2012 ACMPE Scholarship Winners

The ACMPE Scholarship Program supports individuals who by virtue of experience, current position and plans, contribute to the medical practice management profession. Congratulations to this year’s recipients. All said, the ACMPE Scholarship Fund Program awarded more than $29,000 in scholarships and grants in 2012.

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Congratulations to all of the 2012 ACMPE scholarship recipients:

View the recipients below and read their profiles noting future plans related to medical practice management.

Andrea M. Rossiter, FACMPE Scholarship

Sponsored by MGMA-ACMPE

University of Mary Hardin Baylor
Masters of Business Administration
Belton, TX
“Despite being relatively new to healthcare, my aspirations to become a well respected, and intelligent individual within the workplace are realistic goals of mine. I have high hopes to become a healthcare administrator; just as my mentor is today. I know there are steps one must take in order to achieve this dream of mine. I am actively taking courses to further my education within the industry, in addition to courses through the Masters of Business Administration Program at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Attending conferences, especially through the MGMA-ACMPE, will provide me with outside perspectives, and add to the body of knowledge I have gained thus far. The next step in my career would be a manager within one of the fifteen divisions that make up the Department of Medicine.”

Southern New Hampshire University
Masters of Business Administration
Manchester, NH
“My professional goal is to complete my MBA, pursue my Fellowship in the College, and to further develop the Breast Center into an all-inclusive center that meets the needs of our community and our patients from intial diagnosis to survivorship. Our breast center has recently become accredited with the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers of Excellence.”

The Bachrach Family Scholarship for Excellence in Health Care Administration

Sponsored by David Bachrach, FACMPE and family

University of Iowa
Masters of Healthcare Administration
Iowa City, IA
“Ideally, my professional career will lead me into a management position at a medical practice. I am also very intrigued by the future of hospital-based clinics, and would enjoy the challenge that being the director of multiple clinics and specialties would bring. I look forward to working closely with and for physicians, and to the opportunities and challenges that those relationships will bring to my professional life.”

Harry J. Harwick Scholarship

Sponsored by the American College of Medical Practice Executives

Medical University of South Carolina
Masters of Health Administration
Charleston, SC
“My long term goal is to work in medical practice management as either a CEO of a Community Health Center or in a position such as Vice President of Physician Network Services in a hospital system. My interest in this career path has grown over the past year as I have learned more about the future of healthcare administration through my MHA program. I’ve also had the fortune through my work to be able to interact and partner with hospitals, Community Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, physicians, home health and other agencies and local organizations. I’ve worked at the local, regional and state levels and have gained experience and education in areas such as healthcare delivery systems, policy, compliance, information management and technology, quality assurance, business development and governance. Medical practice management encompasses all of these areas and more and because of this, I believe I can add value as a future leader in the field.”

Leaders Scholarship

Sponsored by Academic Practice Assembly, Anesthesia Administration Assembly, Integrated Physician Services Executives Assembly, and in recognition of Ernest S. Moscatello; Edgar J. Saux, FACMPE; Robert W. “Win” Baker; Charles Wallace, MD; and past presidents of ACMPE.

Texas Women’s University
Graduate program in Health Administration
Denton, TX
“I hope to work in healthcare administration. I want this degree to teach me how to manage an outpatient facility, how to measure quality, and how to effectively manage my employees. Obtaining a scholarship, so that I can fully pursue this degree, will give me the opportunity to fulfill all of my career aspirations. And perhaps allow me the opportunity to take on a fellowship or internship so that I might become a more effective leader in healthcare.”

MGMA Midwest Section Scholarship

Sponsored by MGMA Midwest Section

Northwestern University
Graduate program in Healthcare Administration
Evanston, IL
“My short-term MBA goal is, therefore, to enter a general management rotational program in a healthcare organization where I can gain the direct experience of the day-to-day operations. My long-term goal is to work in consulting for healthcare organizations that wish to integrate or expand to emerging countries. To achieve my goals I will be immersing myself in Kellogg’s MBA program with a focus in healthcare management. This will provide me with leadership development and networking opportunities and will help me develop the acute business sense needed to navigate through today’s complex healthcare market.”

MGMA Western Section Scholarship

Sponsored by MGMA Western Section

University of Colorado-Denver
Graduate program in Healthcare Administration
Denver, CO
“I did not know it consciously until I decided to change careers last year and enroll in the MSHA program at the University of Colorado Denver, but I have always been a supporter of medical practices and medical practice management. I hope to take a more active role in the future in strengthening them against government and market changes, and giving physicians some of the business sophistication necessary to defend their rights against pressures from their "partners".”

Richardson-Sargent Memorial Fund grants

Sponsored by the family of A. Leslie Richardson

Practice Administrator, Griffin Faculty Practice
Derby, CT
“Obtaining Fellowship in ACMPE is critical to my professional development. While I have advanced degrees, none are specific to the healthcare industry. I look to MGMA and ACMPE to provide the critical industry-specific knowledge necessary to be successful in healthcare. I would like to attend the 2012 Annual Conference in San Antonio Texas in October. I believe this will provide outstanding opportunities for education as well as networking with fellow managers.”

Practice Manager, St. Elizabeth Physicians
Walton, KY
“I am currently working as a Practice Manager at a multi-specialty medical group. I am also attending college as an undergraduate student to obtain my degree in Business Administration. My goal is to have my ACMPE certification by the end of 2012. This will allow me to move forward in pursuing Fellowship."

Assistant VP, Practice Management, Community Memorial Healthcenter
South Hill, VA
“I received CMPE certification in November 2011. I am currently working towards fellowship status with hopes of being recognized at the Annual Conference in October 2012. The grant would be used to attend the Annual Conference. My organization has a freeze on all continuing education at this time.”

 

Human Resources/Information Technology/Accounts Payable Manager, Arapahoe Gastroenterology
Denver, CO
“At the national level, I will complete my ACMPE certification in the next couple years. From my consulting work performed for a 160 physician IDS ACO, I would like to utilize this for my fellowship paper. I could also see myself being an active member in the national survey committee or other volunteer projects within MGMA-ACMPE.”

Richard L. Davis, FACMPE/Barbara B. Watson, FACMPE – Appalachian State Scholarship

Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers

Appalachian State University
Health Care Management
Boone, NC

Appalachian State University
Health Care Management
Boone, NC

 

   

Richard L. Davis, FACMPE/Barbara B. Watson, FACMPE - National Scholarship

Sponsored by North Carolina Medical Group Managers

LeTourneau University
Bachelors of Health Administration
Longview, Texas
“With these thoughts, my ultimate goal is to obtain my Master's in Healthcare Administration and serve as a Vice President of Operations in my current Healthcare System. I have already started moving toward my short term goals of achieving my Bachelor's degree. With six years in various areas of our Healthcare system, my knowledge base is deep and is ever increasing.”

2011 ACMPE Scholarship winners