My education and qualifications are: I have served at Alameda Hospital as Medical Staff President, long standing Medical Staff Executive Committee member, and chairman of many Medical Staff and Hospital committees. I have a medical office on the campus of the hospital and take care of Alameda patients on a daily (and nightly) basis as an active member of the medical staff. I am currently the only physician member of the Health Care District Board. I believe my longstanding involvement and knowledge of Alameda Hospital and its importance to the community make me a good candidate to continue to serve on the Board. I have worked tirelessly to maintain the fiscal viability and high standards of our first class Emergency Room and Hospital and will continue to do so if I am re-elected.