Background
Pakter, Jean was born on January 1, 1911 in New York City. Daughter of David and Lillian (Kunitz) Pakter.
maternal and child health consultant
Pakter, Jean was born on January 1, 1911 in New York City. Daughter of David and Lillian (Kunitz) Pakter.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1931. Doctor of Medicine, New York University, 1934. Master in Public Health, Columbia University, 1955.
Intern Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, 1934-1936, resident in pediatrics, 1937-1939. Private practice, 1939-1943. Director Bureau Department Health, Maternity, Newborn and Family Planning, 1950-1982.
Consultant, lecturer maternity, child health Columbia University School Public Health, since 1984, deputy director maternal and child health program, 1984-1994, lecturer maternity, child health, since 1970.
Advisor March of Dimes, New York City, since 1975. Fellow American Public Health Association (Martha May Eliot award 1990), American Academy Pediatrics, New York Academy Medicine (trustee 1979-1983), New York Obstetrical Society (associate). Member Public Health Association New York City (board directors 1992-1996, The Haven Emerson award 2006), Women's City Club, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Arnold L. Bachman, September 17, 1939 (deceased December 1992). Children: Ellen Bachman Mendelson, Donald M. Bachman.