Background
Desmond, Murdina MacFarquhar was born on November 14, 1916 in Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Arrived in United States, 1925. Daughter of Alexander and Margaret MacFarguhar (Graham).
pediatrics educator researcher
Desmond, Murdina MacFarquhar was born on November 14, 1916 in Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Arrived in United States, 1925. Daughter of Alexander and Margaret MacFarguhar (Graham).
Bachelor of Arts, Smith College, 1938. Doctor of Medicine Temple University College Medicine, 1942. Diplomate American Board Pediatrics.
Neonatology fellowGeorge Washington University School Medicine, Washington, 1947-1948.
Instructor pediatrics Baylor College Medicine, Houston, 1948-1953, assistant professor, 1952-1962,head section newborn care, 1953-1972, professor pediatrics and community medicine, 1962, director Meyer Center for Development Pediatrics, 1972.
Neonatology fellow George Washington University School Medicine, Washington, 1947—1948. Instructor pediatrics Baylor College Medicine, Houston, 1948—1953, assistant professor, 1952—1962, head section newborn care, from 1972. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Served tolt. United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Academy Pediatrics, American Pediat. Society, Society Pediat.
Married James Lewis Desmond, July 10, 1948. Children: Margaret Graham, James Alexander.