Gail Keen Smith

Background

Smith, Gail Keen was born on July 6, 1948 in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Edward Frantz and Claire (Keen) Smith.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University Pennsylvania, 1970; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, University Pennsylvania, 1982.

Career

Postdoctoral fellowship, Straumann Institute, Waldenburg, Switzerland, 1976-1977; surgical resident training, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1977-1979; assistant professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1979-1985; associate professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1988-1995; professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1996. Consultant Johnson and Johnson, Inc., North Brunswick, New Jersey, 1985-1992, Ultramet, Pacoima, California, 1993-1995, International Canine Genetics, Malvern, Pennsylvania, 1993-1995, Osteonics, Allendale, New Jersey, 1993.

Achievements

• Gail Keen Smith has been listed as a noteworthy Veterinary orthopaedic surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Veterinary Medical Association (Excellence in Research award 1996), New York Academy Sciences, Orthopedic Research Society, Veterinary Orthopedic Society (treasurer 1992-1995).

Connections

Married Pamela Jane McKelvie, Sept.1, 1985. Children: Kent E., Chad V.

Father:

Edward Frantz Smith

Mother:

Claire (Keen) Smith

Spouse:

Pamela Jane McKelvie

child:

Chad V. Smith

child:

Kent E. Smith