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Discover the Man Behind the Words

Explore the journey of Rob Gore, a doctor with a unique perspective.

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Meet Rob Gore, MD

An insightful author with a passion for weaving narratives that captivate and inspire.

Dr. Robert Gore is a dynamic emergency medicine physician, educator, and community activist dedicated to addressing urban and global health disparities. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Gore practices in the very neighborhood where he was raised, giving him a unique perspective that enriches his professional and advocacy efforts. After completing his undergraduate education at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Gore pursued medical studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo, followed by his residency in emergency medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, where he also served as chief resident. Currently, Dr. Gore is an attending physician and clinical assistant professor at the Kings County Hospital – SUNY Downstate Department of Emergency Medicine. He formerly held the role of assistant program director for the largest Emergency Medicine training program in the U.S. for four years. His leadership extends to founding the Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI), a comprehensive anti-violence program, and directing the Minority Medical Student Emergency Medicine (MMSEM) Summer Fellowship, which mentors under-represented minorities. Globally, Dr. Gore has been a consultant for Clinique Esperance et Vie in Terrier Rouge, Haiti, working towards establishing a regional healthcare system in Northern Haiti. He also serves on the advisory board of EMEDEX International, promoting emergency medicine and disaster management worldwide. Dr. Gore is a 2018 CNN Hero and a Presidential Leadership Scholar, recognized for his profound social impact work. He has shared his expertise around the U.S., the Caribbean, South America, and Asia, making him a highly sought-after speaker and educator. Outside of his professional pursuits, Dr. Gore enjoys snowboarding, martial arts (holding a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a yellow belt in Judo), and spending time with his wife and son. His recent book, “Treating Violence: An Emergency Room Doctor Takes on a Deadly American Epidemic”, published by Beacon Press with distribution by Penguin Random House, encapsulates his insights into combating community violence.

Robert J. Gore, MD

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Gore is no stranger to the effects of trauma and violence many Black men grow up witnessing. He grew up in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn in the 1980s. In the Book, he writes about his upbringing and first interactions with his neighborhood as a Black boy and now, a man
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The Journey

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PBS News Hour 


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Way Up with Angela Yee

CNN Hero

Men of Change - Smithsonian
Discover more about Robert J. Gore's journey and his impactful works.
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Connect with Rob Gore, MD

For speaking engagements, interviews, or to learn more about his works, reach out today.

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