Education:
– Graduated from the University of Chicago in 1975
– Graduated from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago in 1979
Career:
– Holds board certifications in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, nuclear medicine, nuclear cardiology, and cardiovascular computed tomography
– Served on the faculty of various medical schools including Rush University Medical Center
– Held positions such as president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
– Currently serves as the head of the cardiology department at Rush University Medical Center
– Became the 24th Chair of the University of Louisville Department of Medicine in July 2022
Veganism:
– Adopted veganism in 2003
– Published an essay on veganism and cardiovascular benefits in MedPage Today
– Wrote the foreword to the book “Healthy at Last” by Eric Adams
– Maintained his enthusiasm for plant-based diets based on medical literature and personal experience
– Faced questions about his views and motives for promoting veganism
References:
– Featured in articles in The University of Chicago Magazine and MedPage Today
– Profile available on LinkedIn
– Mentioned in Rush Medical College articles
– Quoted in a NY Times Well blog post
– Referenced in a UofL News article
Other Mentions:
– Viva! Health
– What is Vegetarianism? (1886)
– Shelleys Vegetarianism (1891)
– Behind the Scenes in Slaughter-Houses (1892)
– Why I Am a Vegetarian (1895)
Kim Allan Williams Sr. (born 1954) is an American cardiologist. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and served as its president from 2015 to 2016. He is currently a trustee of the organization.
Kim A. Williams | |
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Born | 1954 |
Nationality | American |
Education | MD |
Alma mater | University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine |
Occupation(s) | Chair, UofL Dept. of Medicine, Doctor, Professor, Cardiovascular health, Prevention of cardiovascular disease |
Employer | University of Louisville School of Medicine |