James Douglass Whiffen

Background

Whiffen, James Douglass was born on January 16, 1931 in New York City.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1952; Doctor of Medicine, University Wisconsin, 1955.

Career

Intern, Ohio State University Hospital, 1955-1956; resident, University of Wisconsin Hospital, 1956-1957, 59-61; instructor department surgery, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1962-1964; assistant professor, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1964-1967; associate professor, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1967-1971; professor, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1971-1996; vice department chairman, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1970-1972; acting chairman, University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1972-1974; assistant dean, Medical School, 1975-1996; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin Medical School, since 1996; member examination council, State of Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services, 1974-1977.

Achievements

• James Douglass Whiffen has been listed as a noteworthy Surgeon, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Wisconsin Heart Association Served to Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1957-1959. American College of Surgeons fellow, American Society Artificial Internal Organs.

Connections

Son of John Phillips and Lorna Elizabeth (Douglass) W. Child from a previous marriage, Gregory James. Married Sally Vilas Runge, August 21, 1993.

Father:

John Phillips Whiffen

Mother:

Lorna Elizabeth (Douglass) Whiffen

Spouse:

Sally Vilas Runge