Benjamin Smith
M.D. Candidate @ University of Illinois College of Medicine | Engineer | Stanford Alum
- Role
- Clinical Research Coordinator at Shriners Children\'s Chicago
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Benjamin Smith
I\'m a current medical student at University of Illinois College of Medicine interested in the intersection of healthcare and engineering since completing my undergraduate and graduate studies in biomechanical engineering at Stanford. I have been heavily involved with research in the medical field, working extensively in both clinical and laboratory research in neurosurgery, allergy-immunology, and pediatric plastic surgery. My clinical experience, both as a medical assistant and as a research coordinator, has highlighted the benefits patients receive from medical devices that are optimized for human biomechanics. These experiences have spurred my interest in pursuing opportunities that allow me to combine my passions for clinical care and engineering to innovate solutions that address medical challenges.
Experience
Clinical Research Coordinator
Aug 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
I currently work with Dr. Chad Purnell as a pediatric clinical coordinator on multiple projects related to plastic surgery. My current responsibilities include project management from ideation to completion: protocol development, grant/funding applications, regulatory compliance, patient recruitment, data collection, statistical analysis, and publication writing/presentation. My projects include- Modeling the effects of orthognathic surgery on obstructive sleep apnea using novel at-home wearable sensors- Lip and soft tissue changes after Lefort advancement surgery- Analysis of predictors for spinal fusion surgery complications nationally and at UI Health ChicagoIn tandem with the projects above, I am working with the orthopedic surgery department and the Shriners Gait and Motion Analysis center on a couple of projects- Biplane Fluoroscopy and 3D Shape Analysis in the Evaluation of the Form and Function of Planovalgus Foot Deformity in Cerebral Palsy- Surgical Outcomes in Segmental Spinal Dysgenesis – A Retrospective Case Series
Education
Walter Payton College Preparatory High School
High School Diploma
Stanford University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biomechanical Engineering
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine - MD
Stanford University
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
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