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Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1968 - 1969
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1963 - 1964
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1962 - 1963
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1962

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1969 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Infectious Disease
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Burden of Invasive Methicillin‐Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infections in Nursing Home Residents  
    John Townes, Nimalie D Stone, Lee H Harrison, Ghinwa Dumyati, Ruth Lynfield, William Schaffner, Wendy Bamberg, Susan Ray, Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

Press Mentions

  • Tally of Covid-19 Cases After CDC Conference Climbs to 181
    Tally of Covid-19 Cases After CDC Conference Climbs to 181May 26th, 2023
  • CDC Reports New Mpox Outbreak, Experts Note Key Prevention Methods
    CDC Reports New Mpox Outbreak, Experts Note Key Prevention MethodsMay 26th, 2023
  • Administering RSV Vaccine to Expectant Mothers May Reduce Risk of Severe Illness in Newborns
    Administering RSV Vaccine to Expectant Mothers May Reduce Risk of Severe Illness in NewbornsMay 25th, 2023
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