Brian Williams

Brian H. Williams (born 1969) is an American surgeon and Professor of Trauma Surgery at the University of Chicago. He specialises in acute surgery and critical care. Alongside his work as a clinician, Williams looks to end racial inequities in healthcare and end the American epidemic of gun violence.

Early life and education Williams was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts. As a child Williams wanted to play American football for the Miami Dolphins. Williams trained in aeronautical engineering in the United States Air Force Academy and graduated in 1991. He prepared for his medical school exams by purchasing an “MCAT study guide, completed every question, and read every explanation for the answers; cover to cover!”. He has said that it was this moment that made him aware of the intersection of racism, gun violence and healthcare. The Mayor of Dallas, Mike Rawlings, named Williams chairman of the Dallas Police Citizens Review Board.

Williams relocated to Chicago to better support victims of gun violence in 2019.

In May 2023, Williams announced that he would run for the United States House of Representatives for in the 2024 elections. He lost the election to Julie Johnson.

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Personal life Williams is married to Kathianne, with whom he has a daughter.