John F. Holt
John Floyd Holt (January 20, 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – July 22, 1996)[1] was a pioneer in the field of pediatric radiology.[2] He was considered a "radiologic authority on neurofibromatosis, or Recklinghausen disease."[3]
Education[edit]
In 1938, Holt completed the six-year B.S. and medical degree program at the University of Pittsburgh and the next year, went to the University of Michigan for his residency.[2]
Career[edit]
Holt was the first director of pediatric radiology at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.[2]
Publications[edit]
Radiology for Medical Students "one of the seminal textbooks of the field".[2] It was first published in 1947. The fourth edition was published in 1965.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Holt died in his sleep, at his home in Ann Arbor.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Dunnick, N. Reed (1996). "John F. Holt". Radiology. 201 (3). Pubs.rsna.org: 881. doi:10.1148/radiology.201.3.881. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ a b c d "John F. Holt". U-M Medical School. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
- ^ a b c "Dr. John Holt, 81, Radiology Authority". New York Times. August 4, 1996. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
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