It was odd that Fox News' Shepard Smith was reluctant to report the name of the shooter (who was killed) or the fact that he was a recent convert to Islam [update: it is now reported that he has been a Muslim his entire life].
A caller to Savage's radio show (a retired military officer who was a chaplain) explained that a man who was formerly Muslim - but converted to Christianity - confirmed that in Islam, those who do not convert are infidels and targets of Muslims. The former Muslim ADMITTED THIS FACT to the chaplain!!
There are many blogs reporting on this horrible incident. See my sidebar. However, I found a piece of information via The Obama File that no one else seems to be reporting (yet).
Breaking! -- Major Malik Nadal Hasan Kills 12 And Wounds 31 -- Breaking!
At least two accomplices, also soldiers, were arrested at Ft. Hood, Texas.
The shooter, who was killed, was a major in the US Army from Virginia -- a convert to Islam.
Army Times reports that Hasan was an Army psychiatrist.
Here is his Practitioner Info from Virginia Board of Medicine -- less than 1 year.
Maj. General Robert Scales (ret) is reporting that his sources inside the military say this was a deliberate act.
As usual, and before any investigation, the FBI says it has nothing to do with terrorism.
AP is reporting there were "dual shootings" -- more than one shooter -- possibly three.
Texas Governor Rick Perry said there were three shooters.
Military authorities are still hunting for others.
In case it gets scrubbed, here is the additonal information:
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Nidal Malik Hasan, MD LICENSE # 0101238630
Issue Date: 7/12/2005
Expiration Date: 9/30/2010
Status: Current Active
Unless otherwise indicated, this information has been self-reported and has not been verified by the Board of Medicine.
Primary Practice Address
Last Updated 10/13/2009Darnall Army Medical Center
36000 Darnall Loop
Ft. Hood, TX 76544
Phone: 301-547-1599
Location Details
Practitioner spends 90% of time at this location.
Days that practitioner sees patients at this location:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thur,Fri
Years in Active Clinical Practice
Last Updated 10/13/2009 Years in Active Clinical Practice Inside US/Canada: Less than 1 year
Medicaid
Last Updated 10/13/2009Does Not Participate in the Virginia Medicaid program
Is not accepting new Virginia Medicaid patients
Virginia Hospital Affiliations
Last Updated 10/13/2009 None Reported Hospital Affiliations in States Other Than Virginia
Last Updated 10/13/2009 (Ft. Hood,TX) Darnall Army Medical Center
Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric School
Last Updated 10/13/2009Grad School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Herbert School Of Medicine - Bethesda MD
Year Completed: 2003 Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric Post Grad School
Last Updated 10/13/2009Psychiatry
WRAMC
Washington, DC USA
Year Residency Completed: 2007
Disaster and Preventive Psychiatry
USUHS/WRAMC
Bethesda, MD USA
Year Fellowship Completed: 2009
Board Certification
Recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
and Boards of Certification, the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, or Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported Self-Designated Practice Areas
Last Updated 10/13/2009Psychiatry
Insurance Plans/Managed Care Plans Accepted
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported
Honors and Awards - Optional
Last Updated 10/13/2009Practitioners had the option of completing this section. This practitioner has not provided any information regarding honors and awards.
Academic Appointments
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported Academic Appointments - Non-US
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported Publications
(up to ten in the last five years)
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported
Felony Conviction Information
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported Virginia Board of Medicine Notices and Orders
Verified by BoardNo Notices or Orders on file
Actions Taken by States/Organizations Other than the Virginia Board of Medicine
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported
Disclaimer:
When considering malpractice paid claims data, please keep in mind:
Some studies have shown little correlation between the existence of a malpractice paid claims history and the practitioner's competence to provide care.
Malpractice paid claims histories tend to vary by specialty. Some specialties are more likely than others to be the subject of litigation.
Some doctors work primarily with high-risk patients. These doctors may have malpractice paid claims histories that are higher than average because they specialize in cases or patients who are at very high risk for problems.
Settlement of a claim may occur for a variety of reasons, which do not necessarily reflect negatively on the professional competence or conduct of the practitioner. A payment in settlement of a medical malpractice action or claim should not be construed as creating a presumption that medical malpractice has occurred.
The incident causing the malpractice paid claim may have happened years before a payment is finally made. Sometimes, it takes a long time for a malpractice lawsuit to move through the legal system.
Presentation of Required Data:
As of July 1, 2007, practitioners are required to report all paid claims over $10,000 in the last 10 years. For doctors practicing less than 10 years, the data covers their total years of practice.
To provide perspective regarding the reported data, the Board displays information about the paid claims experience of the practitioner's specialty along with the practitioner's history of paid claims. In reporting the data in this manner, each practitioner is seen relative to other practitioners in the specialty, rather than to all practitioners in all specialties.
Paid claims are not expressed in dollar amounts. Each paid claim has been analyzed and assigned to one of three statistical categories: below average, average, or above average. This analysis was made relative to the other claims in the specialty in which the claim occurred.
The information provided, in the manner provided, should offer perspective about this aspect of medical practice. You could miss an opportunity for high quality care by excluding a doctor based solely on the presence of a malpractice history. You may wish to discuss information provided in this report, and malpractice generally, with your doctor.
Paid Claims in the last ten years
Last Updated 10/13/2009The licensee has reported the following paid claims in the past ten years:
None Reported
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Practitioner Profile - Virginia Board of Medicine
Unless otherwised indicated, this information has been self-reported and has not been verified by the Board of Medicine.
Nidal Malik Hasan, MD LICENSE # 0101238630
Issue Date: 7/12/2005
Expiration Date: 9/30/2010
Status: Current Active
Disclaimer: General
The following information contained in this database is provided from the records of the Board of Medicine.
Licensee name
License number
Date of issue
Date of expiration
Any Virginia Board of Medicine Notice or Order
The Department and the Board have taken measures to assure that the above information reflects information contained in records that it maintains consistent with its statutory responsibility to doctors of medicine, osteopathy, and podiatry.
The following information is required to be self-reported by licensees under penalty of law. This information is not verified by the Board. The Department and the Board have the authority to investigate reported inaccuracies in the displayed information and if warranted, seek correction and effect licensee compliance with the law and regulations governing the practitioner information system.
Required information provided by doctors:
Practice information (location(s), telephone number(s), translating services, percentage of time spent at location(s)
Education
Years in active clinical practice
Board Certifications
Hospital affiliations
Academic appointments
Publications
Medicaid participation
Actions
Felony convictions
Paid claims in the most recent ten years
Optional information doctors may choose to include:
Insurance plans accepted or managed care plans in which they participate
Self-Designated practice area
Honors and awards received
Medicare information
Hours of continuing education
Practice name
Days of the week at practice location
Maiden name
Web site address
Non-emergency email address
The Board does not comprehensively verify the information required to be self-reported by doctors, and therefore does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of self-reported information. The Board conducts periodic random audits of profiles as an effort to improve the accuracy and timeliness of the information.
Please note that if a practitioner's license is not active, he is under no obligation to update his profile so the information contained in his profile may not be up-to-date.
Disclaimer: Malpractice Information
When considering malpractice paid claims data, please keep in mind:
Some studies have shown little correlation between the existence of a malpractice paid claims history and the practitioner's competence to provide care.
Malpractice paid claims histories tend to vary by specialty. Some specialties are more likely than others to be the subject of litigation.
Some doctors work primarily with high-risk patients. These doctors may have malpractice paid claims histories that are higher than average because they specialize in cases or patients who are at very high risk for problems.
Settlement of a claim may occur for a variety of reasons, which do not necessarily reflect negatively on the professional competence or conduct of the practitioner. A payment in settlement of a medical malpractice action or claim should not be construed as creating a presumption that medical malpractice has occurred.
The incident causing the malpractice paid claim may have happened years before a payment is finally made. Sometimes, it takes a long time for a malpractice lawsuit to move through the legal system.
Presentation of Required Data:
As of July 1, 2007, practitioners are required to report all paid claims over $10,000 in the last 10 years. For doctors practicing less than 10 years, the data covers their total years of practice.
To provide perspective regarding the reported data, the Board displays information about the paid claims experience of the practitioner's specialty along with the practitioner's history of paid claims. In reporting the data in this manner, each practitioner is seen relative to other practitioners in the specialty, rather than to all practitioners in all specialties.
Paid claims are not expressed in dollar amounts. Each paid claim has been analyzed and assigned to one of three statistical categories: below average, average, or above average. This analysis was made relative to the other claims in the specialty in which the claim occurred.
The information provided, in the manner provided, should offer perspective about this aspect of medical practice. You could miss an opportunity for high quality care by excluding a doctor based solely on the presence of a malpractice history. You may wish to discuss information provided in this report, and malpractice generally, with your doctor.
Primary Practice Address
Last Updated 10/13/2009Darnall Army Medical Center
36000 Darnall Loop
Ft. Hood, TX 76544
Phone: 301-547-1599
Location Details
Practitioner spends 90% of time at this location.
Days that practitioner sees patients at this location:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thur,Fri
Years in Active Clinical Practice
Last Updated 10/13/2009 Years in Active Clinical Practice Inside US/Canada: Less than 1 year
Medicaid
Last Updated 10/13/2009Does Not Participate in the Virginia Medicaid program
Is not accepting new Virginia Medicaid patients
Virginia Hospital Affiliations
Last Updated 10/13/2009 None Reported Hospital Affiliations in States Other Than Virginia
Last Updated 10/13/2009 (Ft. Hood,TX) Darnall Army Medical Center
Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric School
Last Updated 10/13/2009Grad School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F. Edward Herbert School Of Medicine - Bethesda MD
Year Completed: 2003 Medical, Osteopathic, or Podiatric Post Grad School
Last Updated 10/13/2009Psychiatry
WRAMC
Washington, DC USA
Year Residency Completed: 2007
Disaster and Preventive Psychiatry
USUHS/WRAMC
Bethesda, MD USA
Year Fellowship Completed: 2009
Board Certification
Recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
and Boards of Certification, the American Board of Multiple Specialties in Podiatry, or Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported Self-Designated Practice Areas
Last Updated 10/13/2009Psychiatry
Insurance Plans/Managed Care Plans Accepted
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported
Honors and Awards - Optional
Last Updated 10/13/2009Practitioners had the option of completing this section. This practitioner has not provided any information regarding honors and awards.
Academic Appointments
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported Academic Appointments - Non-US
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported Publications
(up to ten in the last five years)
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported
Felony Conviction Information
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported Actions Taken by States/Organizations Other than the Virginia Board of Medicine
Last Updated 10/13/2009None Reported
Virginia Board of Medicine Notices and Orders
Verified by BoardNo Notices or Orders on file
Paid Claims in the last ten years
Last Updated 10/13/2009The licensee has reported the following paid claims in the past ten years:
None Reported
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More information as it becomes available. Please keep the families of the murdered victims in your prayers. What a horrific tragedy.