Background
Leavell, Walter F. was born on May 19, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest and Grace (Byrd) Leavell.
Leavell, Walter F. was born on May 19, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ernest and Grace (Byrd) Leavell.
Bachelor of Science, University Cincinnati, 1957. Doctor of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, 1964.
Associate dean School Medicine Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, New York, 1971-1975. Vice dean School Medicine University Cincinnati, 1975-1982. Dean School Medicine Meharry Medical College, 1982-1990.
President Charles R. Drew University.A., since 1990. Medical director Hubbard Hospital, Nashville, since 1982.
Served to major United States Air Force, 1966-1972. Member American Medical Association, National Medical Association, Association American Medical Colleges (recognition 1979, member editorial board journal. since 1977), National Association Minority Medical Education (award 1975), Alpha Omega Alpha. Clubs: Boule (Cincinnati).
Married Vivian G. Gunnels, August 31, 1956. Children: Pierce, Pierre.