Background
Meechan, Robert John was born on August 25, 1926 in Newport, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Robert John Meechan and Katharine M. (Battick) Williams.
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Robert John Meechan
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Robert John Meechan, American Medical educator. Diplomate American Board Pediatrics. Recipient Distinguished Service award Alumni Oregon Health Science Center, 1986. Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Oregon Academy Pediatrics, North Pacific Pediatric Society, Portland Academy Pediatrics (secretary, treasurer 1962-1965, president 1965).
Education
Bachelor, Oregon State College, 1949; Master of Arts, Doctor of Medicine, U. Oregon, 1953.
Career
Instructor pediatrics, Oregon Health Science U., Portland, 1956-1962; assistant professor, Oregon Health Science U., Portland, 1962-1968; associate professor, Oregon Health Science U., Portland, 1968-1972; professor pediatrics, Oregon Health Science U., Portland, 1972-1989; assistant dean admissions, Oregon Health Science U., Portland, 1976-1986; professor emeritus, since 1989.
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Membership
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Oregon Academy Pediatrics, North Pacific Pediatric Society, Portland Academy Pediatrics (secretary, treasurer 1962-1965, president 1965).
Connections
Married K. Brenda Hanrahan, December 27, 1952. Children: Robert D., Patrick J., Peter T.
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat