MILHENKA AUGUSTE MD, MPH, CPH, AAHIVS, DABFM
Parkland
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with several years of experience instructing students with a wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments. Strategic in blending real-life medical skills in the educational realm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Weekend Hospitalist Physician
Good Samaritan Hospital-Team Health
West Palm Beach
12.2024 - Current
- Managed patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Utilized electronic health records for accurate documentation and communication.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Coordinated with specialists for timely referrals and follow-ups.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Communicable Disease Director
Florida Department of Health of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach
11.2016 - Current
- Communicable Disease Director. I oversee the HIV/STD, Tuberculosis, and Epidemiology services for the Palm Beach County Department of Health. This includes but is not limited to managing the budget for each of the programs. I am also responsible for the control and prevention of infectious diseases for the county. I have over 8 years of experience with DOH. I began serving as a consulting physician in Miami -Dade Department of Health and subsequently transferred to serve as a Tuberculosis senior physician. Currently I serve in a leadership role for the agency. I also carry a template and see patients throughout the week in the services of Tuberculosis, HIV and STD.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anatomy
Broward College
Coconut Creek
01.2011 - 05.2020
- Developed engaging course materials for Anatomy and Physiology classes.
- Utilized laboratory equipment for hands-on demonstrations and experiments.
- Implemented diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles.
- Conducted laboratory sessions for students to demonstrate concepts in anatomy and physiology.
- Assessed student comprehension through quizzes, surveys, questionnaires.
- Prepared instructional materials such as slides, videos, handouts, for use during class sessions.
- Provided lectures to students on topics such as cell biology, human anatomy, physiology, and histology.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Northern Florida
Jacksonville, FL05-2028
Master - Public Health with a Concentration in Infection Control
University of South Florida
Tampa12.2021
Doctor of Medicine -
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
West Indies12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale12.2004
Skills
- Public health initiatives
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Teaching and mentoring
- Specialty physician services
- Hospital medicine
- Medicine
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Interpersonal communication
- Medical terminology
Publications Presentations Quality Improvement
Analysis of Some Risk Factors of Active Tuberculosis in Three South Florida Counties, Auguste M, McGuire-Wolfe C, Alonso A, et al., 11/24/21, Cureus, 13, 11, 10.7759/cureus.19852, A Case of the Untypable HIV Result, Auguste, M., Tabuteau, J.C., Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade, FL, 2023, Novel Neurovascular Sequelae of COVID19: The Case of an Acute Stroke in the Corpus Callosum, Auguste, M., Wang, K., Gunawardene, I., Dawkins, B., Martinez, T., Morel, N., Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade, FL, 2022, Who is the Rarest of Them All? But of Course, Hemorrhagic Cholecystitis!, Auguste, M., Mettellus, D., Davis, B., Gunwardene, I., and Dawkins, B., Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade, FL, 2022, Bridging the Gaps of Care in the Realm of Tuberculosis, Lakeside Medical Center in Belle Glade, FL, 2022, 2024
Languages
- Haitian Creole
- Medical Spanish
- English
Medical Licenses & Examination Certifications
- American Board of Family Physicians, Board Certified in Family Medicine, Exp. 12/31/34
- Florida State Medical Board, Full Unrestricted License, Exp. 01/31/28
- Drug Enforcement Administration, Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, Exp. 06/30/28
- National Board of Public Health Examiners, Board Certified in Public Health, Exp. 08/06/27
- American Academy of HIV Medicine, HIV Specialist Credential, Exp. 12/31/28
Post Graduate Medical Training
- Family Medicine Residency Program, Belle Glade, FL, 06/01/21, 07/31/24, Jennifer Medard, M.D.
- Sylvie Ratelle STD/HIV Training Center, Attended a weeklong conference in Massachusetts for STD clinical services., 12/01/16, 12/31/16
- Rotating Medical Internship, San Juan, PR, 06/01/14, 06/30/15, Jorge Valdesuso Hernandez, M.D.
Timeline
Weekend Hospitalist Physician
Good Samaritan Hospital-Team Health
12.2024 - Current
Communicable Disease Director
Florida Department of Health of Palm Beach County
11.2016 - Current
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anatomy
Broward College
01.2011 - 05.2020
MBA - Business Administration
University of Northern Florida
Master - Public Health with a Concentration in Infection Control
University of South Florida
Doctor of Medicine -
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Nova Southeastern University