Dr. Bennett is a Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, in Columbia, SC. He is also the Director of the Research Center for Transforming Health, and Director of Research and Evaluation for the South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Care. His work focuses upon care delivery for vulnerable populations, such as non-whites, rural residents, and those with chronic diseases, and how national, state, or local policies and legislation affect these populations.
Biographical Profile
College
School of Medicine
Department
Translational and Clinical Science
Tenure Status
Tenured
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
Health Disparities, Rural, Quality Improvement, Health Information Technology, program evaluation, workforce,
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Health Disparities (Rural, Minorities), Systems Evaluation, Healthcare Workforce
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
08/2001 - 05/2004
University of South Carolina, School of Public Health
Columbia, SC
PhD
Public Health Administration, Health Services Research
08/1999 - 05/2001
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
MS
Health Sciences, Administration of Health and Wellness Programs
08/1993 - 05/1997
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
BS
Exercise and Health Promotion
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2003
Professional Activity
Co-Founder, University of South Carolina Student Rural Health Association
2003
Professional Activity
Co-Founder, National Rural Health Association Student Interest Group
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
06/2005 - 06/2012
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
06/2012 - 06/2018
Associate Professor, with Tenure
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
06/2018
Director of Research & Evalution
SC Center for Rural & Primary Healthcare
12/2019
Director
Research Center for Transforming Health
01/2020
Professor, with Tenure
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2004
Award
John Snow, Inc./National Rural Health Association Student Leadership Award
2010
Award
Elected Representative
National Rural Health Association Rural Health Congress
2010
Award
Elected Representative
National Rural Health Association Finance Committee
2023
Award
National Rural Health Association Volunteer of the Year
National Rural Health Association
2024
Award
president-elect of the Association's Board of Trustees
National Rural Health Association
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