Percy Wootton

Percy Wootton
152nd President of the American Medical Association
In office
1997–1998
Preceded by Daniel H. Johnson, Jr.
Succeeded by Nancy Dickey
American Medical Association Board of Trustees
In office
1991–1996
Lynchburg College Board of Trustees
Personal details
Residence Richmond, Virginia
Alma mater Lynchburg College (B.S. 1953; DSc 1998)
Medical College of Virginia (M.D. 1957)
Profession Cardiologist
Clinical Professor of Medicine (MCV)

Percy Wootton, M.D., is an American medical practitioner with a speciality in cardiology. In June 1997, he became president of the American Medical Association, after having served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1991 to 1996. Dr. Wootton was a clinical professor of medicine at the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University.

Education

Dr. Wootton earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Lynchburg College in 1953. In 1957, Dr. Wootton earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.[1] Dr. Wootton returned to Lynchburg College to pursue a Doctorate of Sciences, which he earned in 1998.[2]

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References

  1. "Percy Wootton, M.D.". Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
  2. "Board of Trustees". Lynchburg College. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
  3. "Officials of the Association" (PDF). American Medical Association. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
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