Derek Boyd Southwick MD
Emergency Medicine, Healthcare Research and Healthcare Policy, Clinical Informatics
Resident Physician
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500 W Votaw StPortland, IN 47371
Phone+1 765-741-1515
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Summary
- Dr. Southwick is a FM resident at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Resident Director on the AAFP Board of Directors. He provides full-spectrum primary care with a focus on preventive medicine, procedural training (colonoscopy, vasectomy, joint injection), and evidence-based practice. He’s passionate about innovation, education, and advancing family medicine through technology and leadership.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball MemorialResidency, Family Medicine, 2024 - 2027
University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2024
Brigham Young University - IdahoBS, Biomedical science , Cum Laude, 2015 - 2020
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2025 - 2027
AAFPAdvanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)- American Academy of Addiction PsychiatryCertificate in Addiction Medicine
- American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- American Heart AssociationBasic Life Support (BLS)
- IU Health Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- UW School of MedicineCertificate in Point of Care Ultrasound
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- John and Mary Wilson Scholarship University of Washington School of Medicine, 2023
- UW School of Medicine Service Award University of Washington School of Medicine, 2022-2023
- Idaho WWAMI General Scholarship University of Washington School of Medicine, 2022
Publications & Presentations
Press Mentions
AAFP Announces New Board of Directors and OfficersOctober 6th, 2025
Committees
- Resident Director, AAFP Board of Directors 2025 - Present
- Board Liaison, AAFP Commission on Health of the Public and Science (CHPS) 2025 - Present
- Member, AAFP Subcommittee on Resolution and Policy Review 2025 - Present
- Member, AAFP Nominating Committee 2025 - Present
- Member, IU Health Ball Memorial GME Peer Review Committee 2025 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Member
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Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-southwick
- Linktree (Professional Portfolio)https://linktr.ee/the_doctor_derek
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