Barry Caplan
Dates:
Education: University of Manitoba.
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital; Los Angeles, California; Residency; General Surgery; July 1959 – June 1960.
University of California, Los Angeles, Urology, July 1960 – June 1963.
Speciality: Urology
Contributions to medicine and/or Professional Service:
Teaching fellow in Pathology Sept. 1958-May 1959 University of Manitoba.
University of Manitoba, Lecturer in Surgery, Urology, 1972 – 1985.
University of Manitoba, Assistant Professor in Surgery, Urology, 1985 – 1999.
Manitoba Chapter, American College of Surgeons, President.
Manitoba Chapter, International College of Surgeons, President.
Manitoba Medical Association, Section of Urology, Chairman.
Names of any post-graduates this person trained: Numerous in Winnipeg, 1966 – 1999.
Non-medical contributions to the community: Chairman Remis Lecture Forum, May 2013 – October 2015
Observations, personal reflections, or commentary for this individual: Since Barry’s retirement in December, 1999, he has led a very active life. This has included winters in St. Petersburg, Florida where he pursued his many interests at the Osher program for Life Long Learning at Eckerd College. There he participated in a poetry writing group, painting and attended various classes. He and his wife, Sandra, have travelled widely in Europe, Asia, and spent a winter in Australia and New Zealand visiting family. His interest in music includes attending every symphony in Winnipeg and St. Petersburg, Florida and also operas.
Submitted by Sandra Caplan, relative of Dr. Barry Caplan.