Robert F. E. Stier Memorial Lecture presents: Dr. Jim O’Connell

The Robert F. E. Stier Memorial Lecture in Medicine is presented this year by Dr. Jim O’Connell, president and founder of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.

Dr. O’Connell will share the story of how he transitioned from the role of Chief Internal Medicine resident at Mass General Hospital to the country’s first street doctor for those experiencing homelessness.

Dr. O’Connell will give two presentations:

University Lecture (Open to all WSU faculty, staff and students)

Medicine in the Streets: A Team-based Approach to Caring for Boston’s Rough Sleepers

March 31, 2021

12 – 1 p.m.

Community Lecture

Rethinking Homelessness, Health, and Housing: A View From the Streets

March 31, 2021

4 – 5 p.m.