Michael Doughtery, DO
2024 Scholarship Winner

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“I was greatly honored and also very humbled to receive the Timothy Ernst Memorial Scholarship. These emotions were felt more deeply at the Convocation and Convention in San Diego, where I otherwise would not have been able to attend. The caliber of the speakers and the amount of information was wonderful, and it was because of the Ernst Memorial Scholarship that I was able to be a part of it. It was impactful to me to hear people who knew him share stories about him before the "fun-run" and realize that I was now part of his legacy. Thank you again to the College for honoring me with this opportunity, and to all those who contribute to the Ernst Memorial Scholarship to allow opportunities like this to future residents.”

“I consider it a great honor to be the first recipient of the Ernst Memorial Scholarship. Dr. Ernst was universally respected in and out of the perioperative theater. He remains a role model for many of us. His philanthropy allowed me to attend the 2015 AOCA Annual Convention in Orlando, which was my first opportunity to do so. It was an experience I will not soon forget! Thank you, Dr. Ernst, your legacy truly lives on through the scholarship bearing your name.”

"I am honored to receive the Timothy D. Ernst Memorial Scholarship.  I would like to thank my mentor Dr. David Simons for the nomination and the committee for allowing me to attend the AOCA Annual Convention.  I have had the privilege of attending this convention in the past.  It was a great chance to further my education through informed up to date lectures provided by well qualified AOCA speakers.  Beyond that, I was able to meet influential leaders in Anesthesia who have imparted some invaluable advice and knowledge.  Dr. Ernst was one of those leaders who unfortunately I will not have the chance to meet.  He was a role model who strived to help the future generation of doctors through his educational mentorship.  Through this scholarship, his dream and legacy are honored, and I am very humbled to receive this opportunity.  Thank You.”

Ryan Cheng, DO

2017 Scholarship Winner 

"Going to my first AOCA conference at the 2018 Mid-Year Seminar in Chicago was an amazing experience. Collaborative lectures allowed me to further build my knowledge base and add practical techniques to my anesthetic tool-set. What stands out most from my trip, however, was the feeling of being embraced into a community of Osteopathic Anesthesia providers and networking with resources spread throughout the country. As a resident, I’m especially thankful to those who generously donated to the scholarship fund which enabled me to afford the trip. While I never got the opportunity to meet Dr. Ernst, from the stories I’ve been told I know I would have enjoyed his company both in and out of the OR. I can’t think of a better way to honor the memory of such a great teacher than giving us residents the ability to share in the knowledge and camaraderie of his colleagues—I’m truly honored to be connected to his legacy."

"I wanted to express my gratitude in receiving such an honorable gift to attend the AOCA Mid-Year conference in Chicago, Illinois.  It was such an honor being chosen to receive this award.  Dr. Ernst, though I never got the chance to meet him, was a great role model for our profession.  He was friendly and a knowledgeable anesthesiologist that enjoyed teaching residents and peers what he had learned.  In receiving this award, it motivates me to improve upon my knowledge and skills to emulate his work.  I, too, now work with residents and try to impose on them some of the qualities Dr. Ernst was known for.  Although he has passed, he will certainly be remembered.  I was equally honored to attend the AOCA conference, learning from others in anesthesiology with high-quality lectures and getting to know those in the country that continue to improve the safety and efficacy of anesthesia practice.  Thank you for allowing me to attend the conference in Dr. Ernst’s memory."

“I consider it a great honor to the first recipient of the Ernst Memorial Scholarship.  Although I never had the pleasure to work with Dr. Timothy Ernst, several of my colleagues did.  After I was nominated by my Program Director, I decided to do a bit of research.  I quickly realized I would not be disappointed.  I was regaled with stories of frivolity, friendship, and farming; ALL of which are traits I share with the late Dr. Ernst.  He was universally respected in and out of the perioperative theater.  Whether it be in his garden, enjoying the outdoors on a run, or back home with family, Dr. Ernst led an active life.  He remains a role model for many anesthesia providers.  His philanthropy allowed me to attend the 63rd Annual Conclave and Convention in Orlando in 2015, which was my first.  It was an experience I will not soon forget.  Thank you Dr. Ernst, your legacy lives on through the scholarship bearing your name.”