News|Videos|October 14, 2024

Physicians in politics: Common language, different beliefs

Key Takeaways

  • Physicians in Congress can foster bipartisan collaboration despite differing political beliefs, leveraging their medical expertise for legislative processes.
  • Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, emphasizes focusing on district-specific issues over partisan divisions to restore bipartisanship.
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Physicians in elected office share their thoughts about campaigning, elections and public service.

There are doctors in Congress on both sides of the aisle. One physician is Rep. Kim Schrier, MD (D-Washington). Here she describes how the physicians may hold different political beliefs, but can work together and can help restore bipartisanship in an era of divisive politics in the United States. She also explains her philosophy to focus on her district instead of partisan divisions.

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