Benjamin A. Schell, M.D.
Undergraduate:
The University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology
Minor in Biological Science, August 2003 – May 2007
Cum Laude
Graduate:
The University of Louisville School of Medicine,
Louisville, Kentucky
Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics, August 2007 – August 2008
Medical School:
The University of Louisville School of Medicine,
Louisville, Kentucky
Doctor of Medicine, July 2010 – May 2014
POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
Fellowship:
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, Washington
Fellowship Directors: Jens Chapman MD & Rod Oskouian MD
Fellow in Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, July 2019 – July 2020
Residency: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, Texas
Chairmen: Dane Wukich MD & Adam Starr MD
Residency Director: Drew Sanders MD
Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, July 2014 – June 2019
Administrative Chief Resident 2018 – 2019
Auckland City Hospital
Auckland, New Zealand
Residency Director: Stuart McCowan MD
Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, April 2019 – June 2019
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Dallas, Texas
Chief of Staff: Daniel Sucato MD
Resident in Pediatric Orthopaedics & Spinal Deformity, July 2016 – December 2016
MEDICAL LICENSURE:
2020 – present South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners, License #MD.83948
2019 – 2021 Washington Medical Board, License #MD.60931686
2018 – present Texas Medical Board, License #R7594
2018 – present DEA License – Federal
2014 – 2018 Texas Medical Board, Physician in Training Permit #BP10051267
CERTIFICATIONS:
09/2022 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part II – Passed, Board Certified
07/2020 American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Part I – Passed, Board Eligible
06/2015 USMLE Step III
03/2014 USMLE Step II CS
06/2013 USMLE Step II CK
06/2012 USMLE Step I
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS & COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
2020 – present Reviewer – Global Spine Journal, Official Journal of the AO Spine
2019 – present Reviewer – Spinal Cord, Official Journal of the International Spinal Cord Society
2018 – 2019 Administrative Chief Resident, UTSW Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2018 – 2019 Chief Resident Committee, Parkland Health & Hospital System
2018 – 2019 Chief Resident Council, UT Southwestern Medical Center
2018 – 2019 Orthopaedic Education, Curriculum & Research Committee, UTSW Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery
2011 – 2012 Vice President, Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity, University of
Louisville School of Medicine, Responsibilities included organizing 68th Annual
Samuel David Gross Lectureship, chapter events and fundraisers.
PROFESSIONAL & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
2012 – 2014 Sales Representative, Sintea Plustek Orthopaedic Trauma, Louisville, KY
2011 – 2014 Research Assistant, PI: David Seligson M.D., University of Louisville School of
Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
2010 – 2012 Volunteer, S.M.I.L.E. Program, Kosair Children’s Hospital, Louisville, KY
2009 – 2010 Medical Assistant, Bluegrass Allergy and Asthma, Louisville, KY
2007 – 2008 Research Assistant, PI: Jeffrey Falcone Ph.D., University of Louisville School of
Medicine, Department of Physiology,
2006 – 2007 Laboratory Technician, PI Bernhard Hennig Ph.D. R.D., University of Kentucky,
College of Agriculture, Molecular and Cell Nutrition, Lexington, KY
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
2021 – present Charleston Orthopaedic Society
2020 – present South Carolina Orthopaedic Association
2019 – present Southwestern Orthopaedic Alumni Association
2019 – present AO Spine
2017 – present North American Spine Society
2016 – present Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
2014 – present American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
2010 – present American Medical Association
2019 W. Brandon Carrell Distinguished Physician Award
University of Texas
Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Awarded by the faculty of Texas
Scottish Rite Hospital to a graduating resident in recognition of their consistent
display of empathy, concern and compassion for patients, colleagues and staff.
2019 G. Truett James Award for Excellence in Teaching
University of Texas
Southwestern Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Award given by the orthopaedic
surgery residents to a graduating resident in recognition of their dedication to
teaching others.
2005 – 2007 Delta Tau Delta Kershner Scholar
University of Kentucky. Fraternal award
recognizing academic achievement through GPA and Dean’s List criteria.
2005 – 2007 Dean’s List
University of Kentucky
2003 Jefferson County University of Kentucky Alumni Scholarship
2003 University of Kentucky Department of Physics and Astronomy Scholarship