RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 29, 2023) –Stephen Dick, M.D., FACEP, has been recognized for 30 years of Emergency Medicine Board Certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). He is an emergency medicine physician at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Emergency Department and has previously served on the Monument Health Board of Directors and as the Director of the Emergency Department.
For his initial certification, Dr. Dick completed medical school and specialized training in Emergency Medicine. This was followed by completion of an examination that covers the breadth of Emergency Medicine.
“The Rapid City Hospital Emergency Room is a Level 2 Trauma Center. It’s the largest, and busiest, Emergency Department in the tri-state area. We see close to 65,000 ER patients every year,” said Steven Maser, M.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs at Monument Health. “When you look at that number of patients and multiply it by 30 years, you begin to see the incredible impact that Dr. Dick has had on our community. He is truly a pleasure to work with and I’m grateful for his dedication to providing high-quality care to his patients.”
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital expanded its Emergency Department in 2019. The updated space was 129 percent larger than the original footprint, with the capacity to treat 40 patients at a time. Dr. Dick oversaw both the design and opening of the expanded Emergency Room.
Board certification is a voluntary process, and reflects a dedication to the specialty of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Dick actively participates in a program of continuous learning to maintain his certification. The ABEM continuing certification process helps board-certified physicians stay up-to-date on current medical research and provides opportunities for practice improvement.
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About Monument Health
Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,000 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 38 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.