Background
Melvin, John Lewis was born on May 26, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Harper and Ruth Eleanor (Wertenberger) Melvin.
administrator physician medical educator
Melvin, John Lewis was born on May 26, 1935 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of John Harper and Ruth Eleanor (Wertenberger) Melvin.
Children from a previous marriage: Megan Marie, Beth Anne, John Patrick, Mia Michelle. Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1955, Doctor of Medicine, 1960, Master in Medical Science, 1966. Rotating Intern Mount Carmel Hospital, Columbus, 1960-1961.
Resident in physical medicine University Hospital, Columbus, 1961,63-66.
Assistant professor Ohio State University, Columbus, 1966-1969, associate professor, 1969-1973. Professor, department chairman Medical College Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1973-1991.
Professor, deputy department chairman Temple University, Philadelphia, 1992. Consultant to numerous United States governmental agencies, health care institutions.
Lecturer in field; research associate Ohio State Research Foundation, Columbus, 1966-1968.
Associate coordinator Ohio StateRegional Medical Program, Columbus, 1969-1971. Medical director Curative Rehabilitation Center, Milwaukee, 1973-1991. Vice president medical affairs Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, 1991.
Department chairman Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, 1991.
Assistant professor Ohio State University, Columbus, 1966-1969, associate Director Curative Rehabilitation Specialists (executive
Served to captain Medical Corps, United States Army, 1961-1963. FellowAm. Academy Cerebral Palsy and Development Medicine, American Academy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (board directors 1992, president elect 1998, Zeiter Lecturer award1987). Member American Board Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Diplomate, chairman 1988-1993, chairman residency Review Committee 1985-1988), American Board Medical Specialists (Executive Committee 1990-1992), Medical Society Milwaukee, Milwaukee Academy Medicine, Wisconsin Society Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Association Electromyography and Electrodiagnosis (president 1979-1980), American Congress Rehabilitation Medicine (president 1987-1988, gold medal 1971, 78, Gold Key award 1988, Edward Lowman award 1997), American Heart Association, American Hospital Association (section rehabilitation hospital, chairman 1981), American Medical Association (certified of appreciation 1976, 82), American Paraplegia Society, Association Academy Physiatrists (president 1985-1987), International Federation Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation(Executive Committee 1980, honorary secretary 1980-1988, president elect 1995), International Rehabilitation Medicine Association (board directors 1992), Rehabilitation International Medical Commission, National Association Rehabilitation Facilities (president 1981-1983, board directors), Council of Medical Specialty Societies
(president 1989-1990), Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Carol Ann Pate, April. Children from a previous marriage: Megan Marie, Beth Anne, John Patrick, Mia Michelle.