Brian Smith
Dr. Brian Smith’s nursing career spans 40 years. He has extensive experience in the ICU and medical-surgical nursing, and he worked as a hospice case manager for 10 years. This associate professor in the College of Nursing became an educator in 2000, aiming to improve students’ critical thinking, communication and assessment skills.
Dr. Smith’s dedication to teaching comes from a calling to support his community through service leadership. He inspires and challenges his students to go beyond their comfort zones and wants them to be happy, even in challenging moments. His future projects include instructional design and incorporating AI and virtual reality into online courses.
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Joyce Calamese put off scheduling a routine preventive medical procedure for more than a decade until an Ohio State-trained community health worker strongly encouraged her to make the appointment. That intervention likely saved her life, the 67-year-old said.
Faculty member recognized for impact and influence in the healthcare field
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) named faculty member Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP, FACRP, as part of its 2026 class of Fellows.
