Francis Zolli, DC

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Professor of Clinical Sciences, University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic, 1994 - present

Interim Director, Fones School of Dental Hygiene, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2001 - 2002

Executive Director, Health Sciences, University of Bridgport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1999-2002

Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Francis Zolli DC, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1991-2004

Consultant, Universal Chiropractic Physicians Nationwide, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 1990-2004

Consultant, Progressive Evaluations Services, West Babylon, New York, 1990-2004

Consultant, Independent Medical Examinations, Woodbury, New York, 1990-2004

Consultant, WMR Resources, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, 1990-2004

Consultant, Simon & Schuster, New York, New York, 1990-2004

Consultant, New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Newark, New Jersey, 1990-2004

Consultant, [Legal Cases], [Various], Connecticut, 2002 - present

Consultant, [Legal Cases], [Various], New York. 1980-1990

Consultant, [Legal Cases], [Various], New Jersey, 1980-2004

Founding Dean, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1990-2012

Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Francis Zolli DC, Yonkers, New York, 1989-1990

Vice President for Development, New York Chiropractic College, Glen Head, New York, 1988-1989

Dean of Students, New York Chiropractic College. Glen Head. New York. 1987-1989

Acting Dean of Students, New York Chiropractic College, Glen Head, New York, 1986

Associate Director, Levittown Outpatient Facility, New York College of Chiropractic, Glen Head, New York, 1982-1984

Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Francis Zolli DC, Oceanside, New York, 1981-1984

Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Francis Zolli DC, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1980 -1988

Clinic Director, Levittown Outpatient Facility, New York College of Chiropractic, Glen Head, New York, 1980-1982

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Connecticut, License # 1494, 2002-Present

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of New Jersey, License # 1928, 1980-2004

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of New York, License # 2405, 1980-1990

Doctorate of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, Glen Head, New York, 1979

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1978

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1979

Doctor of Education in University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1997

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Saint Peter's College, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1976

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Primary Spine Care – MRI, Bone Edema and Degeneration, The effects of trauma on spinal vertebral segments and the short and long term sequella to morphology. Identifying and diagnosing bone edema, spurring, types of degeneration in assessing biomechanical stability in conjunction with Modic and Pfeiffer changes   Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Melville NY, 2016

Connective Tissue Pathology and Trauma, Wound repair of axial connective tissue and the negative spinal biomechanical engineering sequella. Determining causality from an accident reconstruction perspective inclusive of transference of forces and G’s of energy realized by automobile occupants, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Melville NY, 2016

MRI History and Physics,Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRIFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2012

Human Performance,UB Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Human Performance, 2012

Clinical Chiropractic Tools for the 21st Century,UB Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2012

Human Performance,UB Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 2012

Impairment Rating Certification,The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocationa and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratingsFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Long Island,New York,2013

MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols,Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRIFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division ,Buffalo,New York,2012

MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis,MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve rootsFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2012

MRI Spinal Pathology,MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesionsFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2012

MRI Methodology of Analysis,MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualizedFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2012

MRI Clinical Application,The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelaeFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2012

Triaging the Trauma and Non-Trauma Patients,Correlating clinical findings and the patient history in determining the correct course of care in triaging the patient utilizing orthopedic and neurological evaluations in the clinical setting. Understanding the parameters for immediate referrals vs. following the continuum of care to determine the necessity for referralsFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Long Island,New York,2013

MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity,MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequellae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestrationFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2013

MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations,MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with managementFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2013

MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations,MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management.Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division ,Buffalo,New York,2013

MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges,MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with managementFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2013

MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations,MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the comorbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with managementFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2013

MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc,,MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolesthesis, spinal canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions, nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from an orthopedic, emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical, physical medicine perspectiveFederation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,Buffalo,New York,2013

Human Performance,Human Locomotion: the Conservative Management of Gait Related DisordersUB Division of Health Sciences Division of Post graduate and Continuing Education,Bridgeport,Connecticut,2013

Human Performance,Elite Sports ScienceUB Health Sciences Postgraduate Education Department,Bridgeport,Connecticut,2013

Accident Reconstruction: Terms, Concepts and Definitions,The forces in physics that prevail in accidents to cause bodily injury. Quantifying the force coefficients of vehicle mass and force vectors that can be translated to the occupant and subsequently cause serious injury.Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2012,Setauket,New York,2013

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Zolli,F.,Debono,V.(2012,Primary Care WorkshopPaper presented at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, Research Agenda Conference,

Zolli,F.,Debono,V.,Clum,G.(2011,Primary Care WorkshopPaper presented at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, Research Agenda Conference,

Zolli,F.(2002,October).Overview of the Accreditation Process with a University System: The University of Bridgeport College of ChiropracticcPaper presented at the World Federation of Chiropractic Conference,Sao Paolo,

Zolli,F.(2001,October).Reasons for and Challenges of Requiring Originial Research from all StudentsPaper presented at the World Federation of Chiropractic Conference,San Paulo,

SELECTED TEACHING/INSTRUCTING/LECTURING/CONSULTING

Professor, Orthopedic and Neurological Testing, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2012-present

Professor,History & Principles of Chiropractic,University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic,Bridgeport,Connecticut,1994- Present

Professor,Ethics, Chiropractic Principles and History,University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic,Bridgeport,Connecticut,1992

Instructor,Ethics, Peripheral Vascular Diagnosis,New York Chiropractic College,Glen Head,New York,1986- 1988

Instructor,Orthopedic Testing,New York Chiropractic College,Glen Head,New York,1985

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Zolli,F.(1997) Professional Trade Associations, Accreditation Standards and Anti-Trust Legislation: Implications for the Chiropractic Profession, Doctoral Dissertation
Zolli,F.(1985).Chiropractic: The revolution continues. Digest of Chiropractic Economics,21(1),57 - 60+.

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Chair, Paradigm Task Force,2011-2012

Northeast Chiropractic Council,President, Executive Committee,2009-2012

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Chair, Compensation Committee,2009-2012

Chiropractic Colleges Education and Research Foundation,Board of Directors,2002-2012

University of Bridgeport,President's Advisory Council,2001-2012

University of Bridgeport,Provost's Council,2001-2012

Council on Chiropractic Education Corporation,Board of Directors,1999-2012

Assoication of Chiropractic Colleges,Board of Directors,1996-2012

Northeast Chiropractic Council,Board of Directors,1996-2012

University of Bridgeport,University Senate,1993-2012

University of Bridgeport Senate,Administration, Finance Committee,2003-2011

Academic Consortium for Complimentary and Alternative Health,Board of Directors,2004-2007

Pre-Chiropractic Advisory Council,Board of Directors,1994-2005

University of Arizona,Advisory Committee, Well Back Study,1998-2004

University of Bridgeport,Enrollment Management Committee,1995-1999

Council on Chiropractic Education,Board of Directors,1994-1999

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Finance Committee,1995-1998

International Chiropractors Association,Terminology Committee,1994-1998

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,State Affiars Panel,1994-1998

Assoication of Chiropractic Colleges,Chair, Data Management Committee,1995-1996

University of Bridgeport,Entrollment Planning Committee, Univeristy Senate,1993-1995

University of Bridgeport,Dean's Council,1990-1995

New York Chiropractic College,Chairman, Judiciary Committee,1985-1989

New York Chiropractic College,Chairman, Graduation Committee,1985-1989

New York Chiropractic College,President's Cabinet,1985-1989

New York Chiropractic College,Chairman, Self-Evaluation Committee,1985-1988

New York Chiropractic College,Curriculum Revision Committee,1985-1988

New York Chiropractic College,Clinic Committee,1980-1984

New York Chiropractic College,Library Committee,1980-1984

Northeast Chiropractic Council,Vice President, Executive Committee,2007

World Federation of Chiropractic/Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Conference Planning Committee,2006

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,President, Executive Committee,2005

University of Bridgeport,Chair, Internal Board Review,2003

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Vice President, Executive Committee,2003

University of Bridgeport,Planning Committee,2002

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Chair, Bylaws Committee,2002

University of Bridgeport,Administation/Finance Committee,2002

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Secretary/Treasurer, Executive Committee,2001

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Chair, Public Policy Statement Committee,2000

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Research Task Force,2000

University of Bridgeport,Executive Transition Task Force,1999

Council on Chiropractic Education,Criteria Review Committee,1999

Council on Chiropractic Education,Chair, Major Standards Revision,1999

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Chair, Post-Graduate/Continuing Education Accreditation Committee,1998

Council on Chiropractic Education,Observer, Criteria Review Committee,1998

Association of Chiropractic Colleges,Ethics and Conduct Committee,1998

University of Bridgeport,President's Cabinet,1995

Council on Chiropractic Education,Committee on Orientation and Review,1995

University of Bridgeport,Presidential Task Force on Student Retention,1993

University of Bridgeport,Chairman, Fund Allocation Committee, Financial Planning Committee,1992

University of Bridgeport,Academic Planning Committee,1992

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS
20 Year Service Award,University of Bridgeport,2012

The Doctor John J. Nugent Award,Student American Chiropractic Association,2012
Doctor of Health Sciences (Honorary), Hanseo University, South Korea 2011

Distinguished Service Award,Connecticut Chiropractic Association,2007

15 Year Service Award,University of Bridgeport,2006

University Service Award,University of Bridgeport Alumni Association,1997

Listing,Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare,1997

Chiropractor of the Year,Connecticut Chiropractic Association,1994

Testimonial presented by the Board of Trustees,New York Chiropractic College,1987

SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE

L'Hermitage Condominium Association, Treasurer, Shelton, Connecticut 2013-2014

L'Hermitage Condominium Association,President,Shelton,Connecticut,2007-2013

L'Hermitage Condominium Association,Planning Committee,Shelton,Connecticut,2005