Ruth Andrea Seeler

Background

Seeler, Ruth Andrea was born on June 13, 1936 in New York City. Daughter of Thomas and Olivia (Patten) Seeler.

Education

Bachelor, U. Vermont, 1959; Doctor of Medicine, U. Vermont, 1962.

Career

Intern, Bronx (New York) Municipal Hospital, 1962-1965; pediatrics hematology/oncology fellow, University of Illinois, 1965-1967; director pediatric hematology/oncology, Cook County Hospital, 1967-1984; professor pediatrics, director pediatric education college medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, since 1984; associate chief pediatrics, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1990-1997; acting chief pediatrics, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, since 1997. Course coordinator pediatrics National College Advanced Medical Education, Chicago, 1987-1996. Member subboard Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Chapel Hill, 1990-1995.

Achievements

• Ruth Andrea Seeler has been listed as a noteworthy Pediatrician, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Junior and senior warden, treasurer Church Our Saviour, Chicago, 1970-1992. Founder camp for hemophiliacs Hemophilia Foundation, Illinois, since 1973, current medical director. President Hemophilia Foundation Illinois, 1981-1985.

Member Gamma Phi Beta Foundation (trustee 1994-2000), Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: triathalons, biking, swimming.

Connections

Father:

Thomas Seeler

Mother:

Olivia (Patten) Seeler