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. 2021 Sep;185(9):2650-2652.
doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62388. Epub 2021 Jun 15.

Never quit on hills: John M. Graham, Jr. MD, ScD, as mentor

Deepika D Burkardt  1
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Never quit on hills: John M. Graham, Jr. MD, ScD, as mentor

Deepika D Burkardt. Am J Med Genet A. 2021 Sep.

Abstract

John M. Graham, Jr. MD, ScD, pediatrician, Clinical Geneticist and Dysmorphologist, fellow of David Weyhe Smith, one of the founding members of the American College of Medical Genetics, father, grandfather, and perpetually optimistic Dodgers fan, has launched many careers. Through his long and productive career, he has demonstrated and fostered the values of kindness, respect, inclusivity, and resilience. His teaching, mentorship, and collaborative efforts have contributed to the very fabric of the field of Medical Genetics and the congenial zeitgeist of Dysmorphology. In this age of pandemonium, it is perhaps appropriate to reflect on the intentional (and sometimes unintentional) lessons of John M. Graham, Jr MD, ScD, and his contribution as a physician, teacher, mentor, and successful collaborator across traditional barriers.

Keywords: Festschrift; collaboration; diversity; inclusivity; mentorship.

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