On Wednesday, August 21, local and state officials gathered at the Gates Volunteer Ambulance Service (GVAS) headquarters in the town of Gates to honor Dr. Maia Dorsett, GVAS Medical Director, who has been named the 2024 National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) EMS Medical Director of the Year. Dr. Dorsett will be recognized at the NAEMT General Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, and at the Opening Ceremony of EMS World Expo on Wednesday, September 11 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Dr. Dorsett’s outstanding education, extensive experience as a physician and educator, and her dedication to the EMS field make her a deserving recipient of this prestigious award,” said Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale. “Her contributions have not only positively impacted the Rochester region but have also made a significant difference across the country. Her expertise has also played a crucial role in the success of GVAS and in saving countless lives.”
“On behalf of the Ogden Town Board and the residents of the Town of Ogden, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Dorsett on this remarkable achievement,” Zale continued. “We are grateful for her ongoing dedication and the exceptional service she provides to our community.”
Dr. Dorsett, a physician and educator, completed her Emergency Medicine residency and EMS fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis before joining the University of Rochester Medical Center. She also leads EMS education at Monroe Community College and serves as Associate Regional Medical Director for Education and Quality for the Monroe-Livingston Region. Her professional involvement extends to the National Association of EMS Physicians, the National Registry of EMTs, and Prodigy EMS.
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