The Lame Duck (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781519163844)

Bernard Leo Remakus, M.D. is a native of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He received his B.S. degree from King's College, M.Ed. degree from East Stroudsburg State College, and M.D. degree from the Temple University School of Medicine. He completed a three-year residency in internal medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital, which led to his certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Remakus has practiced internal medicine in rural Northeastern Pennsylvania for 35 years. During that time, he has published four novels - Keystone, Cassidy's Solution, Mia, and The Lame Duck; three works of non-fiction - The Malpractice Epidemic: A Layman's Guide To Medical Malpractice, Medicine From The Heart and Medicine Between The Lines; and one screenplay, Mia. He has also authored more than 200 scientific articles that have been published in: The New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Newsweek, Medical Economics, The Archives of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine News, Consultant, Geriatrics, Modern Medicine, Medical World News, Hospital News, The American Magazine, Pride and Internal Medicine World Report. From 1991 to 2002, Dr. Remakus was the featured columnist and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Internal Medicine World Report. His column in that publication had the distinction of being one of the most widely read and longest running physician-written columns in America. When not practicing medicine or writing, Dr. Remakus serves as a professional speaker and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Temple University School of Medicine. In previous years, he has performed clinical drug research, worked as a medical examiner and consultant, and coached his local high school baseball team to a league championship and four district playoff appearances in six seasons. The recipient of numerous awards and citations, Dr. Remakus has been named to every edition of "America's Top Physicians" since 2003. He is listed in multiple "Who's Who" publications, including "Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare," "Who's Who in America," and "Who's Who in The World." Dr. Remakus and his wife, Charlotte, who is a school psychologist and teacher, have been married for 41 years. Their three children, Chris, Ali and Matt, are all physicians. Their son-in-law, Mark, is also a physician, and their daughter-in-law, Sanda, is a Ph.D. in medical microbiology. They have four grandchildren, Jake, Betsy, Anabelle, and Charlie.