Naeem Rahim


Naeem Rahim is an American nephrologist and founder of Idaho based JRM foundation For humanity & Co-founder of Idaho Kidney Institute. He was one of the First Idahoans to receive the Ellis Island Medals of Honor in the last 25 years.

Early life and education

Naeem Rahim a Pakistani American was born in Peshawar, Pakistan as his father Mohammad Rahim was an Army officer and mother was a nurse in the Army. He went to Habib public school Karachi for matriculation and went to Aga Khan medical college for medicine graduated in 1998. He is fluent in English, Urdu and Punjabi.

Career

Medical practice

Naeem & his brother Fahim Rahim trained from New York Medical College in internal medicine and later nephrology.
They choose to move to a small town in Idaho to provide better health care to the much needed rural America.
Naeem Rahim and Fahim Rahim both received Ellis Island Medals of Honor in 2010 and subsequently multiple congressional records in recognition of their services to state of Idaho.
Naeem was one of the first Idahoans to receive the Ellis Island Medals of Honor. They decided to honor the people of Idaho 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 Reema Khan.

Institutional positions

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Medical Advisor of Consultant Medical Group, a panel of medical experts who perform objective review & analysis of cases arising from personal injury litigation.