Background
Benz, Joan Ryder was born on January 25, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Walter and Opal Anna Ryder.
Benz, Joan Ryder was born on January 25, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Walter and Opal Anna Ryder.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1974; Doctor of Medicine, U. Iowa, 1978.
Predoctoral fellow, National Heart and Lung Institute, 1969-1973; postdoctoral fellow, National Heart and Lung Institute, 1974-1975; resident, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Residency Program, 1978-1981; private practice and pharmaceutical research, Cedar Rapids, since 1981. Lecturer 4 international pharmaceutical companies.
Volunteer Cedar Rapids School District, since 1986. Board directors Hawkeye Area county BoyScouts American, 1986. Treasurer Cedar Rapids Area Talented and Gifted School Program, 1988, 90.
Member American Academy Family Practice, Iowa Medical Society, Linn County Medical Society, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married James Ladd Benz, December 19, 1976.