John Lindsey Kirkland

Background

Kirkland, John Lindsey was born on June 24, 1942 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Lindsey and Margaret (Battle) Kirkland.

Education

Doctor of Science, U. North Carolina, 1964; Doctor of Medicine, U. North Carolina, 1968.

Career

Intern, Baylor College Medicine resident, Baylor College Medicine assistant professor, Baylor College Medicine, Houston, 1968-1970; professor, Baylor College Medicine, Houston, since 1975; program director, chief endocrine and metabolism, Baylor College Medicine, Houston, since 1986; registrar, Guy's Hospital, London, 1973-1975.

Achievements

• John Lindsey Kirkland has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Lieutenant commander United States Navy, 1970-1973. Member American Diabetes Association (board member 1996-1997, vice president 1997-1998, president since 1998), Endocrine Society (member editorial board 1993-1998).

Interests

• Avocations: flying, windsurfing, reading, physical activity, swimming.

Connections

Married Rebecca Grey Trent, June26, 1965.

Father:

John Lindsey Kirkland

Mother:

Margaret (Battle) Kirkland

Spouse:

Rebecca Grey Trent