Barbara Ross-Lee | |
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| Born | June 1, 1942 |
| Alma mater | Wayne State University Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, Academic |
| Employer(s) | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine Minnesota College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Known for | First female dean of a US medical school |
| Spouses | James Lee
(m. 1964; div. 1970)Edmond Beverly (m. 1976) |
| Children | 5 |
| Family | Diana Ross (sister) Rhonda Ross Kendrick (niece) Tracee Ellis Ross (niece) Evan Ross (nephew) |
Barbara Ross-Lee, D.O. (born June 1, 1942) is an American physician, academic, and the first African-American woman to serve as dean of a U.S. medical school; she is also known as the sister of Diana Ross along with being the aunt of actress Tracee Ellis Ross, and singer-songwriters Rhonda Ross Kendrick and Evan Ross.[1][2][3] She majored in biology and chemistry at Wayne State University, graduating in 1965.[4] Then, in 1969, she entered Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine. Ross-Lee then went on to open her own private family practice, teach as a professor, and hold other positions within the medical community. In 1993, she was elected as the first woman dean of a medical school, at Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has earned several awards and honors for her work and accomplishments.[5][6]
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