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Robert A. Chase
Born
Robert Arthur Chase

(1923-01-06)January 6, 1923
Keene, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedSeptember 9, 2024(2024-09-09) (aged 101)
EducationMD
Alma materUniversity of New Hampshire
OccupationSurgeon

Robert Arthur Chase (January 6, 1923 – September 9, 2024) was an American surgeon, researcher and educator.

Early life and education

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Robert A. Chase was born in Keene, New Hampshire on January 6, 1923.[1] He obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of New Hampshire in 1945. Due to war-time acceleration, he was able to earn an M.D. from Yale University in 1947.

Early career

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After military service in the U.S. Army during World War II,[2] residency training in surgery at Yale University, and specialized training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Chase joined the faculty at Yale University to establish Yale's first plastic surgery section. In 1963, he was appointed as Professor and Chairman of Surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine and was named the first Emile Holman Professor of Surgery. Upon his appointment, Chase contributed to the creation and establishment of an integrated general and plastic surgery program at Stanford.[3] This program later resulted in the establishment of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Division at Stanford University.

Later life and legacy

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In 1973, Robert A. Chase assumed an additional role as Acting Chairman of the Department of Anatomy at Stanford University. From 1974 to 1977, he served as President and Director of the National Board of Medical Examiners in Philadelphia.

In 1977, Chase returned to Stanford University to resume his work in surgery, taking on the role of Chief of the Division of Human Anatomy, a position he held until 1992. In 1988, he was named Professor of Surgery, Emeritus, and continued teaching human anatomy.

Chase received numerous accolades, including the Francis Gilman Blake Award from Yale University and eight teaching awards from Stanford University. His lifetime achievements earned him prestigious honors such as the University of New Hampshire Pettee Award, the Stanford University School of Medicine Albion Walter Hewlett Award, the California Medical Association’s Golden Apple Award, and the Yale University Francis Gilman Blake Award.[4] His scholarly contributions include 115 papers and 35 books, among which is the Atlas of Hand Surgery.[5][6]

The Robert A. Chase Library and Museum was named in his honor, preserving key historical events in the history of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.[7]

Personal life and death

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Chase married his wife, Ann, and they had three children, nine grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. His wife, Ann, died in November 2013.

Robert A. Chase died on September 9, 2024, at the age of 101.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Who's Who in Healthcare (1981), pg. 79
  2. ^ The Rattle of Theta Chi. Theta Chi Fraternity Inc. 1964.
  3. ^ Bhadkamkar, Mohin A.; Luu, Bryan C.; Davis, Matthew J.; Reece, Edward M.; Chu, Carrie K.; Buchanan, Edward P.; Winocour, Sebastian (July 17, 2020). "Comparing Independent and Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Models: A Review of the Literature". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open. 8 (7): e2897. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000002897. ISSN 2169-7574. PMC 7413769. PMID 32802640.
  4. ^ "American Association of Clinical Anatomists (AACA) - Robert A. Chase , MD, DSc". clinical-anatomy.org. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Atlas of Hand Surgery, Volume 2 by Robert Arthur Chase: VERY GOOD Hardcover (1984) | Discover Books". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Chase, Robert Arthur (1984). Atlas of Hand Surgery. Saunders. ISBN 978-0-7216-2497-6.
  7. ^ "ABOUT CHASE LIBRARY". ASSH.
  8. ^ Robert A. Chase Legacy
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