For most of rural America, access to clinical research addressing rural health — and to physician-researchers focused on this area — is extremely limited. According to Danny Benjamin, MD, PhD, MPH, that’s simply not sustainable for long-term health in most of the country.
As a leader of a program designed to develop future researchers through hands-on experience and mentorship, Benjamin is working to address this shortage. His goal is to bring high-quality clinical trials to rural communities and improve access to medical research for areas with limited health care resources.