Lewis George Allen, M.D

Abstract

In the choice of Lewis George Allen as President, the Radiological Society of North America has been fortunate. During the years of his membership Doctor Allen has demonstrated his willingness to assume responsibility and his ability to work diligently and with originality in the discharge of his duties. His was the task of formulating the plans and executing the details of the first Refresher Series presented by the Radiological Society, an undertaking which those who have had the opportunity of working with him know to have been an exacting one. Born in Lenexa, Kansas, Doctor Allen was graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He served an internship at St. Joseph's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., and at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Canada, the latter being interrupted by his entrance into the United States Army in World War I. Assigned to the Kansas City School of Military Roentgenology, he was with the A. E. F. as a member of Base Hospital 116 and Mobile Hospital No. 9. Following the war, Doctor Allen entered upon the private practice of radiology in Kansas City, Kans. He is radiologist to Bethany Hospital, Providence Hospital, and St. Margaret's Hospital, in that city, and is Professor of Clinical Roentgenology in the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Doctor Allen has not limited his activities to radiology but has taken a lively interest in organized medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, has for many years been active in the affairs of the Kansas Medical Society, and has served as President of the Wyandotte County Medical Society and as President of the Kansas City Southwest Clinical Society. He is an honorary member of the Kansas City Academy of Medicine and active in various committees of the Medical School. His interest in radiology has made him an energetic participant in local and national radiologic organizations. He was a member of the first class certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is a Chancellor of the American College of Radiology and Chairman of its Commission on Public Relations. He is Past-President of the Kansas Radiological Society and a member of the American Roentgen Ray Society. Civic affairs have claimed Doctor Allen's attention to the end that he is now Chief of Emergency Medical Service under the Civilian Defense program for Kansas City, Kans., as well as participating in the Kiwanis Club, of which he is a charter member. He is a trustee of Group Hospital Service, Inc., and Surgical Care, Inc. Doctor Allen has contributed numerous articles to the literature of radiology and has taken an active part in the programs of the medical organizations of which he is a member. The demand for relaxation from such a busy routine is satisfied by motion picture photography and the operation of a small farm near Kansas City.