ROTARY LUNCH May 7, 2019: Dr. Fahimi, Gun Violence
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07 May 2019 |
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 San Francisco
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Dr. Jahan Fahimi will discuss firearm violence prevention from his perspective as an Emergency Room physician. In his talk, Dr. Fahimi will review the history of firearm violence in the US and provide a conceptual framework for addressing the firearm violence epidemic.
Jahan Fahimi received his MD from the NYU School of Medicine, and a Master in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. After his residency in Emergency Medicine at Highland Hospital in Oakland, CA, he received a research fellowship focused on healthcare utilization and social determinants of health in emergency care. Dr. Fahimi joined the faculty of UCSF in 2011 and began working on understanding the long-term outcomes in patients who survive firearm injuries. Dr. Fahimi is currently working on the development of educational competencies for healthcare professionals to address firearm violence at the bedside.
Dr. Fahimi is an Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, a member of the Affiliate Faculty at the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, and Medical Director of Value Improvement for UCSF Health.
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This is a regular membership meeting of The Rotary Club of San Francisco, open to all Rotarians, visiting Rotarians, prospective members, and guests. Meeting Schedule: |
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| 12:00 Noon | Registration & Networking |
| 12:15 PM (sharp!) | Meeting begins (club business first, followed by keynote speaker) |
| 1:30 PM | Meeting adjourns |
Each luncheon ticket includes a three-course lunch. Tickets are $40 each; $35 for Club members who register online in advance (online registration closes at 5PM the day before the meeting). Payment by credit card or check is preferred. Tickets available for purchase only at the door.