Background
IV, John Staige Davis was born on October 28, 1931 in New York City. Son of John Staige, III and Camilla Ruth (Cole) D.
IV, John Staige Davis was born on October 28, 1931 in New York City. Son of John Staige, III and Camilla Ruth (Cole) D.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1953; Doctor of Medicine, University Pennsylvania, 1957.
Intern, Hospital University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1957-1958;
resident in medicine, University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville, 1958-1960;
fellow in rheumatology, 1960-1962;
member of faculty, University of Virginia Medical School, since 1961;
professor medicine, University of Virginia Medical School, since 1972;
Trolinger professor rheumatology, University of Virginia Medical School, since 1983;
chief division rheumatology, University of Virginia Medical School, 1967-1992;
attending physician, University of Virginia Hospital, since 1961. Visiting professor, chairman immunology department U. Milan (Italy) Faculty Medicine,1966-1967. Visiting professor World Health Organization Immunology Research and Training Center, Geneva,1978-1979.
Consultant World Health Organization, 1979.
Master American College of Physicians. Member American Federation Clinical Research, Southern Society Clinical Investigation, American Clinical and Climatological Association, American College Rheumatology (board directors 1991-1994), American Association Immunology, Albemarle County Medical Society, British Society Immunology, Medical Society Virginia, National Society Clinical Rheumatologists, Society for Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in American, United States Squash Racquet Association, Noconomo Yacht Club, Boar's Head Sports.
Married Frederica Abbott, June 22, 1956. Children— Susan, John, Stewart, Frederica, Rufus.