Cazort, Ralph J. (Ralph Jerry), 1919-

Dean of the School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College. Born 6 Feb. 1919, Waterloo, Iowa; Doctor of Medicine, Meharry Medical College (1947); M.S. in pharmacology, Univ. of Illinois (1950); B.S. in biology and chemistry, West Virginia State College 1943; Professor of pharmacology (1950-1957), Professor and Chair (1959-1967), Dean of the School of Medicine (1967-current); Vice-President of Medical Affairs (1978), Meharry Medical College; Visiting Professor of pharmacology, Univ. of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia (1955-1957) and Chiengmai Medical College, Chiengmai, Thailand (1964-1966); member, Executive Council, Association of American Medical Colleges (1969-1975); member, Administrative Board, Council of Deans (1969-1975), and chair, Southern Region Council of Medical School Deans (1971-1972), Association of American Medical Colleges.

Physician, researcher, dean.

Cazort was Dean of the School of Medicine from 1967 to 1983. At the same time he was Vice President of Medical Affairs. After his resignation his papers were sent to Meharry Archives. Cazort's specialties were Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacology, Drug Therapy and Testing and Health Care Delivery.

Physsician, researcher, dean.

Cazort was Dean of School of Medicine 1967-1983. At the same time Vice President of Medical Affairs. At his resignation, his papers were sent to Meharry Archives. His specialties were Cardiovascular and Renal Pharmacology, Drug Therapy and Testing, and Health Care Delivery, Held positions with V.A., Chiengmai Medical College and Illinois Medical College.