Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Breast cancer
- Gynecologic malignancies
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
Chief FellowHematology/Oncology Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
FellowHematology/Oncology Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Programs in Arizona, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2013
Resident - Internal Medicine (PGY 1-3)Department of Medical Education, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health
- 2010
Doctorate of Medicine - Also attended in St. George, GrenadaSt. George University School of Medicine
- 2005
BS - Health Sciences; Special Focus in Public Health; Minor in BusinessUniversity of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2016
Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2013
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 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
- 2013
Charles D. Engelhardt MD, Memorial AwardOrlando Health
- 2013
Original Research Award (Hand Washing as a Quality Initiative Project)Orlando Health
- 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
- 2012
Outstanding Resident of the Year for Excellence in Internal MedicineAmerican College of Physicians
- 2012
Original Research Award (The Impact of Comorbidities on the Management of Head and Neck Cancer)Orlando Health
- 2011
Semi-final Poster Winner (Acute Tamponade and Ascites Associated with Myelofibrosis)Annual Scientific Session, Florida Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2011
Semi-final Poster Winner (Multiple Primary Malignant Neoplasms in a 21-year-old Female)Associate Meeting, Florida Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2006
Geoffrey Bourne ScholarshipSt. George University School of Medicine
- 2004
Brecht Scholarship for Research with Goal IV Nanoparticulate PreparationsUniversity of Florida College of Material Science
Professional memberships
- 2021
Member2021 MCSGME Well-Being Award Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2020 - 2021
MentorMentorship Families Program, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Arizona, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2020
Member2020 MCSGME Well-Being Award Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2019 - 2021
MemberHematology Oncology Education Committee, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2017 - 2018
Commission on Cancer Physician LiaisonYuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma Regional Cancer Center
- 2016 - 2018
Cancer Committee MemberYuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma Regional Cancer Center
- 2015 - 2016
MemberHematology Oncology Education Committee, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2013 - 2016
AssociateArizona Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2011 - 2013
MemberMortality Review Committee, Orlando Health
- 2011
Resident LiaisonLeadership Day on Capitol Hill, Florida Chapter, American College of Physicians
- 2011 - 2013
Political AdvocateAmerican College of Physicians
- 2010 - 2013
MemberResident Advisory Committee, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Orlando Health
- 2010 - 2013
MemberACP Council of Associates, Florida Chapter, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Orlando Health
- 2010 - 2011
CoordinatorSwift Web Project, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Orlando Health
- 2010 - 2018
AssociateFlorida Chapter, American College of Physicians
Publications