Professional History
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Richard B. Boyd, M.D.
Founder of Husband Caregiver
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Dr. Boyd comes from a family of five physician siblings. (One of
the ten largest families in the US according to the AMA.)
In addition to his calling as a physician, he has had a calling
to be Debbie’s caregiver since 1982.
He jogs 25 miles per week to maintain his own health. His interests
include gardening with his wife. Debbie’s interests are roses
and Japanese Maples.
He enjoys the study of non fiction related to human nature, religion,
spirituality, and genealogy.
Dr. Boyd is a proud member of the Meyner family and the Gelston
family. His writings are on www.gelston.org.
His passion in life is to be the best husband that he can possibly
be.
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CURRICULUM VITAE |
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Born: |
Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts |
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High School: |
Westborough, Massachusetts, 1966 |
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College: |
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1969 |
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Medical School: |
George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C., M.D. 1973 |
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Internship: |
University of Illinois at Rockford
Family Practice, 1973-1974 |
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Residencies: |
University of Massachusetts, Worcester, Massachusetts
Family Practice, 1974-1976
Internal Medicine, 1976-1978 |
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Board Eligible: |
Family Practice, Internal Medicine |
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Military: |
United States Public Health Service
Indian Health Service, Yakima, Washington, 1978-1980 |
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Member of Staffs of: |
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, Yakima, Washington |
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Yakima Regional Medical Center, Yakima, Washington |
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Private Practice: |
Westside Medi-Center, Yakima, Washington, 1981-1983 |
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Yakima, Washington, 1978-Current |
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