Background
Darley, Ward was born on October 30, 1903 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Ward and Mary (Bolles) Darley.
Darley, Ward was born on October 30, 1903 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Ward and Mary (Bolles) Darley.
Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Colorado, 1926, Doctor of Medicine 1929, Doctor of Laws, 1958. Doctor of Science, Colorado College, 1954, U. Nebraska, 1956, New York Medical College, 1965, University of Illinois, 1965, Brown University, 1966. Doctor of Laws, Loyola University, 1965, Northwestern University, 1965, U. New Mexico, 1966.
1903–1979) was an American educator and physician who served as president of the University of Colorado and dean of its medical school. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1926 and his Doctor of Medicine in 1929, both from the University of Colorado. Upon completion of his medical degree, he worked for thirteen years in private practice in Denver.
Darley joined the Colorado College of Medicine as professor in 1946 and served in that role until 1956, in addition to his administrative duties.
He became dean of the Colorado College of Medicine in 1945 and became vice president for health sciences in 1949. Under his leadership the school made great strides, and a medical clinic established at Denver"s General Hospital became a widely recognized educational experiment in comprehensive medical care, a special focus of Darley"s career.
Darley was appointed President of the University of Colorado from 1953 to 1956. Darley was active in the Association of American Medical Colleges throughout his career, serving as its president in 1952 and assuming the role as its administrative head in 1956.
He was awarded honorary degrees from more than twelve universities.
In 1971, he became a Master of the American College of Physicians. He donated his papers to the National Library of Medicine in 1968.
Member of the board consultant division medicine and public health Rockefeller Foundation, 1952-1953.
Married Pauline Braiden, April. Children: Donna Jean, Ward Braiden.