Josie M. Syverson, M.D. Swift County – Benson Health Services, Carris Health

Service Line:
Family Practice

Education and Training:

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science Biology, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School, Doctor of Medicine, Duluth, MN

Residency: Idaho State University Family Medicine, Pocatello, ID

Certifications & Licensure: Board Certified American Academy of Family Physicians, Advanced Surgical Obstetric, Training Track through ISU Family Medicine, Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. License #60932
Idaho State Board of Medicine.

Professional Associations and Activities: Swift County Benson Health Services, Family Physician, Benson, MN. 9/2016- present.
Description: Providing care for patients of all ages including obstetrics and cesarean sections. Settings include clinic, hospital, emergency room and nursing home.
Health West Clinic & Portneuf Medical Center, Family Medicine Resident, Pocatello, ID. 8/2013-6/2016
Description: Community Health Center Clinic care and provide inpatient medical care to people of all ages and backgrounds with a focus on underserved populations.
Health West Aberdeen Clinic, Family Medicine Resident, Aberdeen, ID. 8/2013-6/2016
Description: Rural Community Health Center providing obstetric care to Spanish-speaking only patients.
Safehaven Hospital of Pocatello, Medical Provider, Pocatello, ID 12/2015-2/2016
Description: Perform medical history and physical for psychiatric admissions and provide daily medical care.
Portneuf Medical Center Behavioral Health Unit, Medical Provider, Pocatello, ID 11/2014-6/2016
Description: Perform medical history and physical for psychiatric admissions and provide daily medical care.
Minnedoka Memorial Hospital, Locum Tenens, Rupert, ID 12/2014-6/2016
Description: Emergency room coverage and hospital admissions.
Oneida County Hospital, Locum Tenens, Malad, ID 11/2014-6/2016
Description: Emergency room coverage and hospital admissions.
Cachamsi Medical Spanish Institute, Medical Spanish Trainee/Volunteer, Riobamba, Ecuador 11/1/14-11/30/14
Description: An intensive 30 days Medical Spanish program in Riobamba, Ecuador which included daily Spanish lessons and volunteering in both the hospital and clinic setting in Riobamba Ecuador and the surrounding mountain villages including prenatal, pediatric, elderly care and preventative medicine.

Shari Vanbriesen, RN, MSN, CNP Swift County – Benson Health Services

Service Line: Certified Nurse Practitioner

Education and Training:

Undergraduate: Bachelor of Nursing, University of Phoenix, AZ
Graduate School: Master of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner program, University of South Alabama, AL
Certification(s): Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Comprehensive Advanced Life Support, Advanced Learning Support in Obstetrics
Professional Associations and Activities: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Scope of Practice: Certified Nurse Practitioner