Curriculum Vitae
Blood Products Advisory Committee
Willarda V. Edwards, MD, MBA
1005 North Point Blvd, Suite 724
Baltimore, MD 21224
(W) 410-284-5210
Summary: Over 25 years experience in the delivery of medical care in both the private sector and government setting. Over 19 years as managing partner in private practice and medical administrator. A wealth of leadership experience with organized medicine and legislative issues.
Professional Experience
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. (SCDAA)
Baltimore, MD
2004-Present
President and Chief Operating Officer
Provide leadership to the new Baltimore national office and its 62 member organizations. Work to raise funds, develop working relationships with public and private resources to benefit SCD clients and their families. Seek to establish a new national presence for SCDAA across the country and abroad.
Drs. Edwards and Stephens, Internal Medicine
Baltimore, MD
1984-Present
Managing Partner
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Baltimore, MD
2002-2004
National Health Advocacy Director
Developed advocacy programs, regional and national, to implement the NAACP strategic plan for health and to initiate health policy to end health disparities in minority communities
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
1998-1999
Assistant Dean of Student and Faculty Development
Worked with Dean's office to achieve school/grant objectives including the administration of grants to enhance the retention and recruitment of underrepresented minorities in the school of medicine. Managed and wrote grants for programs totaling over $2.8 million.
United States Navy Reserves
Baltimore, MD
1973-1998
Commander
United States Navy-Active Duty
Bethesda, MD
1983-1984
Staff Internist
United States Navy-Active Duty
Annapolis, MD
1980-1983
Chief of Internal Medicine Department
Education
Loyola College of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
Executive MBA
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Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
1977-1980
Internal Medicine Internship and Residency
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Medical Doctorate
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University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, TX
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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Top Ten Graduating Senior
Who's Who in Colleges and Universities
1973
Professional Organizations
Community Health Charities (CHC) National Board
Board Member
2006-Present
Medical Mutual Professional Liability Insurance Company
Board Member
2005-Present
MedChi, Maryland State Medical Society (AMA) 2004-2005
President 2004
National Medical Association (NMA) Board of Trustees
National Treasurer 2004-2006
Chair of Board of Trustees 2002-2004
Trustee 1997-2004
American Medical Association (AMA)'s Women Physicians Congress
Governing Council
Chair
1997-2005
AMA Delegate for Maryland
1996-Present
Baltimore City Medical Society (AMA)
President
1995
Monumental City Medical Society (NMA)
President
1995-1997
American College of Physicians
Member
1980-Present
University of Maryland Medical Alumni Association
Board Member
1990-1996
Civic Achievements
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland Recognition
2004
Maryland's Top 100 Women
2003
Baltimore City Medical Society Community Service Award
2002
Woman of the Year in Medicine-Zeta Phi Beta
1997
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Maryland's Raymond Cain Award
1991
Big Sister of the Year
1984
NAACP Life Member since 1981
Accomplishments
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
University of Maryland Medical School
GOVERNOR APPOINTMENTS
Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC)
Task Force on Appeals and Grievances Procedures
HSCRC Task Force on Graduate Medical Education
Task Force on Small Group Insurance
Maryland High Blood Pressure Commission
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (CMMS APPOINTMENT)
Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee
License
Maryland Medical Licensure 1978
References
Available upon request
