Biographical summary
Dr. Edwards was born in Bologna, Italy and grew up in Western Pennsylvania. He was as an academic hospitalist at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill for nine years before moving to Jacksonville and joining Mayo's hospital medicine group. During his time at UNC, he was actively involved in student and resident education and also served as medical director of UNC's Hillsborough campus for 4 years. Dr. Edwards is a Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
Interests
- Medical education
- Perioperative comanagement
Mayo Clinic locations
Jacksonville, Florida
Education
- 2009
Residency - Internal Medicine and PediatricsThe University of North Carolina
- 2006
Internship - Internal Medicine and PediatricsThe University of North Carolina
- 2005
MDVanderbilt University
- 2000
BA - Biology; Minor in Music(Peabody Conservatory)The Johns Hopkins University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2009
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2020
Top Faculty Teacher - Hospital Internal MedicineInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2018
FellowAmerican College of Physicians
- 2018
Senior FellowSociety of Hospital Medicine (SHM)
- 2015
FellowSociety of Hospital Medicine
- 2014
UNC Academy of Educators
- 2012
FellowAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- 2005
Dean's AwardVanderbilt University School of Medicine
- 2004
Medical Scholars ProgramVanderbilt University School of Medicine
- 2000
Graduated with HonorsThe Johns Hopkins University
- 2000
Phi Beta Kappa
- 1999
Golden Key International Honor Society
- 1996
Dean's List (8 semesters)The Johns Hopkins University
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
MemberHospital Medicine Practice and Optimization Workgroup
- 2020 - present
MemberMayo Medical School Subcommittee at Jacksonville, Mayo Clinic Florida Committees, Mayo Clinic in Florida
- 2019 - 2021
Committee MemberPlummer Chart Subcommittee