OCEAN CITY — Earlier this year The Ocean City Paramedic Foundation created the Robert T. Adkins, M.D. Memorial Scholarship that provides 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 foundation is pleased to announce that scholarships have been awarded to four applicants. The total value of these scholarships is $13,000. This year’s recipients are Ryan Whittington, Parker Shandrowsky, Ryan Bolger and Travis Hearn. All four scholarship award winners are affiliated with the Ocean City Fire Department and have a strong desire to pursue the field of Emergency Medical Services.
“The foundation is delighted with the response to this new effort. Our mission includes the training of Ocean City paramedics and what better way to do that than assisting in their education. This is certainly an excellent start to the scholarship program, one that will continue for many years going forward,” said Foundation President Buck Mann.
Adkins was active in the development of the local emergency medical services system for the Eastern Shore and was instrumental in the education and training of the medical personnel “in the field,” the Paramedics. 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 paramedics, but also providing guidance to the fiscal operation of the foundation. He served as the president of the foundation in 2000-2001.
The Ocean City Paramedic Foundation is comprised of volunteers focused through fund-raising efforts on training of Ocean City paramedics and the purchasing of equipment thereby ensuring the best possible life saving capabilities for our families, friends and neighbors. Learn more about the Paramedic Foundation and the Dr. Adkins M.D. Memorial Scholarship program by visiting the foundation’s website at www.ocpf.org.