MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May
3, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the D istrict of Columbia
John A. Wilson
Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Ch
airman M endelson:
In accordance
with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant
to section 203 of the District of Columbia Health
Occupations
Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-
1202.03), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
Dr. William Stru
dwick
Tay
lor Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(Ward 4 )
f
or reappointment as a physician lic en sed to practice in the D istrict member of the Board o f Medicine,
for a term to end August 3, 2026.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel B owser
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at the request of the Mayor
A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
To confirm the reappointment
of William Strudwick to the Board of Medicine.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
resolution may be cited as the "Board
of Medicine William Strudwick Confirmation Resolution
of 2024".
Sec.
2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
Dr. William Strudwick
Taylor Street,
NW
Washington, DC 20011
(Ward 4)
as a physician licensed to practice in the District member
of the Board of Medicine, established
by section 203
of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective
March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official
Code§ 3-1202.03), for a term to end August 3,
2026.
Sec.
3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office
of the Mayor.
Sec.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. WILLIAMJ.STRUDWICK,MD
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EXPERIENCED,COLLABORATIVEANDRESOURCEFULMEDICALEXECUTIVE
Leveragerelationshipswithkeystakeholderstoensurequalitycareanddriveefficiencies
High-performingmedicalexecutiveandphysicianexperiencedinoverseeing,managing,anddeliveringclinical
services.Adeptinbuildingrelationshipswithinternalandexternalpartnersandleveragingthoserelationships
tosupporthospitalinitiatives.
Expertisein:MedicalEconomics|PhysicianManagement|RelationshipBuilding
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
VITUITY,Washington,D.C. 2023—Present
Chairman,DepartmentofEmergencyMedicine,HowardUniversityHospital
ProvideClinicalandAcademicleadershipinLevelItraumacenter.Directallprovidersinthepracticeof
qualityandappropriatemedicalcareaccordingtostandardsandbenchmarkssetbytheorganizationand
licensingboards.
MAZARS,NewYork,NY 2020—2022
ChiefMedicalOfficer,UnitedMedicalCenter,Washington,D.C.
Managedhospitalphysiciansandclinicaloperationsfora330-bedfacility.Updatedstaffonnewhealthcare
regulations.Oversawimplementationofinitiativestoenhanceclinicalservices.Developedandimplemented
hospital'songoingCOVID-19response.TestifiedbeforeD.C.CityCouncilonhospitalfinances,clinical
‘operations,andCOVID-19response.Representedhospitalatcommunitymeetings.
ASCENSIONHEALTH 2019—2020
MedicalDirector,ProvidenceUrgentCareCenter,Washington,D.C.
Establishedtheinfrastructure,policies,andproceduresfortheUrgentCareCenterattheprevious
ProvidenceHospital.Hiredandmanagedphysiciansandothermedicalstaff.
VITUITY,Washington,D.C. 2018—2023
AttendingPhysician,DepartmentofEmergencyMedicine,HowardUniversityHospital
ProvidemedicalcaretopatientsinLevelItraumacenterandprovideinstructionandsupervisionof
postgraduatetraineesandmedicalstudents.
MedicalDirector,DepartmentofEmergencyMedicine,ProvidenceHospital
Developedandmanagedthe$3millionphysicianservicesannualbudget,includingpresentingmonthly
financialreportstopracticestaff.SupervisedtheAssistantMedicalDirectors;setthedirectionfortheirareas
ofresponsibilitytoalignwiththeoverallclinicaldivision.Directedallprovidersinthepracticeofqualityand
appropriatemedicalcareaccordingtostandardsandbenchmarkssetbytheorganizationandlicensingboards.
Establishedasystemofaccountabilityforallproviderstoincludeproductivitybenchmarks,performance
measures,andcontrolsforclinicalqualityassurance.Performedhands-ontrainingofnewanddeveloping
clinicalpracticesbasedonchangesinregulatoryorbestpractices.Handledclinicalpatientcomplaints.
Managedthephasingoutoftheemergencydepartmentwiththehospitalclosurein2019.
WILLIAM STRUDWICK, MD PAGE TWO
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, Washington, D.C. 1992 — 2018
Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
Directed an inner-city Emergency Department that had about 48,000 patient visits annually, generated about
75 percent of the hospital’s medical surgical admissions, and had an annual budget of approximately $5
million. Helped plan and oversee the renovation and expansion of the department from 13,000 to 24,000
square feet. Provided the medical direction of six other hospital clinical services, including the Wellness Center,
Employee Health, Catholic University Student Health, and the Medical Associates (Hospitalists) Service.
Assistant Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
Developed and monitored policies and procedures that promoted the effective and efficient operations of the
Emergency Department. Oversaw the implementation of a computerized charting system. Recruited and
provided orientation for new physicians. Participated in community outreach programs related to health care
and health education.
Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine
Provided medical care to patients in a Level II trauma center. Served as Director for continuous quality
improvement. Member of Medical Staff Quality Improvement Committee, Utilization Management Committee,
and Medical Credentials Committee.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
D.C. BOARD OF MEDICINE
Board Member, Review legislation concerning medical care of patients in the District of Columbia. Consider
applications for initial physician licensure, renewals, and reinstatements. Make disciplinary determinations.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOXING AND WRESTLING COMMISSION
Medical Director, Establish medical guidelines for professional boxing and wrestling in the District of
Columbia. Educate officials, trainers, and athletes about safety. Served as Chief Ringside Physician at several
world championship fights.
ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL, Alexandria, VA
Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Provided medical care to patients in Level II trauma
center.
MCI ARENA, Washington, D.C.
Director Medical Services, Coordinated physician coverage for all events at the arena and directed
advanced life support transport for individuals attending events.
EDUCATION
- Howard University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Residency
Program, Washington, D.C.
- Howard University, College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
- University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Charlottesville, VA
CERTIFICATIONS
- Licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the District of Columbia
- Fellow, American College of Emergency Physicians
- Diplomat, American Board of Emergency Medicine
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Pediatric Life Support
- Advanced Trauma Life Support
Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Dr. William Strudwick
Dr. William Strudwick is currently the Chairman of Emergency
Medicine at Howard University Hospital and recently served as the
Medical Director of the Emergency Care Center (ECC) at Providence
Hospital from 2004 to 2023.
Born and raised in the District of Columbia and a third- generation
physician, Dr. Strudwick maintains a strong commitment to serving the
needs of the community. His experience in a mission- driven
organization has allowed him to understand the strong need for
standards of competence in frontline medical providers.
With the high level of responsibilities to lead a competent staff while
providing excellent care to patients daily, Dr. Strudwick still makes time to serve as medical
Director of the Event Medicine Program, the Wellness Institute, Occupational Health, and the
Medial Associate Program (Hospitalist). He also serves on the Providence Hospital Foundation
Board.
A Ward 4 resident, Dr. Strudwick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and his Doctor of
Medicine from Howard University. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: April 10, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating William Strudwick, Harry
Barbee, Luis Dominguez, Amr Madkour, and Miriam Michael as members of the
Board of Medicine
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
______________________________
Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish