Ernestine Hambrick

Background

Hambrick, Ernestine was born on March 31, 1941 in Griffin, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Jack Daniel and Nannie (Harper) Hambrick Rubens.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Maryland., 1963; Doctor of Medicine, University of Illinois, 1967.

Career

Intern in surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1967-1968; resident in general surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1968-1972; fellow colon and rectal surgery, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1972-1973; attending surgeon, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1973-1974; part-time attending surgeon, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1974-1980; private practice colon and rectal surgery, Chicago, 1974-1997; president medical staff, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1990-1992; chief surgery, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1993-1995; founder, STOP Colon/Rectal Cancer Foundation, since 1997. Member National Colorectal Cancer Prevention Round Table, since 1997.

Achievements

• Ernestine Hambrick has been listed as a noteworthy colon and rectal surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Research and Education Foundation, Michael Reese Medical Staff, Chicago, 1994-1998, treasurer, 1994-1998. Member American College of Surgeons, American Society Colon and Rectal Surgeons (vice president 1992-1993, trustee Research Foundation 1992-1998), American College Gastroenterology.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, photography, scuba diving, flying, writing.

Connections

Father:

Jack Daniel Rubens

Mother:

Nannie (Harper) Hambrick Rubens