Benjamin Lai, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

CantoneseEnglishFrench
  • Opioid use disorder
  • Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
  • Chronic non-cancer pain management and research
  • Substance use disorder
  • Quality improvement in patient care
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota

  1. 2023
    Certificate - Clinical and Translational Science Mayo Clinic in Rochester
  2. 2015
    ResidentFamily Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2015
    Academic Chief ResidentFamily Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2012
    Bachelor - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery & Bachelor of Obstetrics (MB BCh BAO)University College Cork
  5. 2007
    Master of Science - Neurological Sciences Thesis: Basal and Stress-Reactive Cortisol Levels in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Advisors: Sonia Lupien, PhD & Gary Wild, MD PhD)McGill University
  6. 2005
    Bachelor - Bachelor of Science (Major: Physiology; Minor: Psychology)McGill University

Certifications

  1. 2015
    Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    2023 Kern Center AwardMayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  2. 2021
    Population Health ScholarMayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  3. 2017
    Awardee Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program
  4. 2012
    Winner of Interactive Case of the Year (2011)Society for Vascular Medicine Annual Meeting
  5. 2010
    Joint winner of the P.F. Fitzpatrick Prize in Epidemiology & Public HealthUniversity College of Cork
  6. 2010
    Second Prize Winner of the Dr. H. H. Stewart Scholarship in Public HealthNational University of Ireland
  7. 2009
    Second Prize Winner of the Dr. H. H. Stewart Scholarship in BiochemistryNational University of Ireland
  8. 2008
    The title of “College Scholar” Title awarded to top 10% of class for academic performanceUniversity College Cork
  9. 2007
    Dean’s Honor List for M.Sc. ThesisMcGill University

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Medical EditorDepartment of Health Education and Content Services
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberMinnesota Department of Human Services
  3. 2023 - present
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic
  4. 2023 - present
    MemberOlmsted County
  5. 2022 - present
    ChairOpioid Stewardship Program Oversight Group
  6. 2022 - present
    LeadKnowledge Content Board - Pain Medicine, AskMayoExpert
  7. 2022 - 2023
    MemberMinnesota Medical Association
  8. 2022 - present
    DelegateMinnesota Academy of Family Practice
  9. 2022 - present
    MemberPain and Opioid Subcommittee (Mayo Alix School of Medicine)
  10. 2021 - 2022
    MemberAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Management of Opioid Use and Misuse in Older Adults Initiative
  11. 2021
    MemberMinnesota Department of Health Services
  12. 2019 - present
    MemberDepartment of Family Medicine Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) Workgroup
  13. 2019 - 2021
    Committee ChairFamily Medicine Morbidity and Mortality Committee
  14. 2019 - 2020
    MemberNortheast Clinic Operations Committee, Mayo Family Clinic Northeast, Department of Family Medicine
  15. 2019 - present
    Meeting ChairPrimary Care in Rochester and Kasson Controlled Substance Advisory Group (CSAG)
  16. 2018 - present
    MemberMinnesota Academy of Family Physicians
  17. 2017 - 2018
    MemberAdventist Health Feather River Outpatient Committee
  18. 2017 - 2018
    MemberAdventist Health Feather River Outpatient Clinic Opioid Oversight Committee
  19. 2017 - 2018
    ChairAdventist Health Feather River Outpatient Clinic Narcotic Task Force
  20. 2017 - 2018
    RepresentativeAdventist Health Market Operating Council Quality Sub-Committee
  21. 2015 - 2018
    MemberCalifornia Academy of Family Physicians
  22. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Family Physicians
  23. 2015 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  24. 2015 - present
    MemberThe College of Family Physicians Canada
  25. 2014 - 2015
    Residency Education Committee MemberMayo Clinic Graduate Education Committee
  26. 2013 - 2015
    Resident MemberMayo Clinic Family Medicine Research Committee
  27. 2012 - 2014
    Resident MemberMayo Kasson Family Clinic SBIRT Committee