The American Gentleman: a Contemporary Guide to Chivalry

Michael James Hall, MD devoted six years writing The American Gentleman; A Contemporary Guide to Chivalry. As a young man, Dr. Hall questioned what made a gentleman different than other men. He set out to write a book that could provide answers; more specifically, the qualities necessary for developing a- state of character. During this quest, Dr. Hall has traveled the world in search of the gentlemen's spirit. Dr. Hall believes that developing an genuine appreciation for others along with a moral compass is paramount and that a gentleman must stand up for what he believes is right. While in his final year of ophthalmology training at a major New York medical center, Dr. Hall witnessed several acts of racial discrimination and medical negligence committed by senior hospital staff. These actions transformed his career. He has practiced in New Orleans and later served three years as medical director of the Lower Eastside Service Center, Inc. a heroin treatment and methadone clinic located in New York City. In pursuance of his cause, Dr. Hall recently received a Master's degree in health care management, law and policy from the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service-New York University. Living in Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Hall is 35, single and currently completing a community and family medicine residency, with an emphasis on longevity medicine. He is working on his second book regarding his experiences in New York and is available for speaking engagements.