Jay P. Sanford
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Jay Philip Sanford was born in Madison, Wisconsin
on May 27, 1928, and he died on October 23, 1996, at the age of 68 of lymphoma
. He was a Chair in Tropical Medicine
and Aurthor of the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy. From 1975 until 1990, Jay was dean and then president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
in Bethesda, Maryland. He received numerous lifetime honors, awards, and accolades.
and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School. He trained in Internal Medicine at the Peter Bent Brigham in Boston, Harvard Medical School
and Duke University Medical Center. Jay served two years in military service at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
where he was chief of the Bacteriology Section in the Department of Experimental Surgery. Jay's illustrious career in infectious diseases began in Dallas in 1957, when he joined the faculty of the newly established University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Parkland Hospital. While there he served as chief of the Infectious Diseases Division, director of the Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory, and vice-chairman of the Department of Medicine.
In 1970, following his presentation at Grand Rounds on newer antibiotics, Jay conceived the idea that doctors everywhere needed a practical guide to antibiotic use. He then led his fellows and faculty in a brain storming session on what should be included in this guide. The result was The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy. Over the years Jay and his family published the Guide, which is in its 40th edition and used by physicians worldwide. His expertise in infectious diseases and his leadership skills brought him to the forefront of many national organizations. Jay served as councillor, secretary and then president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
(1966 to 1979.) He also served as chairman of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, chairman of the American Board of Internal Medicine
and chairman of the American Board of Internal Medicine's Subspecialty Committee on Infectious Diseases. In 1968 he was president of the American Federation for Clinical Research.
He also held leadership positions at the National Institutes of Health
, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
, the Food and Drug Administration
, the National Library of Medicine, the National Science Foundation
, the Institute of Medicine, the American College of Physicians
, the Association of American Medical Colleges
and the Society of Medical Consultants to the Armed Forces. He served on many editorial boards, authored or co-authored 166 publications, wrote 18 editorials, book reviews and monographs, and published 23 textbook chapters.
From 1975 until 1990, Jay was dean and then president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
in Bethesda, Maryland. A military medical school had been a dream of his and during his time at the helm, he saw 2000 military doctors graduate.
Jay was in the Army Reserves all his life, and at the time of his death in 1996, he held the rank of colonel. He was assigned to an airborne Special Forces group and as long as his health permitted continued to jump from airplanes. In 1992, the French government awarded Jay the Médaille d'Honneur du Service de Santé des Armées
for his contributions to military medicine in France
. He was the first American to receive this honor.
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
on May 27, 1928, and he died on October 23, 1996, at the age of 68 of lymphoma
Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer in the lymphatic cells of the immune system. Typically, lymphomas present as a solid tumor of lymphoid cells. Treatment might involve chemotherapy and in some cases radiotherapy and/or bone marrow transplantation, and can be curable depending on the histology, type, and stage...
. He was a Chair in Tropical Medicine
Tropical medicine
Tropical medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions....
and Aurthor of the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy. From 1975 until 1990, Jay was dean and then president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is a health science university run by the U.S. federal government. The primary mission of the school is to prepare graduates for service to the U.S. at home and abroad in the medical corps....
in Bethesda, Maryland. He received numerous lifetime honors, awards, and accolades.
Biography
Jay attended the University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
and graduated with honors from the University of Michigan Medical School. He trained in Internal Medicine at the Peter Bent Brigham in Boston, Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Harvard Medical School is the graduate medical school of Harvard University. It is located in the Longwood Medical Area of the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts....
and Duke University Medical Center. Jay served two years in military service at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
This article is about the U.S. Army medical research institute . Otherwise, see Walter Reed .The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is the largest biomedical research facility administered by the U.S. Department of Defense...
where he was chief of the Bacteriology Section in the Department of Experimental Surgery. Jay's illustrious career in infectious diseases began in Dallas in 1957, when he joined the faculty of the newly established University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Parkland Hospital. While there he served as chief of the Infectious Diseases Division, director of the Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory, and vice-chairman of the Department of Medicine.
In 1970, following his presentation at Grand Rounds on newer antibiotics, Jay conceived the idea that doctors everywhere needed a practical guide to antibiotic use. He then led his fellows and faculty in a brain storming session on what should be included in this guide. The result was The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy. Over the years Jay and his family published the Guide, which is in its 40th edition and used by physicians worldwide. His expertise in infectious diseases and his leadership skills brought him to the forefront of many national organizations. Jay served as councillor, secretary and then president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Infectious Diseases Society of America
The Infectious Diseases Society of America is a medical association representing physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. As of 2010, IDSA had approximately 9,000 members...
(1966 to 1979.) He also served as chairman of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, chairman of the American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
The American Board of Internal Medicine is a non-profit, independent physician evaluation organization committed to continuously improving the profession for the public good by certifying physicians who practice internal medicine and its sub-specialties...
and chairman of the American Board of Internal Medicine's Subspecialty Committee on Infectious Diseases. In 1968 he was president of the American Federation for Clinical Research.
He also held leadership positions at the National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health are an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and are the primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and health-related research. Its science and engineering counterpart is the National Science Foundation...
, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services headquartered in Druid Hills, unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, in Greater Atlanta...
, the Food and Drug Administration
Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments...
, the National Library of Medicine, the National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation is a United States government agency that supports fundamental research and education in all the non-medical fields of science and engineering. Its medical counterpart is the National Institutes of Health...
, the Institute of Medicine, the American College of Physicians
American College of Physicians
The American College of Physicians is a national organization of doctors of internal medicine —physicians who specialize in the prevention, detection, and treatment of illnesses in adults. With 130,000 members, ACP is the largest medical-specialty organization and second-largest physician group in...
, the Association of American Medical Colleges
Association of American Medical Colleges
The Association of American Medical Colleges is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC and established in 1876. It administers the Medical College Admission Test...
and the Society of Medical Consultants to the Armed Forces. He served on many editorial boards, authored or co-authored 166 publications, wrote 18 editorials, book reviews and monographs, and published 23 textbook chapters.
From 1975 until 1990, Jay was dean and then president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is a health science university run by the U.S. federal government. The primary mission of the school is to prepare graduates for service to the U.S. at home and abroad in the medical corps....
in Bethesda, Maryland. A military medical school had been a dream of his and during his time at the helm, he saw 2000 military doctors graduate.
Jay was in the Army Reserves all his life, and at the time of his death in 1996, he held the rank of colonel. He was assigned to an airborne Special Forces group and as long as his health permitted continued to jump from airplanes. In 1992, the French government awarded Jay the Médaille d'Honneur du Service de Santé des Armées
Médaille d'honneur du service de santé des armées
The Médaille d'honneur du service de santé des armées is a French military decoration created 30 August 1962. The medal recognizes individuals who have contributed or lent their support to the Health Service of the Armed Forces and were particularly marked by their services or their dedication...
for his contributions to military medicine in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. He was the first American to receive this honor.
Legacy
- The Sanford Auditorium at USUHSUniformed Services University of the Health SciencesThe Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is a health science university run by the U.S. federal government. The primary mission of the school is to prepare graduates for service to the U.S. at home and abroad in the medical corps....
- The Sanford Guide
See also
- The Walter Reed Tropical Medicine CourseWalter Reed Tropical Medicine CourseThe Walter Reed Tropical Medicine Course at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is one of the many Tropical Medicine Training Courses available in the US and worldwide . It is an intensive 5-day course created to familiarize students with tropical diseases they may encounter overseas...
, Dr. Sanford was one of the first recipients of the "Colonel George W. Hunter III Certificate" - Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, Dr. Sanford was a chairman
- American Board of Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineThe American Board of Internal Medicine is a non-profit, independent physician evaluation organization committed to continuously improving the profession for the public good by certifying physicians who practice internal medicine and its sub-specialties...
, Dr. Sanford was a chairman - American Federation for Clinical Research, Dr. Sanford was a president
- Uniformed Services University of the Health SciencesUniformed Services University of the Health SciencesThe Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences is a health science university run by the U.S. federal government. The primary mission of the school is to prepare graduates for service to the U.S. at home and abroad in the medical corps....
, Dr. Sanford was dean and then president