Naeem Rahim (born January 1, 1976) is an American

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and founder of

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based JRM foundation For humanity & Co-founder of Idaho Kidney Institute. He was one of the First Idahoans to receive the

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in the last 25 years.

Early life and education

Naeem Rahim a

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was born in

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as his father Mohammad Rahim was an

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and mother was a

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in the Army. He went to Habib public school Karachi for

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and went to Aga Khan medical college for

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graduated in 1998. He is fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi.

Career

Medical practice

Naeem & his brother

Fahim Rahim Fahim Rahim (born December 14, 1973) is an American Nephrologist and chairman of Idaho based JRM foundation For humanity and Co-founder of Idaho Kidney Institute. He received the Ellis Island Medals of Honor for his contribution to achievements ...

trained from

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in internal medicine and later

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. They chose to move to a small town in

to provide better

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to the much needed

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. Naeem Rahim and Fahim Rahim both received

in 2010 and subsequently multiple congressional records in recognition of their services to the

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. Naeem was one of the first Idahoans to receive the

. They decided to honor the people of

and started JRM foundation For humanity. Fahim Rahim & Naeem also started Idaho hometown heroes Medal which identifies and celebrates individuals who serve their communities in Idaho. Naeem was showcased as success stories of Pakistanis on a TV show called Reema Ka Amreeka hosted by famous Pakistani actress

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Institutional positions

*Affiliate faculty at

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, responsible for

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curriculum for Physicians Assistant school, Nursing school. Involved in clinical lectures. * Founder and co-owner of Idaho Kidney Institute, Idaho. One of the largest provider for patients with

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in South Eastern Idaho. *Founder and managing partner Nephro Consultants, health care consulting firm for medical practices and start-ups. *Founder and Chairman Board of Directors for JRM Foundation for Humanity, a

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looking to raise funds for

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of choice. *Co-founder and Managing partner at 3 i Sessions, a startup advisory firm. *Founding member and chairman for Idaho's Hometown Hero Medal. *Member of Board of Directors, Brighter Tomorrow's, a

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center. *

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talk show host for KISU/NPR "House Call", a weekly radio show. * Medical Advisor of Consultant Medical Group, a panel of medical experts who perform objective review & analysis of cases arising from personal injury litigation. *Director, Home program for Idaho Kidney center,

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. *Director, Home program for Idaho Kidney center,

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. *Physician partner of Liberty Dialysis, the third largest dialysis provider in USA. *Former Vice President of the Committee of Interns and Residents, largest union of in training physicians in USA. *Former president for South East Idaho Medical Association.

Awards

*Recipient of US Senate Congressional Record in 2007 from Senator

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. *Recipient of

, in 2011. *Recipient of

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in July, 2011 (Hon.

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of Indiana, Co-chair Congressional Pakistan Caucus) *Recipient of

by US House 112th Congress Sept. 2011

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rahim, Naeem 1976 births American medical journalists American radio journalists Living people People from Pocatello, Idaho New York Medical College alumni American nephrologists Pakistani emigrants to the United States Aga Khan University alumni American physicians of Pakistani descent