluate those skills and knowledge.
4. To monitor, evaluate and improve the standards and procedures of the certification process.
5. To act as the final authority on grading and certifying the electrodiagnostician.
6. To set standards for the quality and scope of post-graduate training programs to ensure that their graduates will obtain necessary training credit toward certification.
7. To inform the public, other professions and other chiropractic organizations of the purposes, activities and responsibilities of the IBE.
