This document provides a summary of the education and professional experience of Roderick S. Hooker. It details that he received a PhD in Health Policy from Portland State University in 1999, and has since held various academic positions, including as an Adjunct Professor at multiple universities. His professional experience includes serving as the Director of Rheumatology Research at the Dallas VA Medical Center and Senior Director at The Lewin Group. He has extensive experience conducting national studies and research in areas of health policy, rheumatology, and the physician assistant profession.