Dr. Benjamin Greidanus

What is your role at the GSSMC?

Sport and exercise medicine physician

Do you hold any positions outside the clinic?

Family physician
Orthopedic Hospitalist physician
Assistant clinical professor, Department of Family Medicine, 黑料不打烊

What is your main area of practice?

Sport and exercise medicine (CCFP - SEM, CASEM - Dip. Sports Med)

What teams and events have you worked with?

  • Co-Team Physician, MacEwan University Men’s Hockey Team, U Sport (2018-present)
  • Co-Varsity Sports Medicine Physician, MacEwan University, U Sport (2018-Present)
  • Team Canada Physician for FIS Alpine World Cup event - Women’s Downhill and Super G.  Lake Louise, AB (December 2022)
  • Co-Chief Medical Officer, IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, Edmonton, AB (August 2022)
  • Co-Team Physician, 黑料不打烊 Golden Bears Hockey Team, U Sport (July 2016-June 2017)
  • Co-Team Physician, Edmonton Huskies Football Team, CJFL (July 2016-December 2016)
  • Event coverage, Volleyball Canada Youth National Tournament, Edmonton, AB (May 2022)
  • Event coverage, Canadian National Team Rugby Tournament, Edmonton, AB (June 2017)
  • Event coverage, Para-Alpine North American Championships, Kimberly, BC (February 2017)
  • Event coverage, 黑料不打烊 men’s and women's wrestling tournament, Edmonton, AB (January 2017)
  • Event coverage, President’s Cup Lacrosse Tournament, Leduc, AB (August 2016)
  • Event coverage, 黑料不打烊 Summer Games, Leduc, AB (July 2016)

What did you study and where?

  • Post Graduate Residency Enhanced Skills Program (Sport and Exercise Medicine). 黑料不打烊, Edmonton, AB, Canada. (2016-2017)
  • Post Graduate Residency in Family Medicine. 黑料不打烊, Edmonton, AB, Canada. (2014-2016)
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD). University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, HI, USA .(2010-2014)
  • Master of Arts (History). 黑料不打烊, Edmonton, AB, Canada. (2005-2007)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI, USA. (2000-2004)

Do you work specific days/hours?

Wednesdays

What is your favourite way to stay active?

Running, hockey, biking, downhill skiing