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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 | ||
|url=https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/about-us/#board-directors | |url=https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/about-us/#board-directors | ||
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== | == Personal life == | ||
Leif | Leif has been a family practice physician and [[intactivist]] in 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. | ||
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 team with his medical knowledge.<ref name="bruchim">{{REFweb | |||
|url=http://www.bruchim.online/team/ | |url=http://www.bruchim.online/team/ | ||
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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]]; and an advisor to [[Bruchim]].<ref name="bruchim" /> | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
===Intact Global News Conference: Leif Thompson, MD Speech (03-31-25)=== | ===Intact Global News Conference: Leif Thompson, MD Speech (03-31-25)=== | ||