Cardiologist, born 1927. Parker received his medical degree from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1952. He served on the faculty of his alma mater for 14 years as assistant and associate professor of Medicine, co-director of the cardiology division, and director of the Adult Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Parker then became chief of staff and associate dean for Clinical Affairs at the University Hospitals of the University of Missouri at Columbia.
Summary:
Parker relates some of his experiences as a student at the Washington University School of Medicine, and some of the memorable faculty members, such as W. Barry Wood. Parker also discusses changes in medical school education over the years, medical malpractice insurance, Medicare, and euthanasia.
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