Scholarship Recipients

““I want to bring the best quality and safety to the patients that walk into the hospital where I work.””

““I hope to apply these skills to do better for our patients, families, and associates in healthcare; to prevent harm in health care, to get at the root of health care errors, and develop sustainable change to improve the lives of all who intersect with health care.””

“Roushanara thinks of ways the department can improve the quality of care to our patient and staff community and how they can create a safer nursing culture that encourages more critical thinking and that ensures compliance.”

“Selena E. Briggs, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, is an attending otologist, neurotologist, and skull base surgeon holding board certification in both Otolaryngology and Neurotology.”

“Hilary is the director of Wound Ostomy Continence at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. During her time as a Wound Ostomy nurse, she started understanding the bigger picture for improving quality and patient safety while developing a passion for leadership and innovation.”

“Dr. Stidham is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physical Therapy from the APTA and is certified in dry needling.”

“Margot coordinates clinical trials that recruit patients with stroke and spinal cord injuries. These studies range from therapy and exercise-based interventions to drug and device trials. ”

“Germeia received her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration in 2017 and landed her first leadership role as an Ambulatory Practice Manager at Georgetown University Hospital’s department of Vascular Surgery.”

“Chelsea enjoys her role in the NICU and hopes to have a positive influence on enhancing the quality and safety within the department. ”

“Meggin has been working with MedStar Gastroenterology since February 2020, starting as a Gastroenterology NP and Nurse Coordinator, supervising the MGUH RN triage team. In addition to these responsibilities, she is now the Chief APC for the MedStar Gastroenterology service line.”

“Dr. Benson is passionate about using data to drive quality patient outcomes.”

“Caleshia was promoted to Director of Patient Access, Central Scheduling and Verification at MedStar Health in 2023. Caleshia has been with Medstar Health for 17 years. ”

“Yahia Tagouri has been a pathologist with MedStar health since 1998. He is the medical director of both laboratories at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.”

“Megan Walling, MS, PA-C, EM-CQSL is a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, the Director of Recruiting for all 33 urgent care locations, and in 2024, she was promoted to Patient Safety Lead for MedStar Ambulatory Services.”