JAMES A. ROSS, MD was born and raised in Bellingham, graduating from Bellingham High School. He attended Harvey Mudd College in California, later doing graduate work in physics at MIT. Service in the Navy provided an opportunity to change career direction. He attended the University of Washington Medical School and followed with residency training in Family Medicine at the UW Spokane Program. Drs Ross and Lynch established their joint practice in Bellingham in 1978. Dr. Ross felt that returning home provided the ideal place to raise four children and enjoy boating.