ALASKA RHEUMATOLOGY ALLIANCE - Key Persons


Brittany Sedlacek

Brittany graduated Cum Laude from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2009. In 2012, she earned her master of medical science from the University of St. Francis. She also obtained a certificate of clinical proficiency in Physician Assistant studies, and was awarded Student of Achievement Award from Stanford University in 2013. Brittany is a bilingual (Spanish) physician assistant who treats all rheumatologic conditions. She is passionate about providing patient-centered care.

John Botson - President

Job Titles:
  • President
At Ohio Northern University, Dr. Botson double-majored in pharmacy and chemistry - graduating Summa Cum Laude in both. After obtaining his medical degree from The Ohio State University, he served as resident at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and in 2009 completed his rheumatology fellowship at the National Institutes of Health.

Ryan Ragle - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
Dr. Ragle completed his internal medicine residency and rheumatology fellowship from the University of Utah and his medical degree from Creighton University Medical School.