Alexander Macdougall Cooke facts for kids
Alexander Macdougall Cooke (born October 17, 1899 – died January 5, 1999) was a British doctor and a respected academic at the University of Oxford. He dedicated his life to medicine, both by treating patients and by teaching new doctors.
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A Life in Medicine
Early Years and War Service
Alexander Cooke was born on October 17, 1899. He went to school at Merchant Taylors' School. During the First World War, from 1917 to 1918, he served in the military. He was part of the Royal Fusiliers, the Royal Flying Corps, and the Royal Air Force.
Education and Training
After his military service, Cooke went to Jesus College, Oxford. He earned a top degree in Natural Science in 1920. He then studied medicine at St Thomas's Hospital Medical School in London. In 1923, he became a Bachelor of Medicine.
A Career at Oxford
After finishing his medical training, Dr. Cooke worked at St Thomas' Hospital. In 1932, he returned to Oxford. He became a consultant physician at the Radcliffe Infirmary. He worked there until he retired in 1966. After retiring, he was made an honorary consultant.
Dr. Cooke also held important teaching roles at the University of Oxford. From 1933 to 1947, he was the May Reader of Medicine. From 1939 to 1949, he was the Director of Clinical Studies for the university's medical school. In 1942, he became a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford. When he retired, he became an Emeritus Fellow there.
Contributions and Writings
Dr. Cooke gave lectures to the Royal College of Physicians. He also held many different positions within this important medical group. He was involved with other medical organizations too. He wrote several books, including a History of the Royal College of Physicians of London Volume III (1972). He also wrote My Seventy Five Years of Medicine (1994). He published many papers about medical history and medicine. Alexander Cooke passed away on January 5, 1999.
