American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (2000) Winner
Jack E. White
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Jack E. White
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1921-07-24 （Stuart, Florida, U.S.）
- Died
- 1988-07-02 （Washington, D.C., U.S.） age 66
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
Career
- Occupations
- physician, surgical oncologist, medical educator
- Active Years
- 1951-1988
- Affiliations
- Howard University College of Medicine
- Memberships
- Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Medicine), American Cancer Society
- Influenced
- LaSalle D. Leffall Jr.
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Howard University College of Medicine | — | — | — | — | United States |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | — | — | — | — | United States |
Florida A&M College
Country:
United States
Howard University College of Medicine
Country:
United States
Received medical education at Howard and later joined the faculty there.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Country:
United States
Completed surgical oncology training; became the first black physician to complete such training at the institution.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Elected to the Institute of Medicine | — | — | Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Medicine) | Member |
| — | American Cancer Society - Outstanding Service Award | — | — | American Cancer Society | 受賞 |
| 1988 | Howard University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award | — | — | Howard University | 受賞 |
Elected to the Institute of Medicine
1977
Organization:
Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Medicine)
Result:
Member
American Cancer Society - Outstanding Service Award
Organization:
American Cancer Society
Result:
受賞
Howard University Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
1988
Organization:
Howard University
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Health
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cancerContributed to and ultimately caused his death.
Legacy
Jack E. White was the first black physician to complete surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering and led the cancer center and training programs at Howard University. He highlighted disparities in cancer outcomes for black patients and the importance of early detection and treatment, mentoring many future leaders. He was elected to the Institute of Medicine in 1977 and held leadership roles in the American Cancer Society.
Academic Societies
- Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Medicine)
- American Cancer Society
Archives
- Howard University Archives
Trivia
- He was the first black physician to complete surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Elected to the Institute of Medicine in 1977.
- Died of cancer in 1988.