ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Brittany Garza, a first-generation
physician who has dedicated the early years of her medical career
to advocacy work, volunteerism, leadership, continuing education
and mentoring opportunities for medical students and new
physicians, is the winner of ApolloMD's 2024 Emergency
Medicine Scholarship for Residents.
A 2022 graduate of the Michigan State
University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Garza's
leadership and educational endeavors include serving as president
of the Emergency Medicine Resident Association of Michigan (EMRAM), vice chair for the Emergency
Medicine Resident Association (EMRA) Toxicology Committee, and
founder of the "Foundations Friday" weekly educational series for
The Foundation of Emergency Medicine (FoEM) to expand learning
opportunities for medical residents.
"Our annual search for the country's leading medical residents
led us quickly to Dr. Garza, not only for her passion for emergency
medicine but also for her commitment to the educational principles
and servant leadership values that ApolloMD embraces and promotes,"
said Chief Executive Officer Yogin
Patel, MD, MBA, FACEP. "We look forward to supporting her
career and learning from her experiences on the front line of
emergency medicine and medical education."
Mentoring, educating, guiding
The depth and breadth of Dr. Garza's resumé is a testament to the
time, effort and passion she invests in her own career and learning
opportunities that support the success of her peers and the broader
emergency medicine specialty.
"As a first-generation physician, I did not have any mentors in
my family to turn to when I had questions about the educational
process," Dr. Garza wrote in her winning application. "My work with
these organizations allows me to connect with young pre-medical and
medical students who are in need of mentorship and provide them the
guidance they are looking for."
As president of the Michigan Osteopathic Association Council of
Interns and Residents (MOA CIR), Dr.
Garza, spearheaded projects that increased the availability of
Narcan in public places to combat drug overdoses and advocated for
increased ability of emergency medicine residents to treat patients
with mental health challenges.
Other activities on her lengthy resume include volunteering at
sports medicine opportunities in her Michigan community, serving on the medical
staff of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, advocating for policy changes that
affect emergency care and residents on the EMRA Representative
Council, and mentoring medical students from underrepresented
backgrounds about opportunities in emergency medicine at the
American Board of Emergency Medicine's (ABEM) Haley Academy in
East Lansing, Mich. She has
participated in study abroad programs in Ecuador, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Peru and Malawi, with upcoming trips to Australia and Costa
Rica.
"More than a career…my calling"
"The emergency department is truly society's safety net, and I
appreciate the role I get to play in my community's care," says Dr.
Garza. "Emergency medicine is truly more than a career to me — it
is my calling, and I can't wait to continue my medical career
pursuing my mission."
ApolloMD is a private, independent group that partners with more
than 100 leading hospitals nationwide to provide integrated,
multi-specialty physician, APC and practice management
services.
Now in its seventh year, the company's scholarship is open to
applicants who are in good standing with a U.S. allopathic or
osteopathic medical school, pursuing a career in emergency
medicine, and participating in the National Resident Matching
Program or training in an Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
Consideration also is given to achievements and
leadership/membership in accredited medical
societies/organizations.
The scholarship reflects ApolloMD's commitment to support
resident physicians who are eager to pursue their passion for
emergency medicine and high-quality, patient-centered health
care.
Scholarship funds help the winner defray the costs of medical
education. Applications open each year in mid-March.
About ApolloMD
ApolloMD is a private, independent group with no outside ownership
that partners with more than 100 hospitals nationwide to provide
integrated, multispecialty physician, APC and practice management
services in Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine and Revenue Cycle
Management. Our high touch, solution-based approach emphasizes
quality, efficiency, communication and patient experience. All
eligible physicians and advanced practice clinicians have the
opportunity to become owners, giving them a stake in the company's
success. ApolloMD works collaboratively with partner facilities to
implement best practices and process improvement across the board
in a cost-effective manner. Visit ApolloMD.com for more
information.
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