Career
He has been an Associate Professor of Medicine emeritus at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island since 1996 and holds Doctor of Medicine and F.A.C.P. degrees. He has published five books The movie rights were acquired in 2008 for his first novel, The Ashram.
The proceeds from the sale of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs were divided among three charities - Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation, Crossroads Homeless Shelter, and Providence Public Library.
