Behind the Breath: Madden Discusses The Importance of Mentors

By AARC Perspectives

June 26, 2025 |  1 min read

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In this episode of the Behind the Breath podcast, AARC member Maria Madden, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, respiratory education coordinator at the University of Maryland Medical Center, sits down with Vice President of Membership and Customer Care, Monique Kimmel to discuss Maria’s passion for education, advocacy, the future of respiratory care and the importance of building meaningful professional relationships early on in your career.

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Maria Madden

Maria Madden, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, has served for more than 29 years as a respiratory therapist, supervisor, ECMO Specialist, and educator at the University of Maryland Medical Center/R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.

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