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Brenda J. Ernst, M.D.

  1. Hematologist / Oncologist
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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

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English

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Brenda Ernst, M.D., is a hematologist and oncologist at the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in Phoenix, Arizona. She cares for patients with various types of malignant cancers, and specializes in treating breast cancer.

After earning her medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in Bay Shore, New York, Dr. Ernst completed an internal medicine residency at the Orlando Regional Medical Center and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at the Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she was Chief Fellow.

Dr. Ernst is certified in patient safety and quality improvement by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, and is board certified in medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, ECFMG by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, basic and advanced cardiovascular life support by the American Heart Association, and internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

  1. Breast cancer
  2. Gynecologic cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Gynecologic malignancies
  1. 2016
    Chief FellowHematology/Oncology Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2016
    FellowHematology/Oncology Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2013
    Resident - Internal Medicine (PGY 1-3)Department of Medical Education, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health
  4. 2010
    Doctorate of Medicine - Also attended in St. George, GrenadaSt. George University School of Medicine
  5. 2005
    BS - Health Sciences; Special Focus in Public Health; Minor in BusinessUniversity of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions

Certifications

  1. 2016
    Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2013
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2021
    Top-Rated Trainee Poster, Identifying Opportunities to Improve Equity in Breast Cancer Care for Uninsured Hispanic PatientsEnsuring Quality, Safety & Equity in a Virtual Era, Mayo Clinic Quality Conference
  2. 2013
    Charles D. Engelhardt MD, Memorial AwardOrlando Health
  3. 2013
    Original Research Award (Hand Washing as a Quality Initiative Project)Orlando Health
  4. 2012
    Student Poster Winner (Fixing a Broken Heart: Coarctation of the Aorta in an Adult Presenting with Severe Pre-eclampsia and Fetal Loss)Florida Chapter, American College of Physicians
  5. 2012
    Outstanding Resident of the Year for Excellence in Internal MedicineAmerican College of Physicians
  6. 2012
    Original Research Award (The Impact of Comorbidities on the Management of Head and Neck Cancer)Orlando Health
  7. 2011
    Semi-final Poster Winner (Acute Tamponade and Ascites Associated with Myelofibrosis)Annual Scientific Session, Florida Chapter, American College of Physicians
  8. 2011
    Semi-final Poster Winner (Multiple Primary Malignant Neoplasms in a 21-year-old Female)Associate Meeting, Florida Chapter, American College of Physicians
  9. 2006
    Geoffrey Bourne ScholarshipSt. George University School of Medicine
  10. 2004
    Brecht Scholarship for Research with Goal IV Nanoparticulate PreparationsUniversity of Florida College of Material Science

Professional memberships

  1. 2021
    Member2021 MCSGME Well-Being Award Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  2. 2020 - 2021
    MentorMentorship Families Program, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. 2020
    Member2020 MCSGME Well-Being Award Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
  4. 2019 - 2021
    MemberHematology Oncology Education Committee, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine
  5. 2017 - 2018
    Commission on Cancer Physician LiaisonYuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma Regional Cancer Center
  6. 2016 - 2018
    Cancer Committee MemberYuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma Regional Cancer Center
  7. 2015 - 2016
    MemberHematology Oncology Education Committee, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine
  8. 2013 - 2016
    AssociateArizona Chapter, American College of Physicians
  9. 2011 - 2013
    MemberMortality Review Committee, Orlando Health
  10. 2011
    Resident LiaisonLeadership Day on Capitol Hill, Florida Chapter, American College of Physicians
  11. 2011 - 2013
    Political AdvocateAmerican College of Physicians
  12. 2010 - 2013
    MemberResident Advisory Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Orlando Health
  13. 2010 - 2013
    MemberACP Council of Associates, Florida Chapter, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Orlando Health
  14. 2010 - 2011
    CoordinatorSwift Web Project, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Orlando Health
  15. 2010 - 2018
    AssociateFlorida Chapter, American College of Physicians

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