Jack E. White

American physician (1921–1988)

PersonDied aged 66humanQ21598044

Born: July 24, 1921
Died: July 2, 1988
Birthplace: Stuart
Place of death: Washington, D.C.
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: surgeon
Education: Howard University
, Florida A&M University
Employer: Howard University

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Jack E. White was an American physician and cancer surgeon. He was the first African American to train in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. White later directed the cancer center at Howard University College of Medicine, where he also served as a full professor. He was elected to the Institute of Medicine in 1977, and also served as president of the American Cancer Society.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Jack
Member of: National Academy of Medicine
Awards: American Book Awards(2000)
Family name: White

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