Background
Pinkerton, John Henry McKnight was born on June 5, 1920 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Son of William Ross and Eva (Odgers) Pinkerton.
Obstetrics and gynecology educator
Pinkerton, John Henry McKnight was born on June 5, 1920 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Son of William Ross and Eva (Odgers) Pinkerton.
Bachelor of Medicine BCh Bachelor of the Arts of Obstetrics (honorary), Queen's University, Belfast, 1943. Doctor of Medicine, Queen's University, Belfast, 1948. Doctor of Science (honorary), National University Ireland, 1986.
Senior lecturer/consultant obstetrics-gynecology., University College, West Indies, 1953-1959;
professor obstetrics-gynecology., U. London, 1959-1963;
obstetric surgeon, Queen Charlotte's Hospital, London, 1959-1963;
surgeon, Chelsea Hospital, London, 1959-1963;
professor obstetrics-gynecology., Queen's U., Belfast, 1963-1985;
professor obstetrics-gynecology. emeritus, Queen's U., Belfast, since 1985. Vice president Royal College Ob-Gyn. London, 1977-1980; chairman, founder Blair Bell Research Society London.
Lecturer London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Egypt, Canada, United States and Australia.
Advisor on medical education World Health Organization, governments of Egypt, Sudan, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya, Malta, Burma. Surgical lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, 1945-1947. Fellow Royal College Obstetrics & Gynaecology London, Royal College Physicians Ireland (chairman institute obstetrics-gynecology 1984-1987, censor, member council 1985-1987).
Member Gynecological Visiting Society of Great Britain and Ireland, Osler Club London.
Married Florence McKinstry, September 30, 1947. Children: Mark Odgers, Charles Ross, John Robert, Paul William.