Richard Kempner Scher

Background

Scher, Richard Kempner was born on September 2, 1929 in New York City.

Education

AB, New York University, 1949; Master of Arts, Brooklyn College, 1951; Doctor of Medicine, Howard U., 1955; Master of Science, New York University, 1960; Master of Arts, Brown U., 1985.

Career

Professor dermatology, New York University, New York City, 1977-1983; professor medicine, Brown U., Providence, 1983-1987; professor dermatology, Columbia University, New York City, since 1987.

Achievements

• Diplomate American Board Dermatology.

Membership

Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1959-1961. Fellow American College of Physicians, American Academy Dermatology, American College Allergists, American Academy Allergy and Immunology.