Elmer Mathew Rusten

Background

Rusten, Elmer Mathew was born on October 5, 1902 in Pigeon Falls, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ener E. and Clara L. (Benrud) Rusten.

Education

Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1925. Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1928. Bachelor of Medicine, University Minnesota, 1928.

Doctor of Medicine, University Minnesota, 1929. Postgraduate, University Minnesota, 1929—1931. Postgraduate, University Vienna, 1932.

Career

Intern Minneapolis General Hospital, 1929. Resident, 1929—1931; private practice Minneapolis, 1933—1982. Instructor dermatology University Minnesota, 1934—1938, clinical instructor, 1938—1942, clinical assistant professor, 1942—1971.

Member consultant staff Minneapolis General Hospital, 1933—1940, 1951—1960, Glen Lake Sanatorium, Oak Terrace, Minnesota, 1936—1960. Member attending staff Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, 1959—1977, Abbott Hospital, Minneapolis, since 1935, Asbury Hospital, Minneapolis, 1934—1950. Delegate 14th International Tuberculosis Conference, New Delhi, 1957.

Member Minnesota Citizens Council, 1963—1966. Board directors Correctional Service Minnesota, president. Board directors Minnesota Dermatological Foundation, 1950—1954, Central Lutheran Foundation, 1952—1984.

Achievements

• Elmer Mathew Rusten has been listed as a noteworthy dermatologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Medical Association, Hennepin County Medical Society, American Academy Allergy, International Society Tropical Dermatology, Chicago Dermatological Societies, Minnesota Dermatological Society (past president), Society Investigative Dermatology, American Academy Dermatology, Minneapolis Academy Medicine, Minnesota Medical Association, Alaska Territorial Association (honorary), International Corrs. Society Allergists, International Game Fish Association, Big Game (president 1940, director Special Projects Foundation 1970-1991, emeritus 1991), Rotary (president 1961), Boone and Crockett (honorary. Chairman Big Game Competition 1961-1964, vice president 1965-1967, 1971-1974), Phi Beta Pi, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Helen Marthine Steidl, July 19, 1930. 1 child Elmer Michael.

Father:

Ener E. Rusten

Mother:

Clara L. (Benrud) Rusten

Spouse:

Helen Marthine Steidl

child:

Elmer Michael Rusten