MedEvac Foundation International has bestowed its 3rd annual Medical Transport Leadership Institute Scholarship to Mr. Christopher Hall, BS, FP-C, NREMT-P of PHI Air Medical Services. The 2-year scholarship is awarded based on active involvement, industry achievement level and commitment to critical care transport services, and is made possible through a generous donation from Metro Aviation, Inc.

As a novice EMT Chris became interested in the air medical field while working in a medical tent in a line camp on a US Forest Service Complex fire in Idaho. Now having worked for over 15 years in his chosen field, providing education informally and formally, he happily found himself in the position of Coordinator Clinical Education for PHI. By stretching beyond the traditional role of educator into non-traditional role of business development, industry relations, and government affairs, he has been allowed to fulfill the desire to promote emergency and critical care transport. Chris’ future goal is to work toward a public information position to advocate for engaging the media to ensure that the public hears of the good work done by the emergency and critical care transport community, in addition to ensuring the transparency that the public demands and deserves.

Earlier this month, Chris completed the first year of MTLI coursework. MTLI participants develop leadership and management skills specific to medical transport through formal education programs emphasizing both management theory and its direct practical application.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to attend MTLI. This was an exceptional and exciting opportunity to network with Air Medical professionals from all fields, and to learn from industry leaders who believe in contributing to educational growth and professional success,” said Chris.

The 2012 MTLI Scholarship will open October 2011 and will be available online.

About MedEvac Foundation International
Founded by the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), MedEvac Foundation International is dedicated to identifying and promoting air medical and critical care transport best practices and improvements worldwide. The Foundation funds research and disseminates safety, patient care, and operational resources throughout the industry via the web, educational presentations, and printed publications.

Photo: MedEvac Foundation Chairman, Dr. Kevin Hutton presents MTLI Scholarship to Chris Hall.