Ruth Thomson Do, Mba, Hmdc, Faahpm, Facoi

Ruth Thomson, DO, MBA, HMDC, FAAHPM, FACOI has an extensive work experience in the medical field. Ruth is currently serving as the Chief Medical Officer at Four Seasons since December 2021 and previously held the same role at Agrace from January to November 2021. Prior to these positions, they served as the National Hospice Medical Director at Elara Caring from June 2020 to January 2021. From September 2017 to June 2020, they were the Medical Director at Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care and also worked as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth during the same period. Ruth Thomson has also held the position of Chief Medical Officer at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton from January 2011 to September 2017, where they worked closely with leadership and clinical team members to provide superior care to patients. Additionally, they served as the Clinical Medical Director at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton from September 2001 to December 2010. Prior to these roles, they held teaching positions at Wright State University - Boonshoft School of Medicine and Ohio University, where they contributed to the education of medical students as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, respectively.

Ruth Thomson, DO, MBA, HMDC, FAAHPM, FACOI, completed their education in a sequential manner. Ruth earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from West Virginia University at Parkersburg between 1988 and 1990. Following this, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology, General from Marietta College, studying from 1990 to 1992.

Dr. Thomson later pursued their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from Ohio University, attending from 1992 to 1996. Ruth further pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, specializing in Business Administration and Management, General, at Wright State University, completing their studies from 2013 to 2016.

Dr. Thomson has additional certifications, including the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Hospice Medical Director Certification from the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board®, and a Hospice and Palliative Medicine CAQ from the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. However, specific details regarding institutions and dates of obtaining these certifications are not available.