Background
Schenk, Worthington George was born on February 10, 1922 in Buffalo. Son of Worthington George and Edna (Klein) Schenk.
Schenk, Worthington George was born on February 10, 1922 in Buffalo. Son of Worthington George and Edna (Klein) Schenk.
Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1942; Doctor of Medicine Harvard University, 1945.
With, U. Buffalo, 1948-1966; associate professor surgery, U. Buffalo, 1959-1966; professor surgery, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1966-1985; acting department chairman surgery, State University of New York, 1969-1972; chairman, State University of New York, 1972-1985; director surgery, Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, 1966-1985; retired, 1985.
Member American Medical Association, American Southern surgical associations, American Association Surgery Trauma, Society University Surgeons, Society Vascular Surgery (past treasurer, president 1976), Society Clin.Surgery (secretary 1966-1972), International Cardiovascular Society, American College of Surgeons, Society forSurgery of Alimentary Tract, Surgical Biology Club, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Jean L.K. Lyon, March 9,1946. Children: Martha, Lura, Worthington George III, Elsa, Gregory, Molly, Andrew.