Mavis Kelsey
- October 7, 1912
- November 12, 2013
- 101 years
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|Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. (October 7, 1912 – November 12, 2013) was an American internist and one of the founders of the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1949, now a large, multi-specialty clinic system located in the metro area of Houston, Texas. Kelsey received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas (now Texas A&M University) in 1932. He attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1936.
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1.What was the birth date of Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr.?
- A.November 12, 1932
- B.October 7, 1949
- C.October 7, 1912correct
- D.November 12, 2013
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. was born on October 7, 1912.
Source: biographical introduction
2.When did Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. pass away?
- A.November 12, 2013correct
- B.October 7, 1912
- C.October 7, 1949
- D.November 12, 1932
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. died on November 12, 2013.
Source: biographical introduction
3.In what year did Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. co-found the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic?
- A.1936
- B.1949correct
- C.1932
- D.2013
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. founded the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1949.
Source: biographical introduction
4.What undergraduate degree did Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. earn?
- A.Master of Science
- B.Bachelor of Sciencecorrect
- C.Bachelor of Medicine
- D.Bachelor of Arts
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1932.
Source: education section
5.Where did Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. attend medical school?
- A.University of Houston
- B.Baylor College of Medicine
- C.Texas A&M University
- D.University of Texas Medical Branchcorrect
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
Source: education section
6.In what year did Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. receive his Doctor of Medicine degree?
- A.1932
- B.1936correct
- C.1912
- D.1949
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1936.
Source: education section
7.Where is the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic located?
- A.Galveston, Texas
- B.Houston, Texascorrect
- C.Austin, Texas
- D.Dallas, Texas
The Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic system located in the metro area of Houston, Texas.
Source: career section
8.What was the professional specialty of Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr.?
- A.Surgeon
- B.Internistcorrect
- C.Pediatrician
- D.Cardiologist
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. was an American internist.
Source: biographical introduction
9.What institution was known as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas during the time Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. attended?
- A.University of Texas
- B.University of Houston
- C.Texas A&M Universitycorrect
- D.Rice University
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. attended the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, now known as Texas A&M University.
Source: education section
10.In what city did Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. complete his medical degree?
- A.College Station
- B.Austin
- C.Galvestoncorrect
- D.Houston
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. received his medical degree in Galveston.
Source: education section
11.When did Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. graduate with his Bachelor of Science?
- A.1936
- B.1949
- C.1932correct
- D.1912
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1932.
Source: education section
12.How is the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic described in the text?
- A.A teaching hospital
- B.A small private practice
- C.A multi-specialty clinic systemcorrect
- D.A single-specialty clinic
The Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is described as a large, multi-specialty clinic system.
Source: career section
13.What was Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr.'s middle name?
- A.Thomas
- B.Parrottcorrect
- C.James
- D.Edward
The full name of the subject is Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Which of the following professional roles did Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. hold?
- A.Architect
- B.Professor
- C.Internistcorrect
- D.Lawyer
Mavis Parrott Kelsey Sr. was an American internist.
Source: biographical introduction
15.What is the status of the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic today?
- A.It is a defunct organization
- B.It is a large multi-specialty clinic systemcorrect
- C.It is a closed private office
- D.It is a government agency
The clinic remains a large, multi-specialty clinic system located in the Houston metro area.
Source: career section
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