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Brett J. Russell, MD

Brett J. Russell, MD

Brett J. Russell, MD, is a house physician in the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.


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About Brett J. Russell, MD

Brett Russell, MD, received his Bachelor of Nursing with a Minor in Psychology in 2006 followed by a Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program in 2011. Dr. Russell then attended The Trinity School of Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Medicine in 2017. He completed his pediatric residency at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. He then returned to the University of Maryland Global Campus, where he is pursuing a Master of Science in Health Care Administration.

Dr. Russel has participated in FEMA Urban Search and Rescue as part of the Maryland Task Force One. He also has previous experience as a transport nurse, CPRU charge nurse, cardiac catherization lab nurse and a PICU nurse.

Titles

House Physician

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2016, Chief S. William Ryan Award, Officer of the Year, Wheaton Vol. Rescue Squad
2015, William L. Allwine Award, Top Responder, Wheaton Vol. Rescue Squad
2012, Certificate of Excellence, Professional Nursing Certification, Children’s National Medical Center
2008, Preceptor of the Year, Children’s National Medical Center
2002, Award from the County Executive for outstanding volunteer service, Montgomery County
2001, Scholarship for “Generous and Unselfish Contributions to Society”, National Capital Youth Optimist Society

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Trinity School of Medicine, Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines

Residency

Pediatrics - Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Additional Training

Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program - Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2011

Wratney, A., Walker, J., Russell, B., et al. Using in Situ Mock Code Training in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (Picu) to Improve Multidisciplinary Code Team Response Critical Care Medicine. 2011;39:118.

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