John P. McGovern

John P. McGovern
Born (1921-06-02)June 2, 1921
Washington, D.C.
Died May 31, 2007(2007-05-31) (aged 85)
Galveston, Texas
Residence  United States
Nationality American
Fields Allergology

John P. McGovern (June 2, 1921 - May 31, 2007) was an American allergist, investor and philanthropist. He established the McGovern Allergy Clinic in Houston, Texas, created the Texas Allergy Research Foundation[1] and the John P. McGovern Foundation, and co-founded the American Osler Society.[2][3][4]

Education

He received his B.S. in Medicine from Duke University in 1943 and received his M.D. from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1945.[5]

He did post-graduate training at Yale-New Haven Hospital, McGuire Hospital and at Duke.[6]

At Yale-New Haven Hospital, he was a pediatric intern from July 1945 to June 1946.[7] Then, he served from 1946 to 1948 in the Medical Corps of the United States Army as Captain and as the chief of the paraplegic section.[7]

He was an assistant resident at Duke for 6 months.[7] He then spent the first half of 1949, in a pediatric fellowship in England and France, at L'Hôpital des Enfants Malades (Paris) and at Guy's Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital (both in London).[7] Next, he served as assistant chief, then chief resident for another year and a half at Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C..[7] In 1951, he was a study of pulmonary pathology at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital.[7]

Career

After graduating from Duke University School of Medicine, McGovern taught at George Washington University Medical School and Tulane Medical School. He held 17 professorships, received 29 honorary doctorates, and authored over 250 professional publications and books. He was also the President and Chief Elect Officer of 15 professional medical societies.[8]

Philanthropy

In 1961, McGovern established the John P. McGovern Foundation as a private philanthropy.[3] Through the Foundation, McGovern gave millions of dollars to various local and health charities.[9][10] As of 2003, the foundation was the 10th largest in Houston.[10]

A lifelong admirer of Sir William Osler and the principals of compassionate care he espoused, McGovern co-founded the American Osler Society in 1969.[10]

Notable contributions

John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science in Houston, Texas

Awards

McGovern is the recipient of 29 honorary degrees.[17]

McGovern was named as a fellow to various scientific and medical organizations including the American Association of Pediatrics (1952), the American Association of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (1955, Distinguished Fellow in 1971), American Medical Writers Association (1967), American College of Physicians (1971), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1972), Royal College of Physicians (honorary, 1984) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (1998).[18]

In 1976, McGovern was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Duke University.[3]

Other awards

Honors

External links

References

  1. Ronda Wendler (15 June 2007). "John P. McGovern Balanced Science of Medicine with Art of Compassion". Texas Medical Center News. Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  2. "American Osler - Home".
  3. 1 2 3 "John P. McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  4. "American Osler Society: A Brief History of the Clubs".
  5. "John P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center: Education". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  6. 1 2 "Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society: The John P. McGovern Science and Society Award". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Curriculum Vita: Post-Graduate Training and Military Service". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  8. "Single largest gift from John P. McGovern Foundation Renames UTHealth Medical School". UTHealth. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  9. "Curriculum Vita: Awards, Honors, Professorships and Facilities Named for Dr. McGovern". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 Christian Messa (29 Sep 2003). "McGovern Foundation Contributes $2.5 million to the McGovern Academy of Oslerian Medicine, Student Stipends". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  11. Jeremy Pearce (11 June 2007). "John McGovern, 85, Allergist, Investor and Philanthropist, Dies". New York Times. Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  12. "Philanthropy". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  13. "Obituary: John P. McGovern, Doctor and Philanthropist". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  14. McGovern Medical School. "McGovern Medical School".
  15. "Single largest gift from John P. McGovern Foundation Renames UTHealth Medical School". Retrieved 23 November 2015.
  16. "$75 Million Gift Builds Endowment for U. of Texas Hospital". Philanthropy.com. The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  17. "Curriculum Vita: Honorary Degrees". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  18. "Curriculum Vita: Selected Professional Organizations". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Founder, John P. McGovern, M.D.". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Service Activity". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  21. 1 2 "Curriculum Vita: Foreign Awards and Decorations". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  22. "About AAAS: John McGovern Lecture". Retrieved 22 Feb 2009.
  23. http://push.communication.utexas.edu/conferences/prod75_009180.html
  24. "John P. McGovern Award & Recipients".
  25. "John P. McGovern Champion of Health Award".
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