Mark Benton

Mark Benton is an Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri's School of Public Health, affiliated with the Center for Health Policy. His work bridges public administration, health equity, and medical education through empirical research and program evaluation.

• PhD in Public Affairs (University of Missouri, 2022)
• MPA (Saint Louis University, 2017)
• BA in Sociology (Saint Louis University, 2014)

Research focuses on:

• Equity in public institutions
• Health disparities and policy
• Medical education frameworks
• Technology-enabled governance

His recent publications highlight

• Longitudinal integrated clerkships in medical education (2024)
• Criticisms of symbolic representation in policing (2020)
• E-participation models in smart cities (2019)

reflecting interdisciplinary applications of public administration theory.

Key scientific awards or honors: None listed.

Benton’s work connects policy implementation with social outcomes, emphasizing relationship-building in public service delivery.