About June James
June James was a physician.
June James is a Canadian pediatrician and professor at the University of Manitoba. James was the first Black woman admitted to the University of Manitoba College of Medicine. She was president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba from 2002 to 2003
Education James attended the University of Manitoba, earning a bachelor of science (1963), bachelor of science in medicine (1967) and Doctor of Medicine (1967).
James is also an assistant professor at the Max Rady College of Medicine with the University of Manitoba.
Awards and recognition
YWCA Woman of Distinction Award (1981) Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) Order of Manitoba (2004) 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women (2020) Manitoba Women Trailblazer Award (2021)
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Who was June James?
Canadian pediatrician and professor
When was June James born?
June James was born in Trinidad and Tobago.
What was June James's occupation?
June James was a physician.
What nationality was June James?
June James's recorded nationality: Trinidad and Tobago.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: June James (physician)
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