Bravo Fleet
Summary
Elias was in his third year of medical school when he was called up to the USS Gagarin to fill the need for a Chief Medical Officer. He is an unknown and is not sure what to expect.
Appearance
Physical Description
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 190 lbs
Hair: Dark brown, short
Eyes: Green
Build: Athletic, a result of working on the farm and staying fit during his time in Starfleet.
Notable Features: Several scars on his legs and arms from accidents as a young child on the farm.
Personality
Growing up in rural Montana taught Eli to act quickly in emergencies. This ability to assess the situation, prioritize needs, and make rapid decisions translates directly into his medical practice. He thrives in high-pressure environments, particularly crises.
Raised in an environment where resources were often scarce, Eli developed a knack for making do with what was available. This resourcefulness has translated into a highly practical approach to medical care. His hands-on, inventive approach helps him solve problems that others might consider unsolvable.
One of Eli’s most valuable assets is his empathy, which stems from his rural upbringing, where community and family connections were important. He genuinely cares about the well-being of others. Eli takes the time to connect with his patients.
Eli’s deep commitment to his work sometimes leads him to take on more than he can handle. His strong sense of responsibility, ingrained from a young age, often leads him to try to manage everything himself. This can lead to burnout, as he struggles with delegating tasks to others, fearing that things won’t be done to his high standards. Eli is learning to trust his team more and delegate responsibilities effectively to avoid overwhelming himself.
History
Elias “Eli” Dawson was born and raised in Great Falls, a small town in rural Montana. Growing up on a family farm, he developed a strong sense of responsibility and a deep connection to the land. Eli always aspired to a career in medicine. His parents could never explain a specific moment that defined this for him – Eli had believed he was destined to be a doctor from a young age. This led Eli to Starfleet Academy at 18, where he excelled in his studies. He graduated from Starfleet Academy in 2398 at 21 and soon entered a four-year Starfleet Medical program specializing in trauma care, field medicine, and starship medical operations.
He experienced Frontier Day as an assimilated Borg. He did not have a part in killing those around him, but he was responsible for severe injuries to others at his teaching hospital assignment. Half of his medical class died on Frontier Day, along with a significant number of medical staff at the hospital. He was heavily stunned and suffered minor injuries as a result. He received counseling treatment after the event and was cleared to return to his residency with continued counseling visits scheduled.
However, in late 2401, following the events of Frontier Day, Eli was called up earlier than expected to address the severe shortage of medical personnel in the aftermath of the event. In response to the immediate need for experienced officers, Eli was placed as Chief Medical Officer aboard the USS Gagarin in December of 2401 at 21.
He maintains a relationship with Dr. Lyla Danvers, 24, one of several Deputy Director of Medical Operations at Montana Station (Starbase 406). Their proximity within the same fleet squadron allows them to visit one another.
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