Biography
Benjamin J Smith is the Program Director and Associate Dean at the Florida State University College of Medicine School of Physician Assistant Practice. Ben worked clinically as a rheumatology physician assistant for over 24 years in a private practice setting. He has held numerous volunteer and leadership roles in local, state, and national professional societies and community organizations. Ben has engaged in scholarly work on the topics of clinical rheumatology, practice guidelines, medical education and geriatrics. Ben earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Georgia in 1997, a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical College of Georgia in 1999, a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies with a focus on education from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in May 2018, and a Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg in August 2019.
Degrees
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Doctor of Medical Science, Education
University of Lynchburg ▪ 2019
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Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center ▪ 2018
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Bachelor of Science, Physician Assistant
Medical College of Georgia ▪ 1999
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Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of Georgia ▪ 1997
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Associates of Science, General Science
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ▪ 1995
Awards & Honors
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Faculty Leadership Award
Florida State University ▪ 2025
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Excellence in Interprofessional Education Collaboration National Award
The United States Public Health Service and Interprofessional Education Collaborative ▪ 2023
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Inductee
Pi Alpha National Honor Society ▪ 2019
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Undergraduate Teaching Award
Florida State University ▪ 2019
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Distinguished Fellow
American Academy of Physician Assistants ▪ 2015
Biography
Benjamin J Smith is the Program Director and Associate Dean at the Florida State University College of Medicine School of Physician Assistant Practice. Ben worked clinically as a rheumatology physician assistant for over 24 years in a private practice setting. He has held numerous volunteer and leadership roles in local, state, and national professional societies and community organizations. Ben has engaged in scholarly work on the topics of clinical rheumatology, practice guidelines, medical education and geriatrics. Ben earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Georgia in 1997, a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical College of Georgia in 1999, a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies with a focus on education from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in May 2018, and a Doctor of Medical Science degree from the University of Lynchburg in August 2019.
Speaking Details
Speaker Topics
Continuing Medical Education
Medical Education
Physician assistants
Rheumatology
Target Audiences
Adults
Fee Range
Expenses Only
Greater than $500
Less than $500
No Cost
