Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing - Sonah Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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.,,,. 1 1 , SONAH 27 kJ H. FRANK SLADEN, M. D. Frank J. Sladen was born in the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, N. Y., where his father was a military officer. He received his early schooling at many different schools, since his family Was conf stantly on the move from one army post to another. He received his A.B. at Yale, graduating in 1902. From there he went to johns Hopkins, and in 1906 graduated with an M.D. For seven years he remained at Johns Hopkins as a member of the resident staifg Hrst as an interne, then Assistant Resident Physician, and Hnally Resident Physician. During this time he Was also an instructor and later associate in medicine in the University faculty. In 1909 Dr. Sladen left the University for ayear's research Work in Germany and Austria. Then he returned to Johns Hopkins, Where he remained until 1913, when he came to Detroit to become Physicianfinfchief for the Detroit General Hospital, the fore' runner of the present Henry Ford Hospital. When the Henry Ford Hospital was organized in September, 1915, Dr. Sladen became Physicianfinfchief of this institution, which position he now holds. Dr. Sladen is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha, honorary societies awarded for scholastic standing in academic and medical work. From july 16, 1918, until discharged September 4, 1919, he was a Captain in the medical corps of the U. S. Army. He was chief of the medical service of the U. S. Army base hospital at Camp Sherman, Ohio. In April, 1919, he became a major in the medical corps, which rank he retains in the Reserve Corps. Dr. Sladen states that athletic activities, music, and rare old books are his hobbies. During college years he used to play basketball and baseball, which interest he still keeps up. At Yale he belonged to musical clubs, Where he played the banjo and mandolin. Despite his many activities, he finds time for his music. One of the hobbies nearest his heart is the history of medicine and his great love of old books. Dr. Sladen has been chairman of the Medical section of the Michigan State Medical Society for five years. He is also a member of the Library Committee of the Wayne County Medical Society. L,,,fZX..5ar MF ' Y N- 20 x Cl

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'll - SONAH-27 N. 1 Q JULIET A. Ll'-A GEORGE, R,N., 15.8. Q 19

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