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Dr. Benedict K. Jikong

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services

(940) 369-8277

Email: Benedict.Jikong@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, Capella University, 2020
    Major: Health Administration
    Specialization: Health Care Leadership
    Dissertation: A Multidimensional Framework for Enhancing the Effectiveness of Burnout Intervention Initiatives for Direct Patient Caregivers
  • MS, University of Texas at Dallas, 2016
    Major: Molecular and Cell Biology
  • MS, University of Texas at Dallas, 2012
    Major: Biotechnology
    Specialization: Biomedical
  • BS, University of Buea, 1997
    Major: Microbiology

Licensures and Certifications

  • General lines - Life, Accident, Health and HMO, Texas Department of Insurance. (2019 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Healthcare Executives. (January 7, 2018 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Workshop, Best Practices in Faculty Peer Mentoring Workshop, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (October 20, 2023 - October 20, 2023).
  • Other (Faculty Development), Principal Investigator Summer Training, UNT. Denton,Tx,United States of America. (June 6, 2023 - July 25, 2023).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • AGER 5750 - Processes of Aging, 2 courses.
  • AGER 5780 - Federal, State and Local Programs in Aging, 1 course.
  • AGER 5790 - Needs Assessment, Program Planning and Evaluation in Services for the Elderly, 1 course.
  • HLSV 5400 - Health Delivery Systems, 1 course.
  • HLSV 5450 - Health Services Administration, 4 courses.
  • HLSV 5500 - Healthcare Quality Management, 3 courses.
  • HLSV 5550 - Health Insurance and Managed Care, 4 courses.
  • HLSV 5730 - Healthcare Policy and the Regulated Marketplace, 3 courses.
  • HLSV 5740 - Financial Issues in Health Services Administration, 1 course.
  • HLSV 5820 - Marketing Health Services, 7 courses.
  • PUBH 2015 - Research Methods in Public Health, 1 course.
  • RHAB 5900 - Special Problems, 1 course.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, "Older Adults Subjective Aging in activities of Daily Living: Moderation by Health care access and mediation by health care resources," Rehabilitation and Health Services. (February 14, 2023).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, "Veterans Health Administration Marketing Plan," Rehabilitation and Health Services. (January 17, 2023).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, RHS Student Success Committee. (October 2023 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Scholarship Committee. (March 15, 2023 - Present).
  • Member, Department Chair Search Committee. (October 10, 2022 - Present).
  • Member, Health Services Administration CAHME ACCREDITATION - SELF Study. (September 19, 2021 - Present).
  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (September 2023 - December 2023).

Professional Service

  • Mentor, UNT. Denton, Texas. (June 5, 2023 - Present).