Stuart Kitton, DPM

Founded in 1957, the Medical and Health Research Association of New York City is a nonprofit organization that works towards the health and well-being of residents. It was established with the participation of the New York City Department of Health and serves more than 200,000 low-income and high-risk people annually. It addresses various issues, such as children's and women's health, HIV/AIDS and population issues. It facilitates the development and operation of health services and provides technical assistance for community-based organizations. It also provides education and information to people about precautionary methods and cures of common diseases. The association undertakes a number of research programs and supports the creation, regranting and administration of health research projects. It is located in New York City.

After graduating from Dartmouth College, where he majored in English, Dr.McCartie received his MD degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He has since practiced pediatrics in Maryland, Maine, and New Hampshire. He spent 15 years as Director of Pediatric Care at Crotched Mountainin Greenfield, NH, a residential school for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, and a rehabilitation hospital with an emphasis on serving patients with acquired brain injury.