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| − | '''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''', {{MD}}, | + | '''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''', B.M.,M.A., {{MD}},was born in the 1950s and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, [[USA]]. He received his medical degree from the {{UNI|Oregon Health and Science University|OHSU}} School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 23 years.<ref name="DOC">{{REFweb |
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| − | == | + | == Personal life == |
| − | Leif | + | Leif has been a family practice physician and [[intactivist]] in Fairbanks, Alaska for more than 20 years, serving the Alaska Native community. Prior to studying medicine, Leif earned a B.M. in piano performance and an {{MA}} in music theory and composition, and worked as a wilderness guide. |
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| + | Due to [[trauma]] from his own [[circumcision]], Leif avoided his Jewish identity for much of his adult life and declined to perform [[circumcision]]s throughout his medical training and practice. Upon learning of [[Bruchim]], he is now reconnecting with his Jewish roots, and is eager to contribute to the [https://www.bruchim.online/team/ team] with his medical knowledge.<ref name="bruchim">{{REFweb | ||
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| − | Leif is a member of the | + | Leif is a member of the Boards of Directors of [[Doctors Opposing Circumcision (D.O.C.)]],<ref name="DOC" /> and [[GALDEF]];<ref>{{REFweb |
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| + | Leif Thompson, MD, Board Member | ||
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| + | }}</ref> and an advisor to [[Bruchim]].<ref name="bruchim" /> | ||
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| + | ==Video== | ||
| + | ===Leif Thompson @ Intact 2022 Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia - August 27, 2022=== | ||
| + | <youtube>v=pzP4ncudAx0&list=PLUiUHQRcs8VvDezDnDqpLVju_spLqqNlm&index=2</youtube> | ||
| + | ===Intact Global News Conference: Leif Thompson, MD Speech (03-31-25)=== | ||
| + | <youtube>v=I4C2O3SYGHU</youtube> | ||
{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
| + | * [[Doctors Opposing Circumcision (D.O.C.)]] | ||
* [[Intactivism]] | * [[Intactivism]] | ||
* [[Israel]] | * [[Israel]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:27, 29 October 2025
Leif Thompson, B.M.,M.A., M.D.[a 1],was born in the 1950s and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. He received his medical degree from the Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 23 years.[1]
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Personal life
Leif has been a family practice physician and intactivist in Fairbanks, Alaska for more than 20 years, serving the Alaska Native community. Prior to studying medicine, Leif earned a B.M. in piano performance and an M.A.[a 2] in music theory and composition, and worked as a wilderness guide.
Due to trauma from his own circumcision, Leif avoided his Jewish identity for much of his adult life and declined to perform circumcisions throughout his medical training and practice. Upon learning of Bruchim, he is now reconnecting with his Jewish roots, and is eager to contribute to the team with his medical knowledge.[2]
Leif is a member of the Boards of Directors of Doctors Opposing Circumcision (D.O.C.),[1] and GALDEF;[3] and an advisor to Bruchim.[2]
Video
Leif Thompson @ Intact 2022 Symposium, Atlanta, Georgia - August 27, 2022
Intact Global News Conference: Leif Thompson, MD Speech (03-31-25)
See also
External links
Dr. Leif Thompson MD
. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
Abbreviations
- ↑
Doctor of Medicine
, Wikipedia. Retrieved 14 June 2021. In the United Kingdom, Ireland and some Commonwealth countries, the abbreviation MD is common. - ↑
Master of Arts
, Wikipedia. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
References
- ↑ a b
Board of Directors and Advisors
, Doctors Opposing Circumcision (D.O.C.). Retrieved 18 December 2023. - ↑ a b
Team
, Bruchim. Retrieved 18 December 2023. - ↑
Leif Thompson, MD, Board Member
, GALDEF. Retrieved 3 June 2025.