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