Ivan Edwards
Ivan Edwards, DO, FAAPMR, FRSA[1] | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | Rivier University (BS); Midwestern University (DO);
EVMS (Medicine); UT Health Science Center - San Antonio (Residency); USAF School of Aerospace Medicine Air University |
| Occupation(s) | Medical doctor; Military officer (USAF Reserve) - Rank, Lt Colonel. |
Ivan Edwards FRSA is an American doctor with Ugandan-European roots. He is a flight surgeon in the US Air Force Reserve, holding the rank of lieutenant colonel.[2] He is reported to be the first flight surgeon of Ugandan descent.[3] He fought against the sale of a historic cemetery in Kampala, Uganda, and saved it from being bought.[4] He is a public speaker. He has a healthcare practice in San Antonio, Texas.[5]
Background and education
He was born in Kampala, Uganda, and lived there during the dictatorship of Idi Amin, a ruler who ruled badly and destroyed many people’s lives. In the late 1980’s, he came to the USA and became an American citizen. He completed his education in the U.S. He joined the US Air Force Reserve then as well.[5]
Community work
In 2009, Edwards fought to stop the sale of an old cemetery in Kampala, Uganda. This cemetery, called the Kampala European Cemetery, was where many important people from Uganda’s past, including some of Edwards’ family, were buried. Some people wanted to buy the cemetery to build a shopping mall there, but Edwards didn’t want that to happen.[6] He started a protest and got a lot of people involved. Because of the attention from the local news and the community’s support, the cemetery was saved from being sold. It was also recognized as a historical place that needed to be protected.[7][8][9]
Medical work
Edwards’ medical practice focuses on managing the patients' pain and restoring them back to good function. [10]
References
- ↑ "Ivan Edwards becomes an inducted fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in London". Uganda Diaspora. Uganda Diaspora news. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ↑ "Alamo Wing flight surgeon receives prestigious fellowship". 433rd Airlift Wing. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ↑ Kmaupdates (2023-10-12). "THE HEALTH SECTOR IN UGANDA". Kmaupdates. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ↑ Candia, Steven (13 April 2009). "US Soldier to Fight for KCC Cemetery". New Vision. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Meet Dr. Ivan Edwards". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ↑ Candia, Steven (11 April 2009). "Family Opposes City Cemetery Giveaway". The New Vision. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ↑ Mwanje, Robert (24 August 2006). "Uganda: Sebaggala Stops Grave Relocation". Uganda Monitor. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ↑ Nantaba, Eriosi (22 April 2013). "KCCA Denies Cemetery Sale". East African Business Week. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ↑ Kasoma, Aloysious (21 May 2013). "Jinja Road Cemetery to Become Tourist Site". The Observer. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ↑ Lateef, Oyalola (6 June 2021). "True Health Begins With The Mind". Top Doctors Magazine. Retrieved 16 May 2024.