Join Catherine Thomasson, MD President of Physicians for Social Responsibility as she reports back on her trip to Iran. 

Dr. Thomasson visited Iran from March 2nd to the 12th as part of a friendship
delegation sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) and attended meetings
with Iranian religious, education and political leaders.

Dr. Thomasson's presentation discusses common misconceptions people in the U.S.
hold about Iran and what missteps the U.S. has taken in our relationship with Iran.
She'll also discuss Iranian history and political structure. Most importantly, Dr.
Thomasson will review what peaceful solutions lie ahead for our two countries.

Catherine Thomasson, MD is the President of Physicians for Social Responsibility. She has recently traveled to Iran with Fellowship of Reconciliation as a peace diplomat and has given talks around the country on the topic. She has been an educator and advocate for solutions for Global Warming through presentations on Health Effects of Global Warming and the Need for Energy Independence. Dr. Thomasson and her PSR Chapter created a video and program to educate about the greater threats from war rather than from terrorism and advocates for PSR’s alternative approach entitled Sensible Multilateral American Response to Terrorism within organizations and political leaders. She works as an internist and resident educator at Portland State University Student Health. She has been a participant in city and county advisory panels ranging from West Nile Prevention Task Force to Water Treatment Policy decisions. She has been a coalition builder in the peace community and has produced many community events for peace.