Background
Prendergast, John Michael was born on April 2, 1943 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of John Henry and Anna Sophie (Baszowski) Prendergast.
geriatrician physician researcher
Prendergast, John Michael was born on April 2, 1943 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of John Henry and Anna Sophie (Baszowski) Prendergast.
Bachelor, Georgetown University, 1965; Doctor of Medicine, Royal College Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland, 1972; Master in Public Health, St. Saint Louis University, 1985.
Intern to chief resident, St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1974-1975; assistant professor, associate professor, St. Saint Louis University, 1977-1987; medical director Center for Aging, chief division geriatrics, Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, since 1987. Clinical coordinator Geriatric Research and Ednl. Center, Veterans Administration Hospital., St. Louis, 1983-1987.
Member select portfolio committee for frail elderly United Way, Pittsburgh, 1990. Member APHA, American Geriatrics Society (editorial board Clinical Review Aging since 1988), American Gerontological Society, National Recovery Care Association (president since 1990).
Married Patricia Egan, Sept.14, 1968 (October 1978). 1 child, Benjamin; married Christine Gantz, May 1, 1981. 1 child, Katherine.