How do I find my name on the letter?
Control(F) for Windows or Command(F) for mac. A search bubble should appear and when you type your name, it should be highlighted on the page.
What if my name is not listed and I signed on?
We removed anyone who listed themselves as “Nobel laureates” and are not Nobel prize recipients, scientists, professors, physicians, or clinical practitioners. If you signed on to the letter and your name is missing from the official public list, please contact us, and we will cross-verify from the Excel list of those who have originally signed on.
Why did my role change from scientist to practitioner to physician or vice versa?
We research and match individuals based on the roles that best fit them given their public background. Scientists or professors are academic researchers by training and/or profession. Physicians are conventionally or allopathically trained medical doctors (with a handful of exceptions for naturopathic physicians). Clinical practitioners are individuals who have a specific focus on a mode of healing.
Is/was Robert Kennedy Jr. directly involved with this letter?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr did not create or initiate this letter, but a group of passionate academic supporters did! His family, friends, and friends of friends signed on, shared, and helped spread this grassroots initiative!
Is this letter connected with or affiliated with MAHA Action?
Becca Classen and Alex Lindstrom (who were affiliated with MAHA Action at the time) helped this letter with the initial spread. Becca connected many us (Gennaro Durso and John Slattery). Alex and Becca helped Diana form an Excel list of living Nobel laureates. This letter itself, however, is not directly affiliated with MAHA action.
What is a citizen scientist or a citizen practitioner?
Citizen scientist (n): someone who uses the scientific method to understand the world, able to understand good research, and do the work of a scientist but is not working in a professional capacity as one or have the typical academic credentials to be considered as one.
Citizen practitioner (n): someone who takes charge of their health, and although is not a practicing clinician in a recognized clinical or healing specialty, is nonetheless, a practitioner of, at least, their own bodies.
Why am I listed as a citizen scientist or citizen practitioner?
If we are not able to verify that you are working or credentialed as a scientist or clinical practitioner, then we have assigned the role/title of citizen scientist or citizen practitioner for accuracy.
Is the letter affiliated with any organization?
Initially, no. But now it is part of Healing Science Policy Institute, a DC-based public policy think tank aimed at reforming healthcare, looking at controversial research, and healing the stark scientific divide through knowledge. There was a growing need to form an umbrella organization, which would ultimately reform healthcare academic culture from within and assist with the restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services. We aim to do this by supporting scientists, physicians, clinical practitioners, parents, and patients seeking to heal the provider-patient relationship, restoring the proper roles of science and medicine.