Ben Weston (physician)
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MPH, 2010, MD, 2011, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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| Education | BA, Biology, 2005, Lawrence University MPH, 2010, MD, 2011, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health |
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| Institutions | Medical College of Wisconsin |
Benjamin Weston is an American physician. While serving as an associate professor of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Weston is also the Director of medical services for the Office of Emergency Management and the Chief Health Policy Advisor for Milwaukee County. Weston's research interests include prehospital care, resuscitation, health equity, and public health surveillance.[1]
Weston was raised in Milwaukee where his first job was working concessions at Uihlein Soccer Park.[2] He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in biology at Lawrence University in 2005.[3] During his undergraduate studies, Weston organized an abs class that met three times a week in order to combat obesity.[4] He also worked in various residence hall leadership positions and chaired the Lawrence University Community Council's Judicial Board.[3]
Upon graduating with his baccalaureate degree, Weston simultaneously earned his medical degree and master of public health from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.[5] He also co-founded the Healthy Classrooms Foundation to "bring public health to the public" in 2008.[6] Weston then completed his emergency medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center and completed his Emergency Medical Services Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).[5]