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Science & Technology
Dr. Ben Carson:
Neurosurgeon
Dr. Ben Carson captured worldwide media attention in 1987 for the successful separation of conjoined twins who shared a portion of the same brain. Since then, Carson's work in pediatric medicine contributed to the development of new technologies and made him one of the most notable African-American neurosurgeons in the United States. In addition to his medical career, he has also devoted himself to giving back to the community by encouraging strong morals and education.
FULL NAME
Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr.
BORN
September 18, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in psychology from Yale University, 1973; medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine, 1977; an internship in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, 1977; and a residency in neurological surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1978-1982.
CAREER
Carson has been director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland, since 1984. He is also a professor of neurosurgery, plastic surgery, oncology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as well as the co-director of the Johns Hopkins Craniofacial Center. His work focuses on traumatic brain injuries; brain and spinal cord tumors; achondroplasia, a genetic disorder resulting in a form of dwarfism; neurological and congenital disorders; craniosynostosis, a congenital anomaly characterized by the premature closure of one or more of the sutures of an infant's head; epilepsy; and trigeminal neuralgia. He also has written three books, "Gifted Hands," "Think Big" and "The Big Picture."
AWARDS
Living Legend Award, Library of Congress Bicentennial (2000); Public Service Award, American Institute for Public Service (2000); Tree of Life Award Recipient, Jewish National Fund (1998); Yale Alumni Fellow, Board of Trustees, Yale Corp., Yale University (1997); Essence Award (1994); Horatio Alger Award, Horatio Alger Society of Distinguished Americans (1994); and numerous honorary doctoral degrees.
PERSONAL
Carson is married to Candy and has three children, Murray, Benjamin Jr. and Rhoeyce.
WEBSITE
http://www.drbencarson.com/
