Levi Watkins Jr., M.D. Upcoming Biography
"Life and Achievements of Dr. Levi Watkins Jr: Implantation of Defibrillator, Saving Lives and Fighting for Health Equity"
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Levi Watkins Jr., M.D.
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D.
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D.
Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. was an African-American Physician-Scientist who implanted the first defibrillator into a patient in 1982. A graduate of Tennessee State University in 1962, he was the first African-American to enter Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, beginning his studies in 1966 and graduating with honors (AOA) in May, 1970.
Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. was an African-American Physician-Scientist who implanted the first defibrillator into a patient in 1982. A graduate of Tennessee State University in 1962, he was the first African-American to enter Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, beginning his studies in 1966 and graduating with honors (AOA) in May, 1970. He continued his surgery training at Johns Hopkins and conducted innovative research and innovative medical education for 35 years. Dr. Watkins passed on April 11, 2015.
George C. Hill, Ph.D.
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D.
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D.
George C. Hill, Ph.D. is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Vanderbilt School of Medicine. He is also the Levi Watkins Jr. M.D. Professor Emeritus in Medical Education. His field of study includes investigating approaches in medical education to achieve health equity.
Dr. Hill is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine.
George C. Hill, Ph.D. is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Vanderbilt School of Medicine. He is also the Levi Watkins Jr. M.D. Professor Emeritus in Medical Education. His field of study includes investigating approaches in medical education to achieve health equity.
Dr. Hill is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a Fellow of the Academy for Microbiology. He received the Herbert W. Nickens M.D. Award from the American Association of Medical Colleges in 2017 for life-long efforts to achieve health equity.
Commitment to Excellence
Levi Watkins Jr., M.D.
Commitment to Excellence
Our goal in writing this biography on Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D. is to highlight the achievements and impact of this outstanding African-American physician, researcher, mentor, civil rights advocate and philanthropist.
We want want to stimulate in all the desire to carry on his commitment to achieving health equity in our country.
Vanderbilt School of Medicine annually presents Levi Watkins Jr. M.D. Awards to graduate and medical students, residents and faculty committed to inclusive excellence and health equity.
Commitment to Excellence
Our goal in writing this biography on Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D. is to highlight the achievements and impact of this outstanding African-American physician, researcher, mentor, civil rights advocate and philanthropist.
We want to stimulate in all the desire to carry on his commitment to achieving health equity throughout our country
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Vanderbilt School of Medicine annually presents Levi Watkins Jr. M.D. Awards to graduate and medical students, residents and faculty committed to inclusive excellence and health equity.
Vanderbilt School of Medicine annually presents Levi Watkins Jr. M.D. Awards to graduate and medical students, residents and faculty committed to inclusive excellence and health equity.
Vanderbilt School of Medicine annually presents Levi Watkins Jr. M.D. Awards to graduate and medical students, residents and faculty committed to inclusive excellence and health equity.
A biography on the achievements and impact of the life of Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D. is being written by George C. Hill, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus at Vanderbilt University. As a result of extensive research with over 60 interviews, Dr. Watkins' life is told in words of mentees, colleagues, mentors, family and friends.