Brett J. Russell, MD
About Brett J. Russell
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
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.