Background
Lynch, Francis Watson was born on June 21, 1906 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Francis and Eva (Watson) Lynch.
Lynch, Francis Watson was born on June 21, 1906 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Francis and Eva (Watson) Lynch.
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1928; Bachelor of Medicine with distinction, University of Minnesota, 1929; Doctor of Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1930; Master of Science in Dermatology, University of Minnesota, 1933.
Intern, U. Hospitals, Minneapolis member of faculty division dermatology, University of Minnesota Medical School, from 1930; beginning as fellow, successively instructor, assistant professor, clinical assistant professor, clinical associate professor, clinical professor, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1930-1957; professor, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1957-1974; professor emeritus, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1974-1988; head department dermatology, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1957-1971; chief staff, St. Joseph's Hospital, Ancker Hospital, 1959.
Vice president, trustee Minnesota Medical Foundation. Member American Committee XII International CongressDermatology, 1962. Director manpower unit National Program Dermatology, 1972-1975.
Member American Academy Dermatology (president 1960, honorary member 1974-1988), American Dermatological Association (director), president 1964), Association professors Dermatology (president 1963), American Medical Association (chairman of the section dermatology 1952), Society Investigative Dermatology (director, vice president), Chgo (president 1947), Minnesota (president) dermatological societies, RamseyCounty Medical Society (president 1958), American Cancer Society (director), Pacific Dermatological Association (honorary), Danish Dermatological Society (honorary), Colombian Society Dermatology and Syphilology (correspondent), Sigma Xi, Alpha Omega Alpha, Phi Rho Sigma.
Married Viola E. White, August 3, 1931. Children: Peter, Thomas, Mary.