Dr. Jim O’Connell, President and Founder of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (and the 2017 º£½ÇÉçÇø Commencement speaker), shares how he transitioned from the role of Chief Internal Medicine resident at MGH to the country’s first street doctor for those experiencing homelessness. Recounting his forty years of serving Boston’s most vulnerable population, Dr. O’Connell illuminates the history of homelessness and the undue burden of co-occurring disorders among chronically homeless persons. Most importantly, Dr. O’Connell reflects on the many lessons he’s learned while caring for his patients.
Co-sponsored with the Health Professions Advising Preprofessional Program.