Berndt P. Schmit, MD, MBOE 
Associate Professor of Radiology
GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Learn about Berndt P. Schmit, MD, MBOE

Berndt P. Schmit, MD, MBOE, is a board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist with over 20 years’ experience in private and academic practice, as well as fellowship training in Musculoskeletal imaging. Schmit serves as an Associate Professor of Radiology at George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS).

He has special interests in MRI and Sarcoma and is co-author of the textbook: Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors; a Multidisciplinary Review with Case Presentations, published in 2014. Schmit has a deep interest in Lean management and earned a Master of Business Operation Excellence (MBOE) degree from The Ohio State University Fisher School of Business in 2014. Schmit enjoys entrepreneurship having started teleradiology services, won USA patents, provided radiology practice consulting and operated imaging centers.

Schmit has earned partnership in 3 different private practices. He was Director of Haiti and Director of Equipment Implementation for RadAid from 2015-2017 and is currently a medical advisor for the startup MediMint and Emagine Solutions Technology. He serves on the leadership team of the charity Cure Women’s Cancer, founded in 2024.  

He is passionate about Global Health and started the 501c3 tax-exempt charity Humanitarian Radiology Development Corps in 2017 (www.hrdcorps.org). HRD is focused on full value stream, self-sustainable radiology capacity development in poor regions of the world including Haiti, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Malawi, Togo and Kenya. Schmit coined the term ‘Precision Charity’ describing the client focused, custom tailored approach HRD Corps utilizes for capacity development. This is made possible by placing senior leadership in the field so decision making can be done in real-time with clients while simultaneously avoiding the inaccuracies and delays inherent to hierarchical organizations and their reporting structures.  

To date, HRD has donated, installed and implemented 46 ultrasound systems, 3 radiology PACS systems, 3 portable Xray systems. They have given countless lectures and hands-on training seminars while also providing parts supply and equipment repair services. HRD prides itself on being nimble, transparent and client serving.

Schmit attended Tufts University School of Medicine for his medical degree and completed 2 years of Emergency Medicine training at University of Arizona before completing his Diagnostic Radiology training at Mount Auburn Hospital. He then completed a Musculoskeletal imaging fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
 

Yamilé Blain, MD
Assistant Professor in Clinical Radiology
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
 

Learn about Yamilé Blain, MD

Yamilé Blain, MD, is a radiologist with subspecialty training in abdominal and oncologic imaging. Her clinical and research interests focus on imaging of the liver, female pelvis, and organ transplantation.

She earned her medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy at the Université d’État d’Haïti and completed her radiology residency at Hôpital de l’Université d’État d’Haïti. She then pursued fellowship training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital.

During her time as chief resident in Haiti, Blain played a key role in strengthening the radiology residency program, securing partnerships with international academic institutions, and helping implement a computer-based curriculum. Her leadership has contributed to long-term capacity building in medical education in her home country.

A passionate advocate for global health and health equity, Blain has been actively involved with HRD Corps since her residency. She has contributed to several capacity-building initiatives in both Haiti and Africa. She’s skilled at understanding system needs, engaging stakeholders, and developing tailored, context-specific solutions. Her ability to navigate diverse environments and connect meaningfully with local communities makes her a valuable team member.

Blain believes in the mission and values of HRD Corps, which align closely with her own. Through her ongoing work, she has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of initiatives that improve the skills of health care professionals while addressing deeper structural challenges.

Blain is an avid reader, aspiring pencil artist, and beach wanderer.

Emily Calabria, MD
Diagnostic Radiology Resident
Boston Medical Center

Learn about Emily Calabria, MD

Emily Calabria, MD is currently in her Diagnostic Radiology residency training at Boston Medical Center with an expected graduation in June 2028.

She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in Microbiology and French, and then graduated from the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) in Washington, DC in 2023. She completed her internship at Morristown Medical Center.

Calabria is from Ramsey, NJ and loves traveling and exploring new cultures, hiking, reading, and is a passionate Pittsburgh sports fan.