John K. Botson, M.D.,RPh

Education
2007 – 2009    Rheumatology Fellowship
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland

2004 – 2007  General Internal Medicine Residency
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Fairbanks, Alaska

2000 – 2004  Doctor of Medicine
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus, Ohio

1995 – 2000  Bachelor of Science Pharmacy – Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science Chemistry – Summa Cum Laude
Ohio Northern University
Ada, Ohio

Research Interests
2007 – 2009  Affects of various inflammatory cytokines

2005 – 2007 Identify and explore potential inflammatory interactions with products such as TNF and interleukins.

2000 Synthesized potential inorganic compounds based on currently known compounds for use in BNCT (boron neutron capture therapy) for the treatment of brain cancer

Professional Honors & Achievements
2006      ACR/REF Resident Research Preceptorship Award

2004 – 2005  Dartmouth Medical School Excellence in Teaching Award

1999    National Science Foundation Scholarship
American Chemical Society Organic Chemistry Award

1998 & 1999  Kappa Psi Foundation Scholarship

1995 – 2000  Ohio Northern Dean’s Scholarship

Volunteer Service
In addition, Dr. Botson has performed extensive volunteer service with the Arthritis Foundation of Central Ohio, Hands for Hope International including service in impoverished areas of Guatamala.  He has served as an elementary school volunteer teaching children preventive health and conflict resolution.  He has also served as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity building homes for individuals who could not afford them otherwise.

Personal Interests:
Dr. Botson is a distance runner (5k, 10k and marathon events) and enjoys basketball, skiing, bowling and horseshoes.  He is also interested in home improvements, soil and water gardening and semi-rare coin collecting.

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