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Smith, James John was born on January 28, 1914 in St. Paul. Son of James W. and Catherine (Welsch) Smith.
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James John Smith, American Physiologist. Researcher in aviation medicine, United States Air Force, 1941-1946. Decorated Legion of Merit; recipient Distinguished Service award Medical College Wisconsin, 1982. Member Society Experimental Biology, American Physiological Society, American Gerontological Association, Sigma Xi.
Education
Doctor of Medicine St. Saint Louis University, 1937; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1946.
Career
Intern, St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center, 1937-1938; fellow in pathology, Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1938-1939; Koesler research fellow in physiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1939-1941; dean, Stritch School Medical, Loyola University, 1946-1950; associate professor physiology, Stritch School Medical, Loyola University, 1946-1950; chief education division, department medicine and surgery, VA, 1950-1952; professor, director department physiology, Medical College Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1952-1979; professor physiology and medicine, Medical College Wisconsin, since 1979; director human performance laboratory and deputy director Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center, VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, 1978-1990. Associate clinical professor George Washington University 1950-1952 Fulbright research professor of University Heidelberg, Physiology Institute, Germany, 1959-1960. Medico-legal consultant on retirement policy for high stress professions.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Air Force, 1941-1946. Member Society Experimental Biology, American Physiological Society, American Gerontological Association, Sigma Xi.
Connections
Son of James W. and Catherine (Welsch) S. M. Mariellen Schumacher, March 17, 1945 (deceased). Children: Philip W., Lucy S. Shaker, Paul R. (deceased), Gregory K (deceased).
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic