Background
Callagan, Dwight A. was born on September 26, 1917 in Sheridan, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph J. and Amine (Hapeman) Callagan.
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Dwight A. Callagan
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Dwight A. Callagan, American naval medical officer. Inventor ultrasonic doppler fetal heart detection instrument, documented duration of pregnancy and fetal risks of prematurity and prolonged pregnancy. Decorated Bronze Star medal with combat V. Member American Medical Association, American College Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Alpha Omega Pi, Phi Rho Sigma.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Medicine, University of Illinois, 1942; Doctor of Medicine, University Illinois, 1942.
Career
Commissioned Lieutenant (junior grade), United States Navy, 1942; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1957; intern, United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, 1943; resident in general surgery, United States Naval Hospital, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland., 1945-1946; resident in obstetrics and gynecology, United States Naval Hospital, National Naval Medical Center, 1945-1950; chief obstetrics and gynecology service, United States Naval Hospital, National Naval Medical Center, 1962-1965; chief obstetrical and gynecological service, United States Naval Hospital, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina, 1950-1951; chief obstetrical and gynecological service, United States Naval Hospital, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba., 1951-1953; chief obstetrical and gynecological service, United States Naval Hospital, Bremerton, Washington, 1953-1955; chief obstetrical and gynecological service, United States Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia, 1955-1962; Executive officer, chief professional services, United States Naval Hospital, Great Lakes, Illinois, 1966-1967; commanding officers, United States Naval Hospital, Subic Bay, 1968-1969; with, Naval Dispensary, Treasure Island, California, 1969-1972. Assistant clinical professor obstetrics and gynecology George Washington University Med.Sch., 1962-1965.
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Membership
Member American Medical Association, American College Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Alpha Omega Pi, Phi Rho Sigma.
Connections
Married Anne King, September 26, 1943. Children: Sharon Anne, Dwight Allen, Brian King, Wayne Reed.
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Nationality
American
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1942
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1942