Edward John O'Connell

Background

O'Connell, Edward John was born on May 30, 1934 in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edward J. and Celia M. (Schwartz) O'C.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. St. Thomas, 1956; Doctor of Medicine, St. Saint Louis University, 1960.

Career

Intern in pediatrics, Cardinal Glennon Hospital, St. Louis, 1960-1961; pediatric and allergy fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 1961-1965; instructor, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, 1968-1973; assistant professor pediatrics, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, 1973-1976; associate professor pediatrics, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, 1976-1983; professor pediatrics, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, since 1983. Consultant in pediatrics Mayo Clinic and Foundation, since 1965, curricula-self study committee, 1983-1986, graduate education subcommittee medical and laboratory specialities, 1980-1983, pediatric Executive Committee, 1979-1987, director general pediatric training program,1979-1982, director cystic fibrosis center, 1976-1989, co-director allergy/immunology training program, 1972-1992. Consultant American Medical Association's Drug Evaluations, 1991-1993.

Achievements

• Edward John O"Connell has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatrician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Air Force, 1966-1968. Fellow American College of Chest Physicians, American College of Allergy and Immunology (family practice training programs committee since 1995, managed care committee since 1994, chair ethics committee since 1994, representative house of delegates 1988-1994, president 1990-1991, president-elect 1989-1990, vice president 1988-1989, chairman allied health program,1986-1988, member finance committee 1986-1987, member annals of allergy county 1985, 86, 88-92, chairman continuing medical education committee, 1985-1986, allergy/immunology training program directors committee 1985-1987), American Academy Pediatrics, American Academy of Allergy and Immunology. Member American Medical Association, International Association of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (Executive Committee 1988-1991), N.W. Pediatric Society, Mid-West Society for Pediatric Research, Irish and American Paediatric Society, North Control Allergy Society, American Association of Certified Allergists, Minnesota Allergy Society, Ambulatory Pediatric Society, American Thoracic Society, Minnesota Medical Society, Zumbro Valley Medical Society, American Lung Association of Minnesota, American Pediatric Society for Research, Joint Council of Allergy and Immunology, Orton Society, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, woodworking.

Connections

Married Maureen D. Gallagher, June 9, 1958. Children: Kathleen, Maureen, Colleen, Sheila, Edward.

Father:

Edward J. O'C.

Mother:

Celia M. (Schwartz) O'C.

Spouse:

Maureen D. Gallagher

child:

Sheila O'Connell

child:

Maureen O'Connell

child:

Edward O'Connell

child:

Colleen O'Connell

child:

Kathleen O'Connell