Background
Thelen, J. Christine was born on May 15, 1913 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Rolf and Catherine Elizabeth (Phelps) Thelen.
Thelen, J. Christine was born on May 15, 1913 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Rolf and Catherine Elizabeth (Phelps) Thelen.
Bachelor of Science in Medical Science, University Wisconsin, 1934. Doctor of Medicine, Medical College Virginia, 1937.
Intern Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1937-1938. College physician Greensboro (North Carolina) College, 1939-1941. General resident Deaconess Hospital, Milwaukee, 1941-1942.
Obstetrics-gynecology resident Lying-In Hospital, Chicago, 1942-1944, Lewis Memorial Hospital, Chicago, 1944-1945. Staff member Jackson Clinic, Madison, 1945-1950. Practice medicine specializing in obstetrics-gynecology Wichita, 1951-1980.
Board directors Young Women’s Christian Association, Wichita, Family Consultation Services, Wichita, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Wichita, United Way of the Plains. Member advisory board Women's Crisis Center, Wichita Radio Reading Service. Fellow American College Ob-gyn (life).
American Medical Association, Sedgwick County Medical Society, Kansas Medical Society, Business and Professional Women, Town Club (Wichita), Zonta (governor district VII 1970-1972).