John L. Esposito is Professor of Medicine and International Health at Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington D.C. He is also Director of the Georgetown University Program on Medicine and Media, which aims to increase the number of physicians who are skilled in media communications. Professor Esposito is an expert on Islam and Islamic culture, especially in relation to health care, disease prevention, and health policy
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His research includes the relationship between religion and health, Muslim values and health care practices, including access to medical care for marginalized groups. He is the author of several books including: The Oxford History of Islam; Aids, Islam and Gender; Religion and Global Health; Globalization and Global Health; Globalization and the Politics of Health Care; Globalization and Global Health Policy; Globalizing World Order: A Muslim Case for Interfaith Dialogue; The Changing Face of Islam in America; Islamic Values in Public Health Care; Approaches for Addressing Social Determinants of Health.