David Marvin Berkson

Background

Berkson, David Marvin was born on October 16, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Morris J. and Jennie (Goldman) Berkson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1949; Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University, 1953.

Career

Intern, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1953-1954; resident, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1954-1955, 57-59; private practice, since 1959; heart disease control officer, Chicago Department Health, 1963-1990; chief of cardiology, St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, 1963-1997; professor preventive medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, since 1982.

Achievements

• David Marvin Berkson has been listed as a noteworthy Cardiologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Air Force, 1955-1957. Fellow American College of Physicians, American College Cardiology, New York Academy Sciences, American Heart Association Council Epidemiology and Prevention, American Heart Association Council on Arteriosclerosis (Heart of Year award 1984). Member Chicago Heart Association (Board of Governors 1990-1996, president 1981-1982), Institute Medicine (Board of Governors 1988-1997), Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha.

Connections

Married Joan Grieggs, January 1, 1973. Children from previous marriage: Michael, Matthew, Catherine.

Father:

Morris J. Berkson

Mother:

Jennie (Goldman) Berkson

Spouse:

Joan Grieggs