Background
Coopersmith, Bernard Ira was born on October 19, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Morris and Anna (Shulder) Coopersmith.
educator gynecologist Obstetrician
Coopersmith, Bernard Ira was born on October 19, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Morris and Anna (Shulder) Coopersmith.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, University of Illinois, 1936; Doctor of Medicine cum laude, University of Illinois, 1938.
Intern, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1938-1939; resident in obstetrics-gynecology., Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1939-1942; private practice medicine specializing in obstetrics-gynecology., Chicago, since 1942; member of staff, Prentice Women's Hospital of Northwestern Memorial Hospital member of staff, Michael Reese Hospital member of staff, Mount Sinai Hospital member of staff, Chicago Maternity Center. Assistant professor obstetrics-gynecology Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, since 1948.
President Barren Foundation Chicago, 1971-1973. Fellow American College of Surgeons. Member American Medical Association, Illinois Medical Society, Chicago Medical Society, Chicago Gynecological Society, Center Association Ob-Gyn, American College Ob-Gyn, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Clubs: Bryn Mawr Country, Carleton.
Married Beatrice Klass, May 26, 1940. Children: Carol, Cathie.