Clive O. Callender
Clive O. Callender (pronunciation: Kl-eye-v O. Ka-len-der) is a renowned transplant surgeon and professor known for his significant contributions to the field of organ transplantation.
Etymology
The name "Clive" is of English origin and means "cliff" or "slope". The middle initial "O." stands for "Orville". The surname "Callender" is of Scottish origin and means "clerk" or "scribe".
Career
Clive O. Callender is best known for his work in the field of organ transplantation. He is a professor of surgery at the Howard University College of Medicine, where he has been instrumental in advancing the field of organ transplantation.
In addition to his work as a surgeon and professor, Callender is also the founder of the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP), an organization dedicated to increasing the number of ethnic minority organ donors in the United States.
Related Terms
- Transplant Surgeon: A medical professional who performs organ transplants.
- Organ Transplantation: A surgical operation where a failing or damaged organ in the human body is removed and replaced with a new one.
- Howard University College of Medicine: A prestigious medical school located in Washington, D.C.
- National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP): A program founded by Clive O. Callender to increase the number of ethnic minority organ donors.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clive O. Callender
- Wikipedia's article - Clive O. Callender
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