Background
James, Maurice was born on December 22, 1949 in Canton, Mississippi, United States. Son of Marion Bridford and Wardine (Meeks) James.
James, Maurice was born on December 22, 1949 in Canton, Mississippi, United States. Son of Marion Bridford and Wardine (Meeks) James.
Bachelor of Science, Tougaloo College, 1971; Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University, 1975.
Intern, Harlem Hospital, New York City
resident, Harlem Hospital-Columbia University, New York City
fellow in vitreo-retinal, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1980;
private practice,, Jackson, since 1980. Physician, board directors Mississippi Vocational Rehabilitation Svc., Jackson, 1980-1985. Physician, member task force Mississippi Governor's Statewide Comprehensive Planning Studies for Blind and Visually Handicapped Children, Jackson, 1984-1985.
Board directors, vice chairman Mississippi Board Health, Jackson, 1992-1996.
Fellow American Academy Ophthalmology. Member National Association To Prevent Blindness (board directors Jackson 1989), American Diabetic Association (board directors Jackson 1981-1982).
Married Mavis L. Parkman, May 17, 1970. Children: Mioshi, Maurice P., Maxwell.