Symposium Chairs
Gloria Richard-Davis, M.D., REI, FACOG
Sandra Torrente, M.D., FACOG

Research Co-Chairs
Maria del Pilar Aguinaga, Ph.D.
Maureen Sanderson, Ph.D., MPH, RD

Dr. W.F. Bernell James

Dr. James was dedicated to building the department and succeeded in his major objective of bringing the program up to the standard of other leading medical centers. In 1952, Dr. James became Professor and Department Chairman, a position he held until his retirement in 1973.  As well, he served as Grand Marshall at Meharry for 22 years.  

Dr. James was the first Meharry graduate to become a Diplomate and was the first physician to represent Meharry at the annual meetings of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. The symposium, named after Dr. James, will highlight topics in general obstetrics and gynecology and specialty services from the perspective of new developments, cost, risks and quality of care for the female patient.

Carr A. Treherne, Sr., M.D.

Dr. Carr A. Treherne, Sr. served with distinction and honor as an educator at Meharry Medical College as an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  From 1947 he served as Director of Student Health Services at Tennessee State University. 

Dr. Treherne received his undergraduate education from Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and earned his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in 1943.  He completed his internship and residency requirements at George W. Hubbard Hospital.  Dr. Treherne was a Rockefeller Foundation Fellow at Cornell University Medical School, and later served as a Major in the Army Medical Corps.

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