Keesler medical logistician earns national credentials Published May 27, 2009 By Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Master Sgt. Melanie Dolzanie, 81st Medical Support Squadron, has received her certified materials and resource professional credentials from the Association for Healthcare Resource and Materials Management of the American Hospital Association. She is among eight association members who recently received the national recognition and one of only 17 Air Force enlisted members with the credentials. Sergeant Dolzanie, recently selected for promotion to senior master sergeant, is noncommissioned officer in charge of medical logistics. "It was a very difficult exam," she said. "Information from a manual was the basis for about 20-30 percent of the test; the rest of the score was based on work experience." Sergeant Dolzanie noted the certification will be beneficial after retirement when she moves to a civilian position. It could increase her annual income by about $20,000. She said she had planned to complete the exam for years. "I seriously prepared for it for a couple of weeks," she said. "I took leave to study for it." The AHRMM, the leading national association for executives in the health-care materials management profession, has more than 3,900 members. They're involved in the materials functions of healthcare facilities; or are active in the health-carematerials supply chain, including manufacturers, vendors, distributors, consultants and employees of group purchasing organizations. Sergeant Dolzanie has served in the Air Force for 20 years. She arrived at Keesler in September from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Her husband is Chief Master Sgt. Michael Skidmore, 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron.