Background
Martin, Gordon Mather was born on March 2, 1915 in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry O. and Mary Alice (Mather) Martin.
administrator educator physician
Martin, Gordon Mather was born on March 2, 1915 in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Harry O. and Mary Alice (Mather) Martin.
Student, University N.H., 1932-1934; Bachelor of Arts, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1936; Doctor of Medicine, University Nebraska, 1940; Master of Science (fellow in physical medicine Mayo Foundation), University of Minnesota, 1944.
Intern, U. Nebraska Hospital, Omaha, 1940-1941;
1st assistant physical medicine, Mayo Clinic, 1943-1944;
consultant physical medicine and rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, 1947-1965;
department chairman physical medicine and rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, 1965-1973;
senior consultant, Mayo Clinic, 1973-1981;
emeritus consultant, Mayo Clinic, since 1981. Assistant professor physical medicine, director department U. Kansas School Medicine, 1944-1947, director school physical therapy, 1944-1947. Associate professor physical medical and rehabilitation Mayo Graduate School Medical, University of Minnesota Graduate School.
Professor Mayo Medical School, 1973-1981, professor emeritus, since 1981. Chairman sub-committee physical medicine and rehabilitation Governor's Advisory Council Mental Health for Minnesota, 1956-1960. Consultant chronic diseases program United States Public Health Service, 1959-1962.
Chairman residency review committee physical medicine and rehabilitation, 1975-1981, ex-officio, since 1981.
Fellow American College of Physicians. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Medical Association (secretary physical medicine and rehabilitation section, council 1963-1969, chairman 1970-1976, National Rehabilitation Association, American Congress Rehabilitation Medicine (president 1955-1956, executive council, Gold Key award 1985), American Board Medical Specialties, American Academy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (vice president, distinguished member award 1994), American College Rheumatology, Minnesota Rehabilitation Association (president 1970), Association Academy Physiatrists, International Rehabilitation Medical Association, American Guild of Organists, Rochesters Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Xi, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Neva M. Cocklin, June 14, 1940. Children— Richard, Lawrence, Douglas.