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Alvin H. Jacobs Award
The Alvin H. Jacobs Award recognizes outstanding
lifetime contribution in the field of pediatric dermatology.
Alvin H. Jacobs, M.D. was a Professor of Clinical Dermatology
& Pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Jacobs
received his
medical doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, after which he
trained in pediatrics, neurology, and infectious diseases. He
developed a keen
interest in pediatric dermatology and in 1958 was appointed clinical
professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Stanford University.
During his career,
Dr. Jacobs authored numerous journal articles, book chapters and
books and was a sought after speaker. He was a member of the American
Academy of Pediatrics since 1943 and a founder and president of
the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. He is considered a father
of pediatric
dermatology; his vision and leadership were essential to the field?s
development.
Dr. Bernice Krafchik, 2006 recipient, with Marg Mather, her longtime administrative assistant at the Hospital for Sick Kids in Toronto. |
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Dr. Andrew Margileth, 2007 recipient, accepts award from Dr. Robert Silverman. |
Previous recipients:
2008 Mary L. Williams, MD, FAAD
2007 Andrew M. Margileth, MD, FAAP
2006 Bernice R. Krafchik, MB, ChB, FRCPC
2005 James Rasmussen, MD
2003 William L. Weston, MD, FAAP
2002 Walter W. Tunnessen, Jr., MD, FAAP
1998 Sam Weinberg, MD
1991 Nancy Burton Esterly, MD, FAAP
1989 Sidney Hurwitz, MD
1988 Alvin H. Jacobs, FAAP
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