Rachel Bensman

Rachel S Bensman

Assistant Professor of Clinical-Affiliate

Internal Medicine
Medical Sciences Building Room 6065
231 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267
Email rachel.bensman@uc.edu

Professional Summary

Rachel Bensman: Rachel is from Ohio State University where she received the Gold Humanism, Professionalism, Leadership and a number of merit scholarships. Her undergraduate degree was a BS in Biology and French Language. During her undergraduate studies at Xavier University in Cincinnati, she also did a semester at the Sorbonne in Paris, and graduated as valedictorian. During her undergraduate time she did research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital on the effects of MDMA on the developing brain in a rat model. As a medical student Rachel also did 3 international rotations in South Africa, Honduras and Malawi. The Malawi experience included work in a pilot study for students to provide longitudinal with a local health care provider and this is supported by a Child Family Health Grant. She has basic proficiency in Spanish and near fluency in French. Rachel's passion for international medicine and the care of the underserved shows her commitment to the selfless service of others!  

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Certification Date: 08-11-2015 )

American Board of Pediatrics (Certification Date: 10-20-2016 )

Research and Practice Interests

Rachel Bensman: A graduate of Ohio State’s College of Medicine, Rachel Bensman received numerous merit scholarships and awards, including the Gold Humanism Award. Her undergraduate degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati was a bachelor’s in biology and French language; she also spent a semester at the Sorbonne in Paris and graduated as Xavier’s valedictorian. During her undergraduate time she did research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center on the effects of MDMA on the developing brain in a rat model. As a medical student,  Rachel did international rotations in South Africa, Honduras and Malawi. The Malawi experience included work in a pilot study for students to provide longitudinal care with a local health care provider, supported by a Child Family Health Grant. She has basic proficiency in Spanish and near fluency in French. 

Contact Information

Academic - Internal Medicine
Medical Sciences Building Room 6065
Cincinnati  Ohio, 45267
rachel.bensman@uc.edu