Andre Pennardt M.D., Facep, Faems, Fawm

Dr. Andre Pennardt has extensive work experience in various medical and emergency management roles. Andre currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at FEMA. Prior to that, they held positions as a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Services at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, as well as a Professor of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care at Florida International University - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Andre also worked as an Affiliate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Pennardt has experience in law enforcement and served as a Deputy Sheriff, Medical Director, and SWAT Physician at the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Andre also served as the Tactical Medical Director for the International Board of Specialty Certification and Medical Director for the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification. In addition, they worked as an Assistant Professor of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Furthermore, Dr. Pennardt has experience in residency program administration, having served as the Associate Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency at Aventura Hospital & Medical Center. Lastly, they worked as the Medical Director for the U.S. Forest Service, providing medical oversight and support to fire, EMS, and aerial rescue personnel.

Andre Pennardt, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, FAWM began their education journey by earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Biology from the University of Rochester, which they attended from 1983 to 1987. Andre then pursued a medical degree (MD) from the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, completing their studies from 1987 to 1991.

In 2012 to 2013, Andre Pennardt obtained a certificate in Law Enforcement from Florida Keys Community College, showcasing their interest in the field. Andre further expanded their knowledge in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management by pursuing a Master's degree and a Graduate certificate from the University of Florida. Andre completed their Master's degree studies from 2018 to 2021 and earned the Graduate certificate from 2018 to 2020.

In addition to their educational achievements, Andre Pennardt has obtained certifications in various fields. Andre holds certifications in Emergency Medical Service and Emergency Medicine from the American Board of Emergency Medicine, acquired in November 1998 and December 2015, respectively. Andre has also earned the Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) and Flight Paramedic (FP-C) certifications from BCCTPC, though the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are unknown. Andre is also certified as a Tactical Paramedic (TP-C) by the International Board for Specialty Certification.

Furthermore, Andre Pennardt has been certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, although the exact date of obtaining this certification is not mentioned. With their extensive education and certifications, Andre possesses a comprehensive background in medicine, crisis/emergency/disaster management, and law enforcement.