Dr. Walter Root passed away May 31, 2016 with his family by his side after a long battle with ALS. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, colleagues and patients. Dr. Root's memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Monday June 6 at 2:00. 1416 North Loop 1604 East San Antonio Texas 78232. In lieu of flowers please send donations to The ALS Association of Texas. Alstexas.org How Dr Root wants to be remembered:I gave up a successful business career to pursue my dream. Graduating from the prestigious UCSD School of Medicine and completing my residency in Psychiatry we decided to settle in San Antonio. In January of 2011, I opened my own practice with my business partner, Yousuf Allawala. I was featured in the August 1010 edition of San Antonio Man and was a prominent speaker in June 2010 at an addictions conference with former drug czar, retired General Barry McCaffrey. I am President for the Bexar County Psychiatric Society (BCPS) and served as President-Elect for 2011 to 2012. We had 2 BCPS blockbuster meetings featuring Bipolar Disorder and Addictions, with attendance of approximately 50 participants last year and we are offered 3 CME events and 4 blockbuster meetings during 2012 to 2013. I am now working with NEI to write grants and provide programing for CME program and working with TMA and UTSA to provide CME credits for 2013 to 2015. My goal since I became involved in BCPS is to increase membership. I chose psychiatry because it is the one medical career where one can empower a person rebuild his life.For 2012 to 2013, I had the honor of participating and learning from the TMA Leadership College, insights about myself, how to run a nonprofit organization, how to use social media effectively and how to conduct meetings effectively. TMA LC has been an enriching experience.
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