Professional role
member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff[1]
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David Dines, M.D., considered a medical career after serving in the Marine Corps.
He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
His father-in-law-to-be — a physician — convinced him that medicine was the way to accomplish that goal.
His two best friends died during their service and, because he made it through without a scratch, Dr. Dines felt compelled to give back.
member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff[1]
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Biographical context: David Dines, M.D., considered a medical career after serving in the Marine Corps.
David Dines, M.D., considered a medical career after serving in the Marine Corps. He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. His two best friends died during their service and, because he made it through without a scratch, Dr. Dines felt compelled to give back. His father-in-law-to-be — a physician — convinced him that medicine was the way to accomplish that goal. Dr. Dines is now a member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff,
Biographical context: He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
Biographical context: His father-in-law-to-be — a physician — convinced him that medicine was the way to accomplish that goal.
David Dines, M.D., considered a medical career after serving in the Marine Corps. He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. His two best friends died during their service and, because he made it through without a scratch, Dr. Dines felt compelled to give back. His father-in-law-to-be — a physician — convinced him that medicine was the way to accomplish that goal. Dr. Dines is now a member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff,
Biographical context: His two best friends died during their service and, because he made it through without a scratch, Dr. Dines felt compelled to give back.
David Dines, M.D., considered a medical career after serving in the Marine Corps. He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. His two best friends died during their service and, because he made it through without a scratch, Dr. Dines felt compelled to give back. His father-in-law-to-be — a physician — convinced him that medicine was the way to accomplish that goal. Dr. Dines is now a member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff,
Degree: M.D.
David Dines, M.D., considered a medical career after serving in the Marine Corps. He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. His two best friends died during their service and, because he made it through without a scratch, Dr. Dines felt compelled to give back. His father-in-law-to-be — a physician — convinced him that medicine was the way to accomplish that goal. Dr. Dines is now a member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff,
Identity: David Dines, M.D.
David Dines, M.D., considered a medical career after serving in the Marine Corps. He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. His two best friends died during their service and, because he made it through without a scratch, Dr. Dines felt compelled to give back. His father-in-law-to-be — a physician — convinced him that medicine was the way to accomplish that goal. Dr. Dines is now a member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff,
Professional role: member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff
Dr. Dines is now a member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff,
David Dines, M.D., considered a medical career after serving in the Marine Corps. He enlisted at 17 and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II. His two best friends died during their service and, because he made it through without a scratch, Dr. Dines felt compelled to give back. His father-in-law-to-be — a physician — convinced him that medicine was the way to accomplish that goal. Dr. Dines is now a member of the Mayo Clinic emeritus staff,