Childhood and Education Journey of Rand Paul in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Rand Paul. A timeline of key moments.

Rand Paul is an American politician and ophthalmologist. He has served as the junior United States Senator from Kentucky since 2011. As a member of the Republican Party, Paul is currently the chair of the Senate Homeland Security Committee. He is known for his libertarian-leaning views within the Republican party, advocating for limited government, lower taxes, and individual liberties. Paul has been involved in various political debates and legislative efforts, often focusing on issues related to fiscal conservatism, foreign policy restraint, and civil liberties.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

January 7, 1963: Rand Paul's Birth

On January 7, 1963, Randal Howard Paul was born. He is now an American politician and ophthalmologist serving as the junior United States senator from Kentucky since 2011.

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1968: Family Moved to Texas

In 1968, The Paul family moved to Lake Jackson, Texas, where Rand Paul was raised. His father started a medical practice there.

1976: Attended Republican National Convention

In 1976, Rand Paul attended the Republican National Convention, where his father headed Ronald Reagan's Texas delegation. His father, Ron Paul, was elected to the United States House of Representatives that same year.

1981: Attended Baylor University

In the fall of 1981, Rand Paul began attending Baylor University and was enrolled in the honors program. He completed pre-med requirements and was involved in the swim team and the Young Conservatives of Texas.

1984: Aided Father's Campaign

In 1984, Rand Paul took a semester off to aid his father's campaign in the Republican primary for the 1984 U.S. Senate election in Texas.

1984: Left Baylor University

In the summer of 1984, Rand Paul left Baylor University without completing his baccalaureate degree after being accepted into Duke University School of Medicine.

1988: Earned Doctor of Medicine Degree

In 1988, Rand Paul earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Duke University School of Medicine.

October 20, 1990: Marriage to Kelley Ashby

On October 20, 1990, Rand Paul married Kelley Ashby, a freelance writer.

1992: Birth of son, William

In 1992, Rand Paul's first son, William, was born.

1993: Malpractice Lawsuits

Between 1993 and 2010, Rand Paul faced two malpractice lawsuits; he was cleared in one case while the other was settled for $50,000.

1993: Completed Residency

In 1993, Rand Paul completed his residency.

1993: Moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky

In 1993, after completing his residency at Duke University in ophthalmology, Rand Paul moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky, where he has been an "active, licensed physician" since. He began working for Downing McPeak Vision Centers for five years.

2009: Founded Southern Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic

In 2009, as a member of the Bowling Green Noon Lions Club, Rand Paul founded the Southern Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic to help provide eye surgery and exams for those who cannot afford to pay.

2010: Malpractice Lawsuits

Between 1993 and 2010, Rand Paul faced two malpractice lawsuits; he was cleared in one case while the other was settled for $50,000.

February 3, 2015: Vaccination Photo on Twitter

On February 3, 2015, Rand Paul posted a photograph of himself being vaccinated to Twitter.

April 2020: Volunteered at Hospital

In April 2020, after recovering from COVID-19, Rand Paul began volunteering at a hospital in Bowling Green, assisting them in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky.