Cindy Firkins Smith, MD
Medical Education Vice President
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.