Background
Bent, Michael James was born on August 18, 1885 in San Andres, Colombia, South America Son of Amiel James and Mekila S. (Corpus) Bent.
Bent, Michael James was born on August 18, 1885 in San Andres, Colombia, South America Son of Amiel James and Mekila S. (Corpus) Bent.
Educated private school in San Andres. Normal course for teachers, New Collegiate School, Kingston, Jamaica, 1907. Walden, Nashville, 1917.
Professional training, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, 1921.
Research Council fellow in bacteriology and hygiene, Columbia, 1922-1924. Teacher in public schools, Colombia, 1911-1914. Now dean and professor bacteriology Meharry Medical College Diplomate American Board Preventive Medicine.
Fellow American Public Health Association. Member Volunteer State Medical Society, National Medical Association University Professors, Sigma Xi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Agora Assembly.