Doctors You Didn't Know Were Republican

Physicians are some of the most educated, trained, and widely respected individuals in society today. However, most individuals are unaware numerous physicians are also very involved in United States politics. Many ideas listed in the American Medical Association's (AMA) Code Of Medical Ethics imply the idea physicians have an ethical responsibility to take an active part in political changes that will benefit their patients. Physicians can accomplish this by registering, casting their vote, contributing to the campaigns of medicine-friendly political committees and candidates, and running for public office themselves. Physicians have the opportunity to influence social and economic issues that affect their patients' health. Seventeen physicians are members of the current 116th congress. Three senators are physicians, and fourteen seats in the House Of Representatives are held by physicians.

Many individuals may not know several medical doctors hold a role or affiliation with the Republican Party of the United States. Let's take a look at them now.

Ben Carson

Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr., known as Ben Carson, was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1951, and attended Yale University and received his Bachelor's in Psychology in 1973, and attended medical school at the University Of Michigan. Ben Carson received his medical degree in 1977 from the University Of Michigan and continued to a neurosurgery residency at Johns Hopkins University Medical School. Once he became established at Johns Hopkins, he was promoted to Director Of Pediatric Neurosurgery in 1984. In the following years, Ben Carson held multiple professorships at Johns Hopkins, including professorships in plastic surgery, oncology, and pediatrics. Ben Carson is well known for being the first surgeon to successfully perform a conjoined twins separation in 1987 and refining the hemispherectomy technique.

Ben Carson retired from being a surgeon in 2013 and entered as a Republican candidate in the 2016 presidential election. Ben Carson formally suspended his candidacy in March and became a dedicated and vocal supporter of Donald Trump, who would go on to win the election. President Donald Trump nominated Ben Carson for Secretary Of Housing And Urban Development and took office in March 2017 after being confirmed by the Senate. He is currently serving in this position as of 2019.

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Rand Paul

Randal Howard "Rand" Paul was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1963. Rand Paul attended Baylor University and pursued an undergraduate degree before attending Duke University to obtain his medical degree, which he received in 1988. Rand Paul worked in ophthalmology for fifteen years in clinics and partnerships before he opened his medical practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Rand Paul's interest turned to politics because of his father's roots. He became the founder of the Antitaxation Group Of Kentucky Taxpayers United and ran for a seat in the 2010 United States Senate. He took the position of a Republican U.S. Senator representing Kentucky in 2011 and became the founder of the Tea Party Caucus alongside Utah Senator Mike Lee. Rand Paul sought out a nomination for president for the election of 2016 but formally suspended his campaign in February of that year. Rand Paul has written several books, including The Tea Party Goes To Washington, Government Bullies: How Everyday Americans Are Being Harassed, Abused, And Imprisoned By The Feds, and Taking A Stand: Moving Beyond Partisan Politics To Unite America.

Rand Paul is currently a senator and is Kentucky's representative in the 116th Congress. His vote opposed the bill for reversing Trump administration guidance on the Affordable Care Act waivers in support of President Donald Trump's position. His vote was also favorable of President Donald Trump's position on the bill supporting setting requirements for the care of infants born after failed abortions.

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