Ben Trappey, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics (Joint Appointment), Division of General Internal Medicine

Contact Info
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics (Joint Appointment), Division of General Internal Medicine
Medical School, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN
Residency, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor's Degree, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Summary
Dr. Trappey graduated from medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2008 and completed his residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota in 2012. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics where he works as a hospitalist. He is an Associate Director of the Medical School's Center for the Art of Medicine, and his educational and research focus are on the intersection of art and medicine--focusing particularly on reflective writing and medical creative writing. His clinical interests include hospital medicine, medical education, and global health. He is a core-faculty member for the combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency program and serves as the faculty adviser for the Pediatric Global Health Track site at St. Damien Hospital in Port Au Prince, Haiti.
Expertise
- Hospital Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
Awards & Recognition
Professional Associations
Clinical
Clinics
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Clinical Interests
Medical reflective writing; Medical education; Global health education