Benjamin Donham, M.D.

Special Forces Engineer Sergeant

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Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

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Timeline
About me
Emergency Physician | Battlefield Medicine | Artificial Intelligence
Education
- University of Cincinnati
  2004 - 2008
  Emergency Medicine Residency
- Emory University
  1995 - 2000
  Bachelor of Science - BS Anthropology
  Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Emory University School of Medicine
  2000 - 2004
  Doctor of Medicine - MD
- Harvard Kennedy School
  2022 - 2023
  National Security Fellowship
  Completed the United States Army War College fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government focusing on Artificial Intelligence, leadership, and healthcare operations.
Experience
- 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
  Apr 2010 - Mar 2014
  Special Forces Engineer Sergeant
  Employed unconventional warfare tactics and techniques in small unit operations. Tactical Advisor to Host Nation Special Operations units and US leadership. Subject Matter Expert on demolitions, explosives, field fortification, bridging, rigging, reconnaissance, and civil action projects.
- Womack Army Medical Center
  Apr 2010 - Oct 2012
  Emergency Physician
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
  Jun 2011 - now
  - Associate Professor- Department of Military and Emergency Medicine
    Jun 2020 - now
  - Assistant Professor Department of Military and Emergency Medicine
    Jun 2011 - Jun 2020
- Sandhills Emergency Physicians
  Nov 2012 - Mar 2014
  Emergency Physician
- US Army
  Mar 2014 - now
  Leading a team of over 800 military and civilian personnel to provide high-quality healthcare to more than 30,000 Joint Service Personnel and Beneficiaries. Overseeing a $68M Defense Health Program and a $14M TRICARE Network Program budget. Ensuring medical readiness and mobilization support across three installations, including a 21-bed hospital and three primary care clinics.
  - Commander, United States Army Medical Department Alaska
    Jun 2024 - now
  - Emergency Physician, COL, Medical Corps
    Mar 2014 - now
- Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
  May 2014 - Jun 2020
  Provides management oversight for Emergency Department with over 230 personnel and administers annual budget of over $13 million exclusive of military pay. Working clinically as an attending 2 days/week, 12 months/year. Responsible for the clinical and academic training of 30 Emergency Medicine physician residents, and multiple physician assistant residents and medical students. Organizes the clinical experience, administrative training, research, and didactics required for resident education. Duties include providing leadership, oversight, and mentorship for all Emergency Medicine research projects. Leads monthly training (Journal Club) focused on training residents and students on critical interpretation of published studies and on teaching research methods and skills.
  - Deputy Chief/Executive Officer
    Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
  - Associate Residency Program Director
    Jun 2016 - Jun 2019
  - Research Director
    May 2014 - Jun 2016
- USSOCOM
  Oct 2014 - Mar 2020
  Team Leader/Emergency Physician- Joint Medical Unit
- 44th Medical Brigade
  Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
  Battalion Commander- 261st MMB
  Commander of the 261st Multifunctional Medical Battalion (MMB), comprised of 11 medical companies/detachments, with 607 assigned Soldiers, and unit property valued in excess of $32 million.
- XVIII Airborne Corps
  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
  Command Surgeon
  Serves as principal advisor to the Commanding General responsible for medical readiness and care of over 88,000 Soldiers within the Corps. Directly supervises an operational staff of 16 that includes Officers, NCOs and Civilians.
Licenses & Certifications
- Emergency Medicine Certification
  American Board of Emergency Medicine
  Dec 2021
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- Fellow American Academy of Emergency Medicine
  American Academy of Emergency Medicine (AAEM)
  Aug 2023
- Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE)
  American College of Healthcare Executives
  Dec 2023
- Leadership Decision Making
  Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education
  Jan 2023
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Benjamin Donham, M.D.
  Hero of Military Medicine Henry M Jackson Foundation May 2025 Recognized by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for outstanding contributions to military medicine in support of the health and readiness of the U.S. Armed Forces. Honorees are selected for exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to improving medical care for service members, their families, and veterans. One of five annual recipients across the Department of Defense, the award celebrates career achievements and impact in military medical operations, research, and clinical excellence.
- Awarded to Benjamin Donham, M.D.
  First Place, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Military Strategy Essay Competition "It's Not Just About the Algorithm: Development of a Joint Medical Artificial Intelligence Capability" Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Jun 2023 The CJCS National Defense and Military Strategy Essay Competition, hosted by NDU Press, challenges students at joint professional military education institutions to write scholarly essays on national defense and military strategy, stimulating critical thinking and contributing to broader security debates among professionals.
- Awarded to Benjamin Donham, M.D.
  Physcian Recognition Award The Army Surgeon General Nov 2022
- Awarded to Benjamin Donham, M.D.
  Academic "A" Proficiency Designator Army Medical Department Sep 2020
- Awarded to Benjamin Donham, M.D.
  Excellence in Teaching Award Emergency Medicine Residency Program Jul 2015