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Celebrating Leadership in Medicine: ApolloMD's 2025 Awards

On November 20, 2025, ApolloMD held a significant event during its annual Leadership Conference, where the 2025 Leadership Award recipients were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the fields of emergency and hospital medicine. This ceremony underscored the commitment of these clinicians to excellence in patient care and the strengthening of hospital performance across the nation.

ApolloMD, a leading physician-led practice management organization, recognizes the critical role that clinicians play in enhancing healthcare services. The recipients of the Leadership Awards were selected based on their dedication, leadership skills, and unwavering commitment to providing high-quality care. The ceremony was not only a recognition of individual achievements but also a highlight of ApolloMD's collective efforts to foster a culture of collaboration, well-being, and clinical excellence.

Notable Winners and Categories

Among the prestigious awards handed out were the Lead APC of the Year Awards, recognizing lead advanced practice clinicians for their exceptional clinical expertise and leadership skills. Noteworthy recipients included:

• - Emergency Medicine: Anik Momin, PA (Wellstar Cobb), Maura Merli, PA (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton), Jason Meltzer, PA (UW Swedish American), and Lauren Izell, NP (UNC Southeastern).
• - Hospital Medicine: Sawsan Almasri, PA (Baptist Health Floyd).
• - APC Educator of the Year: David Thompson, PA (ApolloMD Post-Graduate Program / Novant Health).

The Hospital Medicine Medical Director of the Year Award was awarded to leaders who demonstrated exceptional operational leadership and strength in communication. Honorees included:

• - Tom Hopkins, DO (Regional Hospital of Scranton, Commonwealth Health)
• - Will Speicher, MD (Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Commonwealth Health).

Additionally, the Emergency Medicine Medical Director of the Year Awards acknowledged physicians who have significantly impacted patient care and operational efficiency. Recipients included:

• - Kevin Ziegler, MD (Baptist Health Louisville, Floyd)
• - Nadeem Modan, MD (UNC Health).
• - Amanda Miller, DO (UW Health Swedish American).

Leadership Insights

Dr. Yogin Patel, CEO of ApolloMD, expressed his pride in the award recipients: "Our 2025 award recipients represent the heart of who we are as a clinician-led organization. Their unwavering dedication enhances the patient experience and builds supportive teams conducive to clinical excellence. We are thankful for their remarkable contributions to the communities we serve."

This year’s event also highlighted ApolloMD's recent accolades, including its designation as a USA Today Top Workplace and recognition as one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the industry. Such honors reflect the organization’s commitment to fostering a positive workplace environment that prioritizes clinician well-being and professional growth.

About ApolloMD

For over four decades, ApolloMD has dedicated itself to delivering exceptional healthcare management services across multiple specialties, including emergency medicine and hospital medicine. Their mission focuses on operational innovation and clinical excellence, leading to improved patient care while supporting the professional development of clinicians.

To learn more about ApolloMD and their innovative approach to healthcare, visit ApolloMD.com.

In celebration of these achievements, it is evident that ApolloMD not only recognizes outstanding individual contributions but also champions the collaborative efforts that drive the healthcare field forward.