Marvin L. Rallison

Background

Rallison, Marvin L. was born on February 8, 1929 in Coalville, Utah, United States. Son of Robert Leo and Lucile (Peterson) Rallison.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Utah State University, 1954; Doctor of Medicine, U. Utah, 1957.

Career

Intern, Minneapolis General Hospital, 1957-1958; resident in pediatrics, University of Minnesota Hospital, 1958-1961; instructor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1960-1961; pediatrician, Salt Lake Clinic, Salt Lake City, 1961-1963; fellow in endocrinology, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1963-1965; assistant professor, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1968-1973; associate professor pediatrics, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1973-1979; professor pediatrics, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, since 1979.

Achievements

• Marvin L. Rallison has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatrician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Medical director Camp Utada for diabetic youth, Salt Lake City area, 1963-1993. Major Medical Corps United States Army, 1957-1968. Member American Thyroid Association (public health committee), American Diabetes Association (board directors 1987-1989, Chairman of Commission on education 1981-1983, member youth committee 1984-1989, Outstanding Contributor to Camping and American Diabetes Association award 1993), Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society, Western Society Pediatric Research.

Interests

• Avocations: birdwatching, camping, hiking, tennis, cross-country skiing.

Connections

Married Beth West, June 21, 1957. Children: Scott W., Mark W., Todd W., Lisa.

Father:

Robert Leo Rallison

Mother:

Lucile (Peterson) Rallison

Spouse:

Beth West

child:

Scott W. Rallison

child:

Todd W. Rallison

child:

Mark W. Rallison

child:

Lisa Rallison