Physicians and American political leadership
M. G. Jameson
Physicians have actively participated in the political processes of
American democracy throughout the nation's history. The purpose of this
study was to compare physicians' participation in public office during the
first and second centuries of American democracy. Following the
commencement of the US Congress, physicians were active members of the
legislative branch. However, physicians' membership in Congress has
diminished significantly in modern times. The executive and judicial
branches of the federal government have recorded only marginal
representation by physicians and none during the 20th century.
