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| Endowed Chairs Thomas J. Watkins Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Incumbents: Michael Socol, MD, Teresa Woodruff, PhD This permanently endowed professorship honors Thomas J. Watkins, M.D., distinguished gynecologic surgeon and chairman of gynecology at Northwestern from 1919 until his death in 1925. In 1952, the Thomas J. Watkins Memorial Fund was established for research in gynecology, and in 1986, the endowment became the Thomas J. Watkins Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology. John and Ruth Brewer Professor of Gynecology and Cancer Research Incumbent: John R. Lurain, M.D. This permanently endowed professorship was established in 1986 to honor John I. Brewer, M.D., renowned Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern and, from 1958 to 1990, editor of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Lurain’s investiture occurred in 1989. George H. Gardner Chair of Clinical Gynecology Incumbent: Melvin V. Gerbie, M.D. This permanently endowed professorship was established in 1984, in recognition of the long and distinguished service of George H. Gardner, M.D., chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern from 1945 until 1965, whose abiding interests were in teaching and the clinical application of scientific knowledge. Lane J. Mercer, M.D., the initial occupant of this chair, served until March of 1996. Melvin V. Gerbie, M.D. is the second occupant; his investiture occurred in November 1997. Albert B. Gerbie Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Incumbent: Sharon Dooley, M.D., M.P.H. This permanently endowed professorship was established to honor Albert B. Gerbie, M.D., who served the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern for more than 40 years. The professorship recognizes academic physicians who share the qualities exemplified by Dr. Gerbie – excellent clinical skills combined with a broad knowledge of medicine – and it supports teaching efforts in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Dooley’s investiture occurred in November 1995. John J. Sciarra Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynecology Incumbent: Sherman Elias, M.D. This permanently endowed professorship was established in April 2000 by the board of trustees of Northwestern University in honor of the lifetime achievements of John J. Sciarra, M.D., Ph.D., chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University Medical School from 1974 to 2003. The endowment will support ongoing program of education and research in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern. Special Honors Friends of Prentice Distinguished Physician in Women’s and Infants Health Recipient: Serdar Bulun, M.D. This award, the highest honor Northwestern Memorial Hospital can bestow on a member of its medical staff, honors an outstanding clinician who is also a leader in his or her field. Established in 1996, the award is funded with an endowment of $500,000. | | |||||||||||||||||||
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