Dorothy Drechsler Burke

Background

Burke, Dorothy Drechsler was born on November 9, 1949 in Baltimore. Daughter of William Edward and Helen Roberta Drechsler.

Education

Bachelor in American Studies, U. Maryland., 1971; Bachelor of science in nursing, U. Maryland., 1974; Master of Science in Nursing, U. Maryland., 1983; M of Acupuncture, U. Maryland., 1992.

Career

Medical intensive care nurse, U. Maryland. Hospital, Baltimore, 1974-1977; medical intensive care nurse, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, 1977-1978; coronary care nurse clinician, Frances Scott Key Medical Center, Baltimore, 1978-1980; cardiac clinical specialist, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 1980-1982; instructor, cardiac rehabilitation nurse, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, 1982-1987; cardiac clinical specialist, Harbor Hospital Center, Baltimore, 1987-1992; instructor, Howard Community College, since 1992; private practice acupuncture, Frederick, Maryland., since 1992; staff in acupuncture and detox units, Sheppard Pratt Hospital.

Achievements

• Dorothy Drechsler Burke has been listed as a noteworthy Acupuncturist, nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association Oriental Medicine, Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocation: fitness.

Connections

Married Thomas R. Burke, February 14, 1993.

Father:

William Edward Drechsler

Mother:

Helen Roberta Drechsler

Spouse:

Thomas R. Burke