John W. "Rick" Richards, Jr, MD MMM CPE FAAFP FACPE

John W. "Rick" Richards, Jr, MD MMM CPE FAAFP FACPE has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the healthcare industry. John W. "Rick"​ is currently the President & CEO of Impac Consulting, LLC, a position they have held since 2018. In 2019, they became the Chief Executive Officer of Cathaid Inc., a company that provides a simple and effective catheter replacement device.

Prior to these roles, Dr. Richards served as the Director & Chairman of the Finance & Audit Committee at Augusta University Research Institute starting in 2014. John W. "Rick"​ also held the position of President & CEO at Richcraft, LP since 1987.

John W. "Rick"​ has had several positions in the field of publications, including roles such as Editor, Associate Editor, Editorial Board member, and Reviewer. These positions were held from 1984 until 2016.

In addition, Dr. Richards has held various leadership positions in companies such as Global Emergency Resources, where they served as both the Chief Medical Officer and President & Chief Medical Officer. John W. "Rick"​ also served as the President of D B Alchemy, a company they founded, from 2007 to 2014.

John W. "Rick"​ has also worked at inVentiv Health, where they held the positions of Chief Medical Officer and Chief Innovations Officer of the Patient Outcomes Division. Dr. Richards was responsible for creating innovative opportunities for new products and services during their tenure at inVentiv Health.

John W. "Rick" Richards, Jr, MD MMM CPE FAAFP FACPE has an extensive education history. John W. "Rick"​ began their educational journey at Kershaw High School, although the specific dates are not provided. John W. "Rick"​ went on to attend Clemson University from 1968 to 1972, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.

Continuing their pursuit of a medical career, Richards enrolled at the Medical University of South Carolina from 1972 to 1976, where they obtained their MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree. Following this, they completed a year at Western General Hospital in 1976, focusing on outpatient surgery.

Richards then embarked on a Family Medicine Residency at Spartanburg Regional Hospital, which they completed from 1976 to 1979, earning their ABFP (American Board of Family Practice) certification.

In 1979, they briefly studied Cardiology at St. Bartholomew Hospital for an unspecified duration.

Later, in 1994, Richards enrolled in the American College of Physician Executives, where they pursued a degree in Physician Executive (CPE) until 1998.

In 1997, they attended Carnegie Mellon University for a year to obtain a Master of Medical Management (MMM) degree, specializing in Medical Management.

Lastly, in 2011, Richards obtained a master-level Healthcare Emergency Professional (CHEP) certification from the International Board Certification of Safety Managers.

Overall, Richards has accumulated a diverse educational background with degrees and certifications encompassing fields such as Medicine, Medical Management, and Healthcare Emergency Professionalism.