John Watson Schermerhorn

Background

Schermerhorn, John Watson was born on September 1, 1920 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States. Son of George William and Edna Rose (McAuley) Schermerhorn.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Rutgers University College Pharmacy, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Minnesota, 1949.

Career

Assistant professor pharmaceutical chemistry, George Washington University, 1949-1952; associate professor, George Washington University, 1952-1953; member of faculty, Massachusetts College Pharmacy, Boston, 1953-1966; professor, Massachusetts College Pharmacy, 1964-1966; department chairman pharmacy, Massachusetts College Pharmacy, 1964-1966; professor pharmacy, Northeastern U., 1966-1969; dean, School Allied Health Sciences, 1969-1971; dean School Allied Health Sciences,, University Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, 1971-1985. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• John Watson Schermerhorn has been listed as a noteworthy dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer Texas Department Human Superior vena cava syndrome, 1987. Member Medical Care Advisory Committee, Vendor Drug Formulary Subcommittee, Task Force on Nursing Home Sanctions. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Allied Health Professions (chairman educational institutions 1978).

Member American Pharmaceutical Association, Sigma Xi, Rho Chi.

Connections

Married Lois Marguerite Schilke, July 14, 1945. Children– Susan B., Nancy J. Schermerhorn Shepard, John W., James E.

Father:

George William Schermerhorn

Mother:

Edna Rose (McAuley) Schermerhorn

Spouse:

Lois Marguerite Schilke

child:

John W. Schermerhorn

child:

Susan B. Schermerhorn

child:

James E. Schermerhorn

child:

Nancy J. Schermerhorn Shepard Schermerhorn