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Bill Morton-Smith, MD is a graduate of the University of Southern California�s School of Medicine. Dr. Morton-Smith serves as the focal point for all medical issues, sharpens and shapes the international and medical assistance programs, and serves as a key liaison with international medical partners and the U.S. healthcare industry.
Dr. Morton-Smith, who is fluent in Spanish and French, began his work with Direct Relief 30 years ago in 1973 when he partnered with the organization to establish a health clinic in Zapopan, Mexico. For the past 22 years, he ran a leading internal medicine practice in Santa Barbara, California. During this time, he also founded a medical clinic for homeless persons at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission and was an active member of the Homeless Coalition. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Morton-Smith has served as a California State Medical Licensure examiner and is former president of the Society of Internal Medicine. He is a published author in the field of aging and has maintained an ongoing interest in gerontology and maternal child healthcare issues. Dr. Morton-Smith most recently served as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, chaired Direct Relief �s Program Committee, and was instrumental in shaping both the overall strategy for program activities and plans to enhance support to low-income clinics in the United States.
Dr. Bill Morton-Smith was named Chief Medical Officer of Direct Relief International in February 2004. | 