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Steve Hudson

Program of Study:

Master of Public Administration

Year of Graduation:

2008

Hometown:

Silver Spring, MD

Previous Education (degree and institution):

College of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, B.S. (neuroscience), 1990; Uniformed Services University School of Medicine , M.D., 1994; School of Law, University of Maryland, J.D., 2001; School of Management, Marist College, M.P.A., 2008.

Tell us about your work history before Marist, including years of experience, industry, companies, and positions:

Dr. Hudson's medical career began in 1990 at Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he was selected as the Company Close Order Drill Leader for 38 new Naval Officers.  Following medical school at the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland and internship and the National Naval Medical Center, he served as the General Medical Officer (GMO) aboard the USS George Washington, which deployed to the Atlantic Ocean during Hurricane Felix.  Upon returning from sea, he departed on a humanitarian mission with the U.S. Navy Tropical Medicine Program to Guyana, South America, where he assisted in delivering critical and life-saving medical care to the indigenous population.  In 1996, he attended flight surgeon training in Pensacola, Florida, where he learned the principles of aerospace medicine, mishap investigation, and how to pilot the TH-57 helicopter.  He then reported to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133 (VAQ-133) in Whidbey Island, Washington, and served as a flight surgeon and medical department head.  In 1998, Dr. Hudson was selected for service in direct support of the President of the United States as the Marine One Flight Surgeon with the Presidential Helicopter Squadron (HMX-1) in Quantico, Virginia.  In this capacity, he provided direct aeromedical support for the President, Vice President, and other foreign dignitaries as directed by the White House Military Office.  In 2002, he was honorably discharged from active U.S. Naval Service, and he completed a three-year residency in ophthalmology at the Medical University of South Carolina, where he served as Chief Resident.  After leaving active service, Dr. Hudson remained in the Naval Reserves.  He currently serves at the rank of Commander (O-5).

From 1998 to 2001, Dr. Hudson attended law school at the University of Maryland, where he was associate editor of the Maryland Law Review and was certified in Health Law.  Upon graduation, he passed the South Carolina Bar Examination on his first attempt.  From 2002 to 2005, he provided pro-bono legal assistance to individual clients and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of issues, including employment contracts, property rights, defamation, wills and estates, real estate transactions, corporate law, and powers of attorney.  He holds active bar certificates in South Carolina and the District of Columbia.  He is the recipient of the 2001 Joseph Bernstein Prize for excellence in legal writing.

Current Employer and Position:

Baltimore Washington Eye Center, Ophthalmologist

Why did you choose Marist's school of management for your graduate degree?

Marist's MPA program has a reputation for excellence and allowed me to complete my degree entirely online while working full-time.

Tell us about a project or course that was particularly meaningfully to your professional development.

Politics and Policy was one of my favorite courses.  I am currently a candidate for US Congress in Maryland's 8^th District, and my education is definitely being put to maximum use!

How has a degree from Marist enhanced your career?

My degree helped show me that our federal government needs a major overhaul.  As a strong independent thinker and problem solver, I will bring true balance and creative change to Washington.  I want to take the power away from career politicians and special interests and deliver it to the people, where it belongs.