Background
McCracken, Alexander Walker was born on November 24, 1931 in Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Son of William and Mary Snedden (Walker) McCracken. came to the United States, 1968.
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Alexander Walker McCracken
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Doctor of Medicine, U. Glasgow, Scotland, 1956.
Career
Resident in surgery, Glasgow Royal Infantry, 1956-1957;
resident in pathology, Royal Air Force, United Kingdom, 1957-1961;
pathologist, Royal Air Force, United Kingdom, 1962-1968;
fellow in pathology, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, London, 1961-1962;
associate professor, Medical School, University Texas, San Antonio, 1968-1972;
professor, Medical School, University Texas, Houston, 1972-1973;
director of microbiology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, 1973-1981;
president medical staff, director of laboratories, Methodist Hospitals of Dallas, since 1982. President medical staff Methodist Medical Center, 1994-1995. Adjunct Professor pathology Baylor University College Dentistry, Dallas, since 1982.
Clinical professor University Texas SouthwesternMed. School, Dallas, since 1986.
Achievements
Membership
With Royal Air Force, 1957-1968. Fellow Royal College Pathologists, College American Pathologists. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Medical Association, American Society Microbiology, Texas Medical Association, Dallas County Medical Society, Texas Society Infectious Diseases, Texas Medical Foundation, Association of Clinical Chemists, Masons.
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Married Theresa Credgington, June 4, 1960. Children: Fiona Jane, Claire Louise.
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Religion
Anglican -
Political Party
Republican