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| PSR has a long and rich tradition.
In 1961, taking the name Physicians for Social Responsibility, a small
group of university-based physicians concluded, "… in the aftermath of
a nuclear war, no meaningful medical response would be possible. The only
cure is prevention." The aggressive and effective thrust to educate
the medical community and the general public to take a stand against nuclear
weapons, was acknowledged in 1985 when the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded
to PSR as an affiliate of International Physicians for the Prevention of
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| The Philadelphia chapter
of PSR was formed in 1970 to support the national initiative to prevent
nuclear war. In the early 1990's, the membership voted to shift its primary
focus from nuclear disarmament to interpersonal violence prevention, working
through educational initiatives, coalition building and collaborative advocacy.
Current programs focus on illuminating and addressing the root causes of
interpersonal violence; healing children who have been the victims
of, or have witnessed, interpersonal violence; teaching school children
that there are alternatives to violent behavior; inspiring healthcare and
other interested professionals to identify the causes of violence and work
to promote healing and prevention; and providing a forum for clinicians
and medical students to focus on the delivery of compassionate and quality
care giving. |
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2005-2006
"Soros Physician Advocacy Fellowship"
