Background
Jessen, Michael Erik was born on May 26, 1958 in Melita, Manitoba, Canada. Son of Paul Erik and M. Isabelle (Spafford) Jessen. came to the United States, 1986.
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Michael Erik Jessen
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Student, University Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 1975-1977; Doctor of Medicine, U. Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 1981.
Career
Intern, U. Manitoba, 1981-1982; resident in general surgery, U. Manitoba, 1982-1986; research fellow surgery, Duke U. Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, 1986-1988; resident in thoracic surgery, Duke U. Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, 1988-1990; assistant professor thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, University Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, since 1991. Chief cardiothoracic surgery Dallas VA Medical Center. Presenter in field.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American College of Surgeons, Royal College Physicians and Surgeons Canada, American College Cardiology. Member American Medical Association, American Heart Association (county cardiovascular surgery), American Society for Artificial Internal Organs, Society Thoracic Surgeons, Society University Surgeons.
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Nationality
Canadian
Awards
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Isbister scholar, 1976, U. Manitoba Alumni scholar, 1976, Maxwell Rady scholar, 1977, Morton Stall scholar, 1977. Faculty fellow U. Manitoba, Canada Heart Foundation fellow, 1987. Grantee American Heart Association, 1987, 94, 96, Texas Advanced Technology Program, 1991, National Institutes of Health, 1998.Isbister scholar, 1976, U. Manitoba Alumni scholar, 1976, Maxwell Rady scholar, 1977, Morton Stall scholar, 1977. Faculty fellow U. Manitoba, Canada Heart Foundation fellow, 1987. Grantee American Heart Association, 1987, 94, 96, Texas Advanced Technology Program, 1991, National Institutes of Health, 1998.