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'''Clive O. Callender''' is a renowned [[transplant surgeon]] and [[professor]] known for his significant contributions to the field of [[transplantation medicine]]. He is particularly recognized for his efforts in addressing the disparities in organ transplantation, especially among [[African American]] communities.

== Early Life and Education ==
Clive O. Callender was born in [[New York City]], [[United States]]. He completed his undergraduate studies at [[Hunter College]], where he earned a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in [[Biology]]. He then pursued his medical education at [[Meharry Medical College]], graduating with a [[Doctor of Medicine]] degree.

== Career ==
Following his graduation, Callender completed his [[residency]] in [[General Surgery]] at [[Freedmen's Hospital]] in [[Washington, D.C.]]. He then underwent further training in [[transplant surgery]] at the [[University of Minnesota]], under the guidance of [[Dr. John Najarian]], a pioneer in the field.

In 1973, Callender joined the faculty of [[Howard University College of Medicine]] as a [[professor]] of surgery. He later established the [[Transplant Center]] at [[Howard University Hospital]], the first of its kind in the Washington, D.C. area.

== Contributions to Transplantation Medicine ==
Callender is best known for his work in addressing the disparities in organ transplantation. He founded the National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP), the first initiative aimed at increasing organ donation rates among minority populations. His efforts have significantly increased the number of African Americans and other minorities on the organ donor registry.

== Awards and Recognition ==
Over the course of his career, Callender has received numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to transplantation medicine. These include the [[National Medical Association]]'s Distinguished Service Award and the [[American Society of Transplant Surgeons]]' Pioneer Award.

== See Also ==
* [[Transplantation Medicine]]
* [[Organ Donation]]
* [[Health Disparities]]

[[Category:Transplant Surgeons]]
[[Category:Medical Professors]]
[[Category:American Surgeons]]
[[Category:African American Doctors]]
[[Category:Howard University Faculty]]

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