An Evening with Dr. Arthur Fournier

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***Please note: This event will take place at the Books & Books in Coral Gables at 265 Aragon Ave. Tickets are FREE and books will be available for purchase at the event. Want your copy early or can't make it in-person?

Dear audience,
I am excited to share with you the release of my latest book, "Intern! Life on the Ward of a Public Hospital: 1973." This gripping narrative takes you on a journey through the eyes of a young doctor navigating the challenging world of medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, in 1973.
Step into a raw and heartfelt account that offers profound insights into the realities of healthcare, the ethics of "learning on the poor," and the enduring power of compassion. Through vivid storytelling and honest reflections, this book sheds light on the transformative experiences that shape the lives of both doctors and patients.
As you delve into the pages, you'll discover an inspiring story that will move and enlighten you, prompting you to reflect on the complexities of the human experience and the vital role of empathy in the medical profession. You will also gain a perspective on medical training, then and now. The book also serves as a primary source of the history of healthcare in Miami -Dade County a half-century ago!
Thank you for your support and for being a part of this journey. I hope this book resonates with you and serves as a reminder of the incredible impact we can have on each other's lives.
All proceeds of the book will go to support Project Medishare and the Global Institute of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Fond Regards,
Dr. Arthur Fournier

Professor Emeritus - Departments of Family Medicine & Community Health and Medicine, University of Miami Leonard Miller School of Medicine
Dr. Fournier’s academic career at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami began in 1978. He rose to the ranks of Professor of Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, Vice-Chairman of Family Medicine and Associate Dean for Community Health.Dr. Fournier has pioneered innovative primary care education models that bring preventive and primary health care to the underserved both in South Florida and Haiti. In 1994, he, along with Dr. Barth Green, founded Project Medishare, a charity dedicated to improving heath in Haiti. Since then, he has made over two hundred trips to Haiti, supervising medical student volunteers and providing direct patient care. In 1997 an award from the Green Family Foundation allowed him the opportunity to establish a community health program in Haiti’s Central Plateau.
Dr. Fournier is the recipient of several awards for his humanitarian work and published numerous articles in medical journals on a variety of subjects ranging from medical education to AIDS. He was one of the first doctors to treat AIDS patients in Miami and to recognize the socio-economic forces driving the epidemic. He is frequently interviewed by or called to write for local and national media.

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