Harry W. McFadden, Jr., MD

1985

Harry W. McFadden, Jr., MD, spent his 35-year career influencing medical education and health care at UNMC. Dr. McFadden started his career in medicine at UNMC when he enrolled as a student in 1941. He received a residency in pathology in 1944, only to pause his education for active service in World War II. After returning from service and finishing his residency, Dr. McFadden was appointed as an instructor and fellow in pathology and bacteriology at UNMC in 1949. By 1955 he was appointed a member of the graduate faculty.

From 1955–1972, Dr. McFadden was involved in significant research initiatives in the areas of microbiology and bacteriology, including assistance with the research that enabled the sale of frozen poultry in stores by eliminating surface bacteria with a chlorine and water solution. Dr. McFadden also served as interim chancellor of UNMC twice, as the interim associate dean for graduate studies for more than seven years, and as chair of the department of medical microbiology from 1956–1986.

Although Dr. McFadden retired in 1986, he continued to maintain a strong relationship with UNMC and supported many of its initiatives. In 2006, Dr. McFadden was named one of the five Legends of UNMC. After decades of dedicated service, Dr. McFadden passed away in 2011.

From the McGoogan Health Sciences Library Special Collections and Archives