Mark Benton

PhD, MPA

Assistant Research Professor

Public Health Center for Health Policy

email mbenton@health.missouri.edu

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Research at a glance

Research Topics

Health disparities Health policy

Research Summary

Dr. Benton's research focuses on health policy, health access, health professions and applied program evaluation.

Education

  • PhD in Public Affairs, University of Missouri, May 2022
    Dissertation: Communicating public reform
  • Master of Public Administration, St. Louis University, May 2017
  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, St. Louis University, May 2014

Research interests

  • Rural health
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Selected publications

Benton, M. (2026). A Cross-Sectional Study of Associations between Workforce Connections and General Trust in the US Health Care System. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, Online First. https://doi.org/10.1177/13558196261472886

Olajire, A., & Benton, M. (2024). Narratives, Sensemaking, and Didactic Relationships in Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Education. Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, 11. https://doi.org/10.1177/23821205241235007

Benton, M. (2025). On the Importance of Gradation in Rural Health Designations. Journal of Rural Health, 41(1), e70012. https://doi.org/10.1111/jrh.70012

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