Frank Marsh (nephrologist)
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Frank Marsh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 April 1936 |
| Died | 16 January 2011 (aged 74) |
| Education | Leeds Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Gonville and Caius College |
| Occupation | Nephrologist |
Dr Francis Patrick Marsh FRCP (1936–2011), known as Frank, was a British nephrologist and academic administrator.
Marsh was born in Birmingham, England, on 5 April 1936, to Violet and Horatio Septimus Marsh, the latter an office manager.[1] While he was still a child, his family moved to Leeds, and he was educated at Leeds Grammar School.[1] During this time, he was lead violinist with the National Youth Orchestra.[1]
He studied natural sciences at Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge, graduating in 1957.[2] He qualified in medicine and surgery in 1960.[2] He subsequently worked in hospitals in London, Kent and Canterbury, and at the Royal Free Hospital.[2]
In 1971, he obtained a post as consultant physician, nephrologist and senior lecturer in medicine at London Hospital Medical College,[2][3] rising to be dean of medical studies and a member of the council of governors there from 1990 to 1995).[2] He was also chair of the board of the American University of the Caribbean from 2007 until 2010.[1][2]
He also served as chair of the North East Thames regional medical advisory committee from 1986 to 1990); a member of the joint formulary committee of the British National Formulary from 1986 to 2008; a member of the executive committee of the Renal Association.[2]
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP) in 1976.[1]
He died on 16 January 2011.[1]
