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After completing her residency at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Cindy Firkins Smith drove straight to Willmar where she has practiced dermatology for 28 years. She has served in a myriad of roles including Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota and president of the Minnesota Medical Association, acting as a voice for rural medicine and advocating for collaboration across specialties, systems and geographies. In 2016, Smith became President/CEO of ACMC Health, and recently led the independent, physician-owned multispecialty system’s integration with Rice Memorial Hospital and CentraCare. Together, they formed Carris Health, a novel, rural health care organization, committed to offering patients the best care close to home.

Smith earned a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato and her MD degree from the University of Minnesota.