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1+MURIEL BOWSER
2+MAYOR
3+May
4+ 3, 2024
5+The Honorable Phil Mendelson
6+Chairman
7+Council of the D istrict of Columbia
8+John A. Wilson
9+Building
10+1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
11+Washington, DC 20004
12+Dear Ch
13+airman M endelson:
14+In accordance
15+with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
16+142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant
17+to section 203 of the District of Columbia Health
18+Occupations
19+Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-
20+1202.03), I am pleased to nominate the following individual:
21+Dr. William Stru
22+dwick
23+Tay
24+lor Street, NW
25+Washington, DC 20011
26+(Ward 4 )
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29+or reappointment as a physician lic en sed to practice in the D istrict member of the Board o f Medicine,
30+for a term to end August 3, 2026.
31+Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-m entioned
32+nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
33+I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
34+do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
35+Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
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72+at the request of the Mayor
73+A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
74+IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
75+To confirm the reappointment
76+of William Strudwick to the Board of Medicine.
77+RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
78+resolution may be cited as the "Board
79+of Medicine William Strudwick Confirmation Resolution
80+of 2024".
81+Sec.
82+2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
83+Dr. William Strudwick
84+Taylor Street,
85+NW
86+Washington, DC 20011
87+(Ward 4)
88+as a physician licensed to practice in the District member
89+of the Board of Medicine, established
90+by section 203
91+of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective
92+March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official
93+Code§ 3-1202.03), for a term to end August 3,
94+2026.
95+Sec.
96+3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
97+upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office
98+of the Mayor.
99+Sec.
100+4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. WILLIAMJ.STRUDWICK,MD
101+“oto2 a
102+EXPERIENCED,COLLABORATIVEANDRESOURCEFULMEDICALEXECUTIVE
103+Leveragerelationshipswithkeystakeholderstoensurequalitycareanddriveefficiencies
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105+High-performingmedicalexecutiveandphysicianexperiencedinoverseeing,managing,anddeliveringclinical
106+services.Adeptinbuildingrelationshipswithinternalandexternalpartnersandleveragingthoserelationships
107+tosupporthospitalinitiatives.
108+Expertisein:MedicalEconomics|PhysicianManagement|RelationshipBuilding
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110+PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
111+VITUITY,Washington,D.C. 2023—Present
112+Chairman,DepartmentofEmergencyMedicine,HowardUniversityHospital
113+ProvideClinicalandAcademicleadershipinLevelItraumacenter.Directallprovidersinthepracticeof
114+qualityandappropriatemedicalcareaccordingtostandardsandbenchmarkssetbytheorganizationand
115+licensingboards.
116+MAZARS,NewYork,NY 2020—2022
117+ChiefMedicalOfficer,UnitedMedicalCenter,Washington,D.C.
118+Managedhospitalphysiciansandclinicaloperationsfora330-bedfacility.Updatedstaffonnewhealthcare
119+regulations.Oversawimplementationofinitiativestoenhanceclinicalservices.Developedandimplemented
120+hospital'songoingCOVID-19response.TestifiedbeforeD.C.CityCouncilonhospitalfinances,clinical
121+‘operations,andCOVID-19response.Representedhospitalatcommunitymeetings.
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124+ASCENSIONHEALTH 2019—2020
125+MedicalDirector,ProvidenceUrgentCareCenter,Washington,D.C.
126+Establishedtheinfrastructure,policies,andproceduresfortheUrgentCareCenterattheprevious
127+ProvidenceHospital.Hiredandmanagedphysiciansandothermedicalstaff.
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129+VITUITY,Washington,D.C. 2018—2023
130+AttendingPhysician,DepartmentofEmergencyMedicine,HowardUniversityHospital
131+ProvidemedicalcaretopatientsinLevelItraumacenterandprovideinstructionandsupervisionof
132+postgraduatetraineesandmedicalstudents.
133+MedicalDirector,DepartmentofEmergencyMedicine,ProvidenceHospital
134+Developedandmanagedthe$3millionphysicianservicesannualbudget,includingpresentingmonthly
135+financialreportstopracticestaff.SupervisedtheAssistantMedicalDirectors;setthedirectionfortheirareas
136+ofresponsibilitytoalignwiththeoverallclinicaldivision.Directedallprovidersinthepracticeofqualityand
137+appropriatemedicalcareaccordingtostandardsandbenchmarkssetbytheorganizationandlicensingboards.
138+Establishedasystemofaccountabilityforallproviderstoincludeproductivitybenchmarks,performance
139+measures,andcontrolsforclinicalqualityassurance.Performedhands-ontrainingofnewanddeveloping
140+clinicalpracticesbasedonchangesinregulatoryorbestpractices.Handledclinicalpatientcomplaints.
141+Managedthephasingoutoftheemergencydepartmentwiththehospitalclosurein2019.
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144+WILLIAM STRUDWICK, MD PAGE TWO
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146+PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, Washington, D.C. 1992 — 2018
147+Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
148+Directed an inner-city Emergency Department that had about 48,000 patient visits annually, generated about
149+75 percent of the hospital’s medical surgical admissions, and had an annual budget of approximately $5
150+million. Helped plan and oversee the renovation and expansion of the department from 13,000 to 24,000
151+square feet. Provided the medical direction of six other hospital clinical services, including the Wellness Center,
152+Employee Health, Catholic University Student Health, and the Medical Associates (Hospitalists) Service.
153+Assistant Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
154+Developed and monitored policies and procedures that promoted the effective and efficient operations of the
155+Emergency Department. Oversaw the implementation of a computerized charting system. Recruited and
156+provided orientation for new physicians. Participated in community outreach programs related to health care
157+and health education.
158+Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine
159+Provided medical care to patients in a Level II trauma center. Served as Director for continuous quality
160+improvement. Member of Medical Staff Quality Improvement Committee, Utilization Management Committee,
161+and Medical Credentials Committee.
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163+ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
164+D.C. BOARD OF MEDICINE
165+Board Member, Review legislation concerning medical care of patients in the District of Columbia. Consider
166+applications for initial physician licensure, renewals, and reinstatements. Make disciplinary determinations.
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168+DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOXING AND WRESTLING COMMISSION
169+Medical Director, Establish medical guidelines for professional boxing and wrestling in the District of
170+Columbia. Educate officials, trainers, and athletes about safety. Served as Chief Ringside Physician at several
171+world championship fights.
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173+ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL, Alexandria, VA
174+Attending Physician, Emergency Department, Provided medical care to patients in Level II trauma
175+center.
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177+MCI ARENA, Washington, D.C.
178+Director Medical Services, Coordinated physician coverage for all events at the arena and directed
179+advanced life support transport for individuals attending events.
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181+EDUCATION
182+- Howard University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Residency
183+Program, Washington, D.C.
184+- Howard University, College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, Washington, D.C.
185+- University of Virginia, College of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Charlottesville, VA
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187+CERTIFICATIONS
188+- Licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the District of Columbia
189+- Fellow, American College of Emergency Physicians
190+- Diplomat, American Board of Emergency Medicine
191+- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
192+- Advanced Pediatric Life Support
193+- Advanced Trauma Life Support
194+Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
195+John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
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200+Dr. William Strudwick
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202+Dr. William Strudwick is currently the Chairman of Emergency
203+Medicine at Howard University Hospital and recently served as the
204+Medical Director of the Emergency Care Center (ECC) at Providence
205+Hospital from 2004 to 2023.
206+Born and raised in the District of Columbia and a third- generation
207+physician, Dr. Strudwick maintains a strong commitment to serving the
208+needs of the community. His experience in a mission- driven
209+organization has allowed him to understand the strong need for
210+standards of competence in frontline medical providers.
211+With the high level of responsibilities to lead a competent staff while
212+providing excellent care to patients daily, Dr. Strudwick still makes time to serve as medical
213+Director of the Event Medicine Program, the Wellness Institute, Occupational Health, and the
214+Medial Associate Program (Hospitalist). He also serves on the Providence Hospital Foundation
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216+A Ward 4 resident, Dr. Strudwick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and his Doctor of
217+Medicine from Howard University. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
218+Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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10-IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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12-June 11, 2024
220+Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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15-To confirm the reappointment of Dr. William Strudwick to the Board of Medicine.
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224+The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681
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17- RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
18-resolution may be cited as the “Board of Medicine William Strudwick Confirmation Resolution
19-of 2024”.
226+To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
227+From: Betsy Cavendish
228+Date: April 10, 2024
229+Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating William Strudwick, Harry
230+Barbee, Luis Dominguez, Amr Madkour, and Miriam Michael as members of the
231+Board of Medicine
232+This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
233+found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
234+hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
235+724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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21- Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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23-Dr. William Strudwick
24-Taylor Street, NW
25-Washington, DC 20011
26-(Ward 4)
238+______________________________
239+Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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28-as a physician licensed to practice in the District member of the Board of Medicine, established
29-by section 203 of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective
30-March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1202.03), for a term to end August 3,
31-2026.
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33- Sec. 3. The Council shall transmit a copy of this resolution, upon its adoption, to the
34-nominee and to the Mayor.
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36- Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.