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Bill Morton-Smith, MD is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s School of Medicine. Dr. Morton-Smith serves as the focal point for all medical issues, sharpens and shapes the international and medical assistance programs, and serves as a key liaison with international medical partners and the U.S. healthcare industry.
Dr. Morton-Smith, who is fluent in Spanish and French, began his work with Direct Relief 30 years ago in 1973 when he partnered with the organization to establish a health clinic in Zapopan, Mexico. For the past 22 years, he ran a leading internal medicine practice in Santa Barbara, California. During this time, he also founded a medical clinic for homeless persons at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission and was an active member of the Homeless Coalition. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Morton-Smith has served as a California State Medical Licensure examiner and is former president of the Society of Internal Medicine. He is a published author in the field of aging and has maintained an ongoing interest in gerontology and maternal child healthcare issues. Dr. Morton-Smith most recently served as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, chaired Direct Relief ’s Program Committee, and was instrumental in shaping both the overall strategy for program activities and plans to enhance support to low-income clinics in the United States.
Dr. Bill Morton-Smith was named Chief Medical Officer of Direct Relief International in February 2004. | 