C. FRAZER SHIPMAN, MD:
60 years of work toward Medicare for All
Using social medicine to improve the health of communities and larger populations
I am one of the few US physicians who have had the opportunity to study social medicine. My social medicine study time followed completing medical school, residency in family medicine, and two years of work as a "real doctor."
So what does mean to be a social medicine specialist?
Social medicine is devoted to the study of health in its widest sense.
It recognizes the broad determinants of health – income and poverty, education, environmental factors such as housing and transport – as well as health care and genetic influences. Social medicine uses information from several disciplines, including sociology, political science, economics, and history. It addresses the medical and health needs of society, the provision and organization of health services and the prevention of disease.
I am in the process of developing this website to serve as a communication tool for several social medicine research and activism projects. As a sole proprietor, small business, I cannot hope to make this website appear or function like websites costing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. My resources are very limited and so are my goals for this website.
Symbolizes verified protection and adherence to trusted medical care standards, aligning with Dr. Shipman's commitment to healthcare reform and patient safety.
A universal symbol for healthcare services and medical assistance, resonating with the website's focus on improving community health.
It symbolizes recognition for his excellence in family medicine, social health equity, and ongoing efforts to reform healthcare with compassion and integrity.