Administrative Appointments
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Chief of Vascular Surgery, The University of Chicago Medical Center (1976 - 1993)
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Vice Chairman, Department of Surgery, The University of Chicago (1985 - 1989)
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Chief of Vascular Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA (1993 - 2005)
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Acting Chairman, Department of Surgery, Stanford University (1995 - 1997)
Honors & Awards
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Honorary doctorate degree, Riga Stradins University, Latvia (2010)
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Grand Medal, Latvian Academy of Sciences (2009)
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Three Star Order, Republic of Latvia, Republic of Latvia (2003)
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Latvian Academy of Sciences Pauls Stradins Prize in Medicine, Republic of Latvia (1998)
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Resident Research Award, Association for Academic Surgery (1972)
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Phi Beta Kappa, Lehigh University (1964)
Professional Education
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BA, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA, Biology (1964)
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MD, Johns Hopkins Univ School of Med, Medicine (1968)
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intern, University of Michigan, Surgery (1969)
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residency, University of Michigan, General Surgery (1974)
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fellow, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Surgical Research (1972)
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chief resident, University of Michigan, resident (1974)
Community and International Work
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Latvian Medical Foundation, Latvia
Topic
Improvement of health care in Latvia
Partnering Organization(s)
Latvian Physicians and Dentists Association (worldwide) and Latvian Physicians Association (Latvia)
Populations Served
People of Latvia
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes