Benjamin Estrada, M.D., recognized by Sun Belt Conference
The collaboration between Estrada and other healthcare faculty from across the conference is credited with allowing athletic programs to continue and giving college athletes the opportunity to more safely compete during much of the global health pandemic.
USA Health pediatric infectious diseases specialist Benjamin Estrada,
M.D., was recognized by the Sun Belt Conference for his efforts on
COVID-19 protocols during an annual meeting on Nov. 2 in Atlanta.
“We’re proud of the hard work and accomplishments of all of our
2020-21 honorees and we were delighted to be able to celebrate their
achievements in person,” said Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith
Gill. “We were pleased, too, to recognize the members of our COVID-19
advisory panel for their work, enabling us to safely compete throughout
the 2020-21 season.”
The Sun Belt Conference COVID-19 panel included Estrada, Brandy Clouse
of Georgia Southern, Dr. Jeff Dugas of Troy, and Dr. Emilio Carranco of
Texas State.
At USA, Estrada is assistant dean for educational strategies and faculty development and professor and vice chair of pediatrics for USA’s College of Medicine.
