Background
Brewer, John Isaac was born on October 9, 1903 in Milford, Illinois, United States.
Brewer, John Isaac was born on October 9, 1903 in Milford, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1925; Doctor of Medicine, University of Chicago, 1928; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1935; student, Bradley U., 1921-1924.
Instructor to associate professor obstetrics-gynecology, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1930-1948; professor obstetrics-gynecology, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1948-1974; professor emeritus and department chairman obstetrics-gynecology, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1974-1976. Investigator cancer Northwestern University School Medicine, since 1935. Member Joint Commision on Accreditation of Hospitals, Chicago, 1959-1974, Chairman of the Board 1963.
Served to lieutenant colonel United States Air Force, 1942-1945. Fellow Royal College Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Member American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Illinois Medical Society, Chicago Medical Society, American Board Ob-Gyn (board directors since 1974), Illinois Cancer Society (trustee, 1959-1974, president 1963), American College Obstetricians and Gynecologists (president 1959), American Gynecological Society (president 1965), American Association Obstetricians and Gynecologists (president 1969), American Gynecological Club (president 1971), Center Association Obstetrician and Gynecologists (president 1952), Chicago Gynecological Society (past president, regent American College Surgeons 1962-1971, American Anatomists Association, Chicago Pathology Society, Society Pelvic Surgeons, Sigma Xi.
Clubs: Flossmoor (Illinois) Country.
Son of John H. and Edna (Ishler) B. Widowed, January 1985. Married Ruth Russell, June 2, 1928.
1 child, John Vernon.