As ApolloMD continues expansion of our hospital medicine service line, we also announce the appointment of two hospital medicine leaders collaborating on the management and support of our teams. Dr. John Sullivan, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Ashley Varner, National Medical Director of Hospital Medicine, assume these new roles, combining their experience and expertise into a dynamic partnership for serving ApolloMD hospitalists.

The annual ApolloMD Leadership Conference returned to an in-person format in December 2021 by following recommended health protocols for gathering. Our organization’s clinical and corporate leaders met December 7th and 8th at the Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta overlooking the home stadium of the 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves—the perfect spot for a meeting of the individuals who always knock it out of the park for ApolloMD.

What started as a normal Monday evening at home in Durham, North Carolina quickly changed for Dr. Richard Benson, II, Medical Director of emergency medicine services at Maria Parham Health.

As with many things this year, the COVID-19 pandemic required a new venue for the annual ApolloMD Leadership Conference. Traditionally hosted as an in-person two-day retreat, our teams went virtual for this year’s conference. More than 200 clinical and corporate leaders from across the organization gathered online and enjoyed the same great content, guest speakers and networking opportunities.

Effective communication; ability to coach, influence and engage a team; and continuing education are just some of the characteristics a great leader possesses. Success as a medical director goes beyond exhibiting outstanding clinical skills, but leadership skills as well.

Rolando Torres, M.D., illustrates dedication to supporting others, both clinically and professionally, which has earned admiration by many who have crossed his path. So much so, that the Georgia College of Emergency Physicians (GCEP) recently named Dr. Torres the 2016 Emergency Department Director of the Year. From serving as an active-duty medical specialist in the U.S. Army, to climbing the ranks and eventually operating as a physician leader throughout his career, no one is more deserving of this great honor.

ApolloMD Medical Directors and Advanced Practice Clinicians from across specialties recently came together for the annual Leadership Conference at Loew’s Hotel in Atlanta. This two-day event gave leaders the opportunity