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MU
RIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 3, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvani a Avenue , NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1- 523.01), and pursuant to section 224 of the District of Columb ia Health
Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, effective July 19, 2024 (D.C. Law 25-191; D.C. Official Code §
3-1202.24), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Dr. Tremikae Owens
Chancellor’s Way, NE
Washington, DC 20017
(Ward 5)
for appointment as a medical physician licensed in the District who works with acupuncturists, doctors
of chiropractic, or naturopathic physicians member of the Board of Integrative Healthcare, f illing a
new seat, for a term of one year.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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3 at the request of the Mayor
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the appointment of Dr. Tremikae Owens to the Board of Integrative Healthcare.
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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 Integrative Healthcare Dr. Tremikae Owens
19 Confirmation Resolution of 2025".
20 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confinns the appointment of:
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22 Dr. Tremikae Owens
23 Chancellor's Way , N E
24 Washington, DC 20017
25 (Ward 5)
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27 as a medical physician licensed in the District who works with acupuncturists, doctors of
28 chiropractic, or naturopathic physicians member of the Board of Integrative Healthcare,
29 established by section 224 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of
30 1985, effective July 19, 2024 (D.C. Law 25-191; D .C . Official Code§ 3-1202.24), filling a new
31 seat, for a term of one year.
32 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
33 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
34 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
TREMIKAE R.OWENS, M.D
WORK EXPERIENCE
StaffPhysician(Contractor),OccupationalHealthServicesClinicattheFoodand
Drug Administration, December 2023 - Present. White Oak, Maryland, 40
hours/week.
+Providesmedicalcare,treatment,andcounselingtoFDAemployeesrelatedto
‘occupationalinjuriesandillnesses.
+ProvidesSupportfortheFDASurveillanceProgram
+Provideshealthandwellnessservicesonsiteorremotelyasneeded.
+Evaluatesemployeesseekingmedicalattention.
+Providesclearanddefinitivemedicalorpsychiatricjudgmentspertainingtomedical
problemsorworkrestrictionsrelatingtothespecificjobofeachemployee.
*Ordersandreviewlaboratoryprocessingresultsandprovidesresultstotheemployee.
+Appraisesandreportsworkenvironmenthealthhazardsbroughttothephysician's
attentionthroughanyillnessorinjurypresentedthatmayhaveresultedfromahazardous
orunhealthyconditioninthebuilding.*Servesinaconsultativeroletohelpdevelopactionplanstodealwithnewlyidentified
workenvironmenthazards
+Reviewstreatmentsandmedicationsprescribedbyanemployee'spersonalphysician.
*Clarifiesorinterpretsmedicalterminologyandconceptsappearingindocumentation
preparedbyanemployee'sprivatephysicianregardingtheemployee'sphysicalormental
fitnessconditionsthatmay impacttheemployee'sperformanceorconduct.
+Clarifiesorinterpretsissuesofmedicalfitnesswithrespecttoreasonableaccommodation
ofanallegedlyhandicappingcondition.
+Provideshealthcounselingtoindividualemployees,whichincludes,butnotlimitedto,
physicalexaminations,referralsfromotherhealthcareproviderssuchaspersonal
physicians,andobservationsfromsupervisorsormanagementpersonnel.
StaffPhysician(Contractor),DisabilityExaminer,January2024-Present.Industrial
MedicalAssociates,WashingtonD.C.,20-30hours/month
+PerformsconsultativemedicalassessmentsrelatedtoSocialSecuritydisabilityclaims.
+Analyzesandinterpretsdiagnostictestsandmedicaldata.Conductsphysicals,assessing
anyinjuries,disabilities,ormedicalconditions.
+Providesexpertopiniononanindividual'sphysicalhealthandabilitytoworkorcarryout
dailyactivities.
Flight Surgeon (Active Duty Military), Branch Chief of Flight and Operational
Medicine, Division of Aerospace Medicine, Military O-5 Grade, November 2017 –
November 2023. Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD, 40
hours/week.
• Served as a consultant to the Surgeon General of the Air National Guard on matters
pertaining to the flying safety and operational readiness mission for the Air National Guard
Medical Service.
• Developed and managed medical programs in support of aviation safety.
• Directed clinical programs and policies to ensure the medical response capability of the
Air National Guard.
• Interfaced with Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, state and federal agencies to
produce aeromedical policy for 107,000 Guardsmen in 89 Air National Guard medical units.
• Performed quality medical reviews and dispositions, analysis and interpretation of flying
standards, and medical clearance of aviators and military special duty personnel.
• Maintained consistency in application of appropriate medical standards to medical cases.
• Trained and mentored flight surgeons and other medical providers in the Air National
Guard across 54 states and territories.
• Directed the technical and administrative aspects of an $11.9 million Medical Case
Management contract while serving in the role of Contracting Officer Representative,
facilitating military medical readiness. Supervised four military personnel and oversaw 15
contractors.
• Lauded by leadership as a “vital flight medicine leader, top medical officer, stellar
clinician, superb Air Force medical service resource.”
• Supervisory responsibilities: Monitored and evaluated performance of subordinates.
Approved leave and personnel actions. Assigned responsibilities. Resolved complaints and
disciplinary matters. Guided staff in meeting daily operational demands. Communicated
program objectives and set priorities.
Flight Surgeon (Active Duty Military), Branch Chief of Physical Exams and Standards,
Division of Aerospace Medicine, Military O-5 Grade, March 2017 – November 2017
(Active Duty Military). Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, MD,
40 hours/week
• Advised the Surgeon General of the Air National Guard on military medical standards and
disability policy.
• Developed, interpreted, and implemented policies and guidelines for the military
disability evaluation system.
• Led the medical standards mission of the Air National Guard Medical Service.
• Implemented clinical programs and policies of the Air National Guard Surgeon General.
• Managed and oversaw deployability and military retention standards of Air National
Guard personnel.
• Performed quality medical reviews and dispositions, analysis, and interpretation of
medical qualification standards for military personnel.
• Interfaced with the offices of the Secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force Surgeon
General, and state and federal agencies to coordinate medical standards policies.
• Spearheaded vital responses to medically related Congressional inquiries from Air
National Guard personnel.
• Lauded as “top 1 of 4 field grade officers, outstanding leader and action officer, intense
focus on excellence and innovation.”
Medical Director, Staff Family Medicine Physician (Active Duty Military), Primary
Care Manager, Military O4-O5 grade, August 2011 – March 2017, Malcolm Grow
Medical Clinic and Surgery Center, Family Medicine Clinic, Joint Base Andrews, MD,
40 hours/week
• Medical Director (2013-2016) - Led a family health clinic team of 13 providers.
Provided clinical oversight for the Family Health Clinic, 15k enrollees, 50K annual patient
encounters. Guided 15 providers/10 registered nurses, 29 medical technicians. Oversaw
training and continuing education for the clinical staff. Assured facility compliance with all
federal, state, and local laws. Led the clinic’s process to ensure the appropriateness and
quality of medical care. Approved credentials and privileges for the facility's providers.
• Staff Family Physician / Primary Care Manager (2011-2017) - Led, orchestrated, and
delivered comprehensive outpatient health care for a 1,250-patient empanelment.
• Maintained readiness and promoting healthy lifestyles through patient screening,
education, surveillance.
• Assisted in providing 24-hour coverage for over 20,000 Active-Duty members and
retirees, as well as their dependents.
• Provided operational medicine care and preventive health assessments for military
deployers.
• Evaluated subordinate performance and completed provider peer reviews.
• Served as a member of the hospital Credentials Committee.
Staff Family Medicine Physician (Active Duty Military), Military O-4 Grade, July 2010
– August 2011 Primary Care Clinic, 51st Medical Group, Osan Air Base, Korea, 40
hours/week
• Provided full-spectrum family medicine and coordinated specialty consults, emergent
transports, and minor procedures.
• Delivered comprehensive outpatient primary healthcare for a 945-adult empanelment
with 2,800 visits.
• Directed clinical operations for one physician assistant, two registered nurses, and four
medical technicians.
• Oversaw 5,000 team visits and 2,000 telecommunications for 11,500 eligible
beneficiaries.
• Lauded by patients with the highest Service Delivery Assessment scores of all the clinic
providers.
• #1 of 7 Primary Care Managers for productivity, key to the Pacific Air Force 2010 military
“Hospital of the Year” award.
• Provided Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee oversight, supporting 52 providers,
executed drug utilization evaluations.
• Performed provider peer review.
Flight Surgeon (Active Duty Military), Military O-3 Grade, July 2003 – June 2007
62nd Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, AR, 40 hours/week
• Served as Primary Care Manager for 250 military aviators.
• Provided comprehensive medical care to include physical evaluations, diagnostic
evaluations, minor surgical procedures, and treatment planning.
• Provided aeromedical waiver management, safety evaluations, and medical certifications
for aviators.
• Served as medical advisor and consultant to the flying squadron Commander.
• Completed industrial workplace inspections and inspected air control tower operations,
essential in promoting occupational safety.
• Regularly participated as aircrew in C-130 aerial flights and missions.
• Supervised aeromedical technicians.
EDUCATION
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Arkansas for the Medical Sciences College of
Medicine, Little Rock, AR 2002
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Biology, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA 1998
INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY
55th Medical Group / University of Nebraska Medical Center Family Medicine Residency
Offutt Air Force Base, NE: July 2008 – July 2010
Dewitt Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Internship
Ft. Belvoir, VA: July 2007 – July 2008
Christus St. Joseph Hospital Family Medicine Internship
Houston, TX: July 2002 – July 2003
MILITARY SERVICE
• Air National Guard (Active Duty): March 2017 - Oct 2023
• United States Air Force (Active Duty): July 2003 – March 2017
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
• Expertise in the principles of Family Medicine and Occupational Health
• Retired Military Physician
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
• Board-Certification in Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine,
#1052695339, 7/15/10 - Present
• Board-Certification in Lifestyle Medicine, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, #0047,
10/25/18 – 10/25/28
• Certification in Physician Medical Acupuncture, Helms Medical Institute, 2019 - Present
• District of Columbia Medical Licensure #MD048171, 3/19/20 - 12/31/24
• Maryland State Medical Licensure #D88196, 8/30/19 - 9/30/25
• Virginia State Medical Licensure #0101266607, 4/8/19 – 7/31/26
• Arkansas State Medical Licensure #E3858, 10/3/03 - 7/31/26
• Basic Life Support Certification, 8/24/23 – 8/24/25
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support 12/7/24 – 12/2026
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Family Physicians
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Dr. Tremikae Owens
Dr. Tremikae Owens is a dedicated family medicine physician with over
20 years of experience. She has worked in various clinical settings,
including military medicine, occupational health, and integrative health
providing comprehensive care for a wide range of medical conditions.
She completed her residency training in Family Medicine and is board
certified in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Committed to
lifelong learning, Dr. Owens further trained in Medical Acupuncture at
the Helms Medical Institute and became a certified Acupuncture
Physician. Her expertise in both Western and Eastern medicine allows Dr.
Owens to offer a holistic approach to care, integrating acupuncture as a
complementary therapy to enhance overall wellness.
She is passionate about empowering others to achieve better health through a balanced and
comprehensive approach. Dr. Owens is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a member of the National Medical
Association, and the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
A Ward 5 resident, Dr. Tremikae earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology at Spelman College
and her Doctor of Medicine at the University of Arkansas.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 2000 4 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Tomas Talamante , Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: February 14, 2025
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Dr. Gavin Elliott, Dr. Shanna
Walker, Dr. Stephanie Johnson, Dr. Keita Vanterpool, Dr. Nancy Aboulmouna,
Dr. Tremikae Owens, Terrance Hunter and Kamilah Martin -Proctor as members
of the Board of Integrative Healthcare
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above -referenced resolution s and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202 -
724-1303, or me at 202 -724-7681.
______________________________
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish