Hamilton E. Holmes

Hamilton Holmes
Born(1941-07-08)July 8, 1941
DiedOctober 26, 1995(1995-10-26) (aged 54)
EducationMorehouse College
University of Georgia (BS)
Emory University (MD)
Known formedical doctor, professor, associate dean, medical director of Grady Memorial Hospital
Scientific career
FieldsOrthopedics
InstitutionsEmory University School of Medicine
Hamilton E. Holmes
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1969-72
Rank Major
UnitArmy Rangers

Hamilton E. Holmes (8 July, 1941 – 26 October, 1995) was an American orthopedic physician. He and Charlayne Hunter-Gault were the first two African-American students admitted to the University of Georgia. Additionally, Holmes was the first African-American student to attend the Emory University School of Medicine, where he earned his M.D. degree in 1967, later becoming a professor of orthopedics and associate dean at the school.