Background
Polak, John Osborn was born on March 12, 1871 in at Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of of Karl T. and Mary E. (Osborn) P.
Polak, John Osborn was born on March 12, 1871 in at Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of of Karl T. and Mary E. (Osborn) P.
Doctor of Medicine, University of Vermont, 1891, Long Island College Hospital, 1891, received Dudley medal of surgery. Master of Science, Rutgers College, 1889.
1 daughter, Mary Osborn. Was professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Long Island College Hospital, 1910-1931, also president of faculty and president of the board regents, since 1931. Professor obstetrics, Dartmouth Medical School, 1901-1912.
Consulting gynecologist Deaconess, Bushwick, Coney Island, People's and Williamsburgh hospitals.
Chairman subordinate commission on prenatal, maternal, and early infant care, White House Conference on Child Health and Protection, 1931.
Fellow American College Surgeons (a founder and life. Member of the Board of Governors, 1913, 16, 26. Member board regents 1927-1931).
Married Bertha L. Pitkin, June 12, 1895.