N. Benjamin Fredrick

N. Benjamin Fredrick, MD is a Professor at Penn State College of Medicine with joint appointments in the Departments of Family and Community Medicine, Public Health Sciences, and Humanities. He serves as Director of the Global Health Center and leads the Global Health Scholars Program (GHSP) in India, with fieldwork in Peru, Ecuador, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. His work bridges medical education, health systems, and social determinants of health through clinical practice, research, and advocacy.

• Education: MD (2000), Penn State College of Medicine; BS in Biology (1995), Messiah College; Residency in Family Medicine (2003), WellSpan York Hospital.
• Co-founded the non-profit Thriving Villages International (2007) to address rural health and development needs in Pestel, Haiti.

Dr. Fredrick’s research focuses on global health equity, with recent work examining health disparities in tuberculosis medication adherence in India and contact tracing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. His publications highlight intersections of household density, language barriers, and social support systems in pandemic response and chronic disease management.

His 15 most recent articles (2006-2022) span topics including global health education models, travel medicine guidelines, and structural determinants of infectious disease treatment outcomes. These works emphasize community-driven solutions and system-level interventions.

• Scientific awards include the Kienle Chair for Humane Medicine (2021), Distinguished Educator Award (2022), and Family Medicine Exceptional Teacher Recognition (2003-present).

Dr. Fredrick’s career combines clinical practice at Penn State Health Medical Group with leadership in graduate medical education and health systems research. He has established partnerships in 5 countries and maintains a focus on underserved medicine through both scholarship and humanitarian efforts.