The Scope E-Newsletter
From the Dean's Office
Dr. Lisa Duncan Announced as Chair of Pathology
Dr. Rajiv Dhand Named Chair of Medicine
Executive Dean Shares His Vision for Growth
Former Surgery Chair and Pioneer in Open Heart Surgery Dr. Blake Passes Away
Faculty Appreciation
Dr. Boyd, Dr. Daley, Dr. Kim, Dr. Lewis and Dr. McKinney Are Recognized for Excellence
In the Spotlight
Dental Professionals View Live Procedure from Wood Auditorium
Resident Dr. South Participates in International News Interview
Dr. Dougherty Discusses Alzheimer's with the Community
Dr. Lawson Receives Rhoads Research Grant
UTGSM Donates Coats for the Cold
Radiology Residents Pass Exams
Dr. Lands Learns the Patient's Story Through Narrative Medicine
Family Medicine Physicians and Staff Support Awareness Events
Dr. Chun Named Chief of Plastic Surgery
Anesthesiology Faculty Receive Specialized Certifications
Laura Maples Earns CME Certification and Joins Academic CME Society
News
Frontiers Magazine Features Primary Care
Resident Business Course Discusses Recruiting
Continuing Education
Popular Diabetes Conference Returns in March
Tumor Boards Now Certified for Credit
Scholarly Activity
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Former Surgery Chair and Pioneer in Open Heart Surgery Dr. Blake Passes Away
Hu A. Blake, MD, Professor and Chair of Surgery from 1967-1982, passed away following a battle with cancer. Dr. Blake is remembered for establishing one of the most successful open-heart surgery programs at the hospital, performing the first coronary artery bypass graft in 1968. In 1975, 127 open heart cases were performed under his leadership. Dr. Blake also published multiple articles in medical and scientific journals, led numerous conferences, and was a member and officer to multiple professional organizations and societies. Dr. Blake received his cardiac training in the Army, spending 23 years in the Army Medical Corps and retiring in 1967 as a full colonel.
Read more about Dr. Blake's medical career in a 2010 article on knoxnews.com and his obituary.
