Richard Earl Holmes
Starkville,MS
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
E.R. Physician
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - Current
- Assisted in the development of departmental policies and procedures that aligned with evidence-based practice guidelines, ensuring consistency in care delivery across the emergency room.
- Examined patients to determine overall physical and emotional status.
- Maintained a high level of patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate and empathetic bedside manner, addressing concerns, and answering questions promptly.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in assessments and interventions.
- Retired
Chief of Staff
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 05.2018
E.R. Physician
John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2014
E.R. Physician
H. C. Watkins Memorial Hospital
10.2007 - 03.2011
Physician
Noxubee General Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2010
Physician
Golden Triangle Rural Family Health Center
04.2003 - 08.2010
Physician
Mississippi State University Longest Health Center
11.2002 - 01.2007
Physician
Pine Grove Hospital
06.2002 - 10.2002
Physician
Evergreen Hospital
02.2002 - 06.2002
Physician
Kings Daughters Hospital
03.2001 - 03.2002
Physician
Medical Center East
04.2001 - 02.2002
Physician
Mansfield Hospital
09.2001 - 12.2001
Physician
Riley Memorial Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2001
Physician
Cullman Regional Medical Center
08.1995 - 08.2000
Physician
Cooper Green Hospital
12.1994 - 07.1995
Physician
Delta Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 11.1994
Physician
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
06.1991 - 05.1994
Physician
US Army
12.1990 - 05.1991
Physician
Decatur General Hospital
09.1990 - 12.1990
Physician
DCH
08.1988 - 08.1990
Physician
St. Clair Regional Hospital
07.1986 - 08.1988
Physician
Health America
01.1986 - 07.1986
Physician
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
07.1980 - 01.1986
Physician
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
07.1981 - 07.1983
Physician
Golden Triangle Medical Center
07.1981 - 09.1982
Education
High School Diploma -
Henderson High School
StarkvilleBachelor of Arts -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSMaster of Arts -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSHonorary Doctoral - Microbiology And Nutrition
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSM.D. - College of Human Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Critical Care Management
- Advising Patents
- Emergency medicine expertise
- Written Communication
Internship
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
College of Community Health Sciences (1977-1978)
Residency
St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH
Emergency Medicine Residency Program (1978-1980)
Military
United States Army (1969-1971) Paratrooper and Military Police Investigator (Honorable Discharge)
Awards and Certifications: Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Unit Citation, Certification of Achievement, Certification of Appreciation, Parachute Badge
United States Army Reserve (1976-1991)
Rank/Titles: Lieutenant Colonel
Medical Corps
3345 U.S. Army Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
Medical Triage Officer, Saudi Arabia
Operation Desert Storm
December 1990 - May 1991
Medical Officer-In-Charger
Re-deployment of medical officers and personnel from Saudi Arabia to US
Medals and Awards: Army Commendation Medal, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Saudi Arabia Campaign Ribbon, Honorable Discharge
Civic and Educational Awards
1st African American Student to attend and graduate from Mississippi State University
Bachelor 1965 & 1969 - Masters 1971
Employed at Mississippi State University Student Health Center and Assistant Football Coach - 2002-2007
MSU Cultural Diversity Center Renamed Holmes Cultural Diversity Center in honor of Richard E. Holmes, M.D. - 1991
Richard E. Holmes MSU Alumnus of the year - 2005
Mississippi State University Commencement Speaker - 2006
Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society Gamma Chapter at Mississippi State University 2019
Honored at The Mississippi State Legislature in Jackson, MS
Board Certified - Emergency Medicine A.A.P.S., Number 01-1425 - January 20, 2001
Licenses
Mississippi - July 01, 2018 - Current (Expires 06/30/24)
D.E.A. Certificate FH1099-779 - Expiration Date 10/03/2024
Schedules 2 - 5
Alabama - Expired
Michigan - Expired
Ohio - Expired
Certification
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine - A.A.P.S. #01-1425
Basic Cardiac Life Support - Certified 01/20/01
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Trauma Life Support
Advanced Pediatric Life Support (Pending Recertification)
Awards
Robert J. Wood Scholarship and National Medical Fellowship
American Medical Association - Physician's Recognition Award
American Academy of Family Medicine Practice Active Teacher Award - 1980, 1981, 1983
Medical Organizations
American Medical Association
American College of Emergency Physicians
National Medical Association
Past/Current Activities
Rotating Flight Physician for the "Life Flight" helicopter program with Coverage of 32 Counties in Northwest Ohio, Michigan and Indiana 1978-1980
Active in paramedic lecture series / ACLS courses / Nursing In-Service lecture series
Timeline
Chief of Staff
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 05.2018
E.R. Physician
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital
04.2014 - Current
E.R. Physician
John C. Stennis Memorial Hospital
03.2011 - 10.2014
E.R. Physician
H. C. Watkins Memorial Hospital
10.2007 - 03.2011
Physician
Noxubee General Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2010
Physician
Golden Triangle Rural Family Health Center
04.2003 - 08.2010
Physician
Mississippi State University Longest Health Center
11.2002 - 01.2007
Physician
Pine Grove Hospital
06.2002 - 10.2002
Physician
Evergreen Hospital
02.2002 - 06.2002
Physician
Mansfield Hospital
09.2001 - 12.2001
Physician
Medical Center East
04.2001 - 02.2002
Physician
Kings Daughters Hospital
03.2001 - 03.2002
Physician
Riley Memorial Hospital
08.2000 - 08.2001
Physician
Cullman Regional Medical Center
08.1995 - 08.2000
Physician
Cooper Green Hospital
12.1994 - 07.1995
Physician
Delta Regional Medical Center
06.1994 - 11.1994
Physician
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
06.1991 - 05.1994
Physician
US Army
12.1990 - 05.1991
Physician
Decatur General Hospital
09.1990 - 12.1990
Physician
DCH
08.1988 - 08.1990
Physician
St. Clair Regional Hospital
07.1986 - 08.1988
Physician
Health America
01.1986 - 07.1986
Physician
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
07.1981 - 07.1983
Physician
Golden Triangle Medical Center
07.1981 - 09.1982
Physician
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
07.1980 - 01.1986
High School Diploma -
Henderson High School
Bachelor of Arts -
Mississippi State University
Master of Arts -
Mississippi State University
Honorary Doctoral - Microbiology And Nutrition
Mississippi State University
M.D. - College of Human Medicine
Michigan State University
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