The Edward E. Rosenbaum Memorial Fund

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​Dr. Ed Rosenbaum was the author of “A Taste of My Own Medicine” which shared the autobiographical story of his experiences as a physician while being treated for cancer. The book became a movie in 1991 titled “The Doctor” starring the award winning actor, William Hurt. Both the book and the movie advocate for compassion and empathy in medical care. As a consequence the movie continues to be required viewing in hospitals and medical schools throughout the world.

​His other achievements include establishing the Division of Rheumatology at what has become the Oregon Health & Science University. He practiced medicine for almost four decades with his brother at an office in Northwest Portland. OHSU established the Edward E Rosenbaum Professorship in Inflammatory Diseases to honor his name and to perpetuate his work. Three of his sons, two of his daughters-in-law, two of his nephews, and two of his grandchildren have chosen to become physicians. (Some black sheep became lawyers or donate their time with Hospice Foundations.) Ed Rosenbaum passed away in 2008 at age 93. This memorial fund was named July 28, 2012 at our Garden Party Gala and Governor Barbara Roberts, the first recipient of the Edward E. Rosenbaum Life Award was honored at the event. ​