Divina J. Santos

Background

Santos, Divina J. was born on May 5, 1946 in Manila. Daughter of Agapito D. and Tomasa (Juson) Santos. came to the United States, 1972.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Philippines, 1965; Doctor of Medicine, U. Philippines, 1970.

Career

Resident in obstetrics-gynecology, Philippine (Manila) General Hospital, 1970-1972; resident in obstetrics-gynecology, University of Minnesota, 1972-1976; resident in anesthesia, University of Minnesota, 1976-1978; senior associate professor Ob-Gyn, anesthesia, Hennepin County Medical Center, 1978-1982; associate director Ob-Gyn Anesthesia, U. Cincinnati, 1982-1983; director, U. Cincinnati, 1984-1987; associate professor anesthesiology, Medical College.Wis., Milwaukee, 1987-1990; associate professor anesthesiology, St. Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee, 1989-1990; obstetrical anesthesiologist, member of staff acute pain service, St. Johns Mercy Medical Center, St. Louis, since 1990; private practice,, St. Louis, since 1990. Reporter The Optical Society Newsletter, 1986-1987.

Achievements

• Diplomate American Board Ob-Gyn, American Board Anesthesiology.

Membership

Active model for minorities as a physician, 1980, secretary Philippine Physicians Greater Cincinnati, 1985-1987. Member American Society Anesthesiologists, American College Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Society Obstetrics Anesthesiology & Perinatology, International Anesthesiology Research Society, Ohio State Medical Association (committee maternal, fetal health), Ohio Society Anesthesiologists (chairman maternal and fetal welfare 1986-1987), Chi Kappa Phi, Pi Gamma Museum.

Interests

• Avocation: tennis.

Connections

Father:

Agapito D. Santos

Mother:

Tomasa (Juson) Santos