Professional summary
Physician and public health specialist with a rare gift for translating complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, compelling language for any audience. Over four decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, international health policy, medical education, and research — with 36 peer-reviewed publications and consulting contracts exceeding USD 3 million. Currently licensed to practise in Denmark and Norway.
Core competencies
Medical writing & communication
Health policy analysis
Workshop facilitation
Patient education
Curriculum development
Public health research
Key achievements
36 peer-reviewed publications including journal articles, book chapters and a full-length book on managed care.
Coined the term competency-based education as lead author on the landmark CDC/HRSA Public Health Faculty/Agency Forum report.
Directed development of Poland's first problem-based School of Public Health — students hired before completing the programme.
Led over 33 national and international workshops (2–3 days each) for WHO, governments and universities across Europe and the USA.
Awarded approx. USD 400,000 in R&D grants and over USD 3,000,000 in consulting contracts throughout career.
Selected professional experience
Klinikken Livet, Silkeborg · Private Rehabilitation Clinic (LLLT & Chronic Pain)
- Established and operate a private clinic specialising in chronic pain rehabilitation and work disability.
- Authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on low level laser therapy (2020, 2021, 2025).
- Communicates complex clinical concepts clearly to patients and lay audiences.
Aalborg University Hospital · Holbaek Hospital · Nykobing Falster Hospital
- Triage, acute medicine, bedside teaching and supervision of junior clinical staff.
- Leadership and coaching of nursing and ancillary staff across multiple hospital departments.
Krakow School of Public Health, Poland
- Delivered approx. 1,200 classroom hours in management, health information systems, and quality development.
- Ran 33 international workshops in collaboration with WHO and national governments across Europe.
- Developed a pioneering problem-based, competency-based, community-oriented curriculum from scratch.
WHO · CDC/HRSA · US DHHS · Danish & Polish Governments · Johns Hopkins University
- Advised governments and international organisations on health systems, workforce planning and public health education.
- Led first-ever interdepartmental faculty meeting at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
- Authored competency framework adopted across US public health education institutions.
Education & licensure
Medical DoctorAarhus University, Denmark · 1986
Master of Public Health — Health Services ResearchJohns Hopkins University, USA · 1990
Postdoctoral Certificate — Quantitative Policy AnalysisJohns Hopkins University, USA · 1991
Board Certification in Public Health MedicineDanish Board of Health · 1996
Currently licensed to practiseDenmark & Norway
Languages
English — Native / Academic
Danish — Native / Academic
Swedish & Norwegian — Near-native
German & French — Working proficiency
Full publication list (36 titles) and references available on request · steele@dadlnet.dk
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