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Donald Joseph Smith completed his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Washington in 2000. He is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Medical Sergeant with extensive experience in operational units deploying in combat operations across multiple theatres. Throughout his military career, he provided medical support, including casualty evacuation in Africa and humanitarian assistance in the remote barangays of Southern Philippines. Following his service, he worked as a clinical supervisor in a family medicine clinic for soldiers and their families. After graduating from the MEDEX program in Seattle (Class 46) in 2014, he joined the faculty, where he coaches students in Basic Clinical Skills and assists in the Emergency Medicine course. He works clinically as an emergency medicine physician assistant and has a strong interest in wilderness medicine education. Smith feels exceptionally fortunate to balance a rewarding clinical career with the ability to teach and assist in the professional development of the region's PA students, preparing them to fulfill critical roles as providers in communities during this important time in healthcare.
MEDEX • Seattle, WA
Joined faculty to coach students in Basic Clinical Skills and assist in the Emergency Medicine course.
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