Background
Besson, John Alexander was born on June 29, 1944 in New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana. Arrived in Scotland, 1956. Son of William Willesbert and Sheila Daphne (Davis) Besson.
Besson, John Alexander was born on June 29, 1944 in New Amsterdam, Berbice, Guyana. Arrived in Scotland, 1956. Son of William Willesbert and Sheila Daphne (Davis) Besson.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Edinburgh University, Scotland, 1966. Bachelor in Surgery, Edinburgh University, Scotland, 1969. Diploma in psychological medicine, Edinburgh University, Scotland, 1973.
Consultant psychiatrist Lothian Health Board, Scotland, 1977-1980. Lecturer Aberdeen University, Scotland, 1980-1981, senior lecturer Scotland, since 1981. External examiner University Newcastle, Scotland, since 1986.
Member Royal College Psychiatrists (member panel specialists 1983-1986, regional advisor since 1987, board examiners since 1987, certified).
Married Margaret Jean McFarlane, August 9, 1969.