OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Paramedic Foundation has announced the creation of the Robert T. Adkins, M.D. Memorial Scholarship.
The scholarship will provide financial assistance for educational purposes to those wishing to enter the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and for those currently employed in the field of EMS desiring to advance their certification, inclusive of a management degree in a related field of study.
The Scholarship is divided into two distinct categories.
Category One is for those applicants wishing to pursue certification as an EMT. Three annual awards of $1,000 each will be made to members (either full-time or part-time) of the Ocean City Fire Department meeting the requirements.
Category Two is for those individuals currently working in the field of Emergency Medical Services within the Ocean City Fire Department looking to advance their current certification and pursue a degree. Three annual awards of $4,000 each will be made.
Requirements include submitting the application along with a 350- to 500-word essay describing their goals with respect to becoming an EMT.
The Ocean City Paramedic Foundation is comprised of volunteers focused through fund-raising efforts on the training of Ocean City paramedics and the purchasing of equipment, thereby ensuring the best possible life saving capabilities for our families, friends and neighbors.
Adkins was active in the development of the local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system for the Eastern Shore and was instrumental in the education and training of the medical personnel “in the field.” He served as Medical Director for Region IV for MIEMSS EMS for many years and was awarded “EMS Physician of The Year in 1995.” He was an active member of the Ocean City Paramedics Foundation, acting not only as a liaison between the foundation and the Ocean City paramedics, but also providing guidance to the fiscal operation of the foundation. He served as the president of the Foundation in 2000-2001.
Applications can be requested through the Ocean City Paramedic Foundation by calling 410-289-2882. They will also be made available to the Ocean City Fire Department and local high school guidance departments. The application must be submitted by Aug. 1 with the awards being presented later in that month.