Ben Carson
The Amazing Hands that keep on Giving
By
Denise Lewis
English 1101
Ms. Crosson
8 September 2009
Outline
Thesis: Ben Carson has accomplished many triumphs as a skilled surgeon, humanitarian and author.
I. Ben Carson innovational surgeries: A. The intra-uterine procedure in is used to relieve pressure on the brain. B. He was the first to perform this procedure on a hydrocephalic fetal twin C. Today it is known as the Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt or VP Shunt. II. Developed the Craniofacial Center A. At John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD B. He is the Co- Director of the craniofacial center. C. Ben Carson specializes in craniosynostsis. III. Contributions to Society A. The Ben Carson Science Academy located at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. B. Criteria for admission to BCSA C. The purpose of this academy is to enhance the students’ knowledge in science, mathematics, health and communication. D. He is also the author of several books in which he gives inspirational and motivational messages. E. “Gifted Hands” is his memoir and also a movie of his life. F. Other works by Ben Carson are: 1. “Think Big: Unleashing your Potential”, which was his second book to be published. 2. His latest book is titled, “Take Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose and Live with Acceptable Risk”.
Conclusion: Researching the accomplishments of Ben Carson as a surgeon, humanitarian and author have increased my motivation to continue in the medical field and provide exceptional healthcare to all patients.
Biography
Ben Carson born September 18,1951 in Detroit, Michigan. Sonya Carson his mother a single parent raised him along with his older brother Curtis. His childhood was a life of poverty. While in Elementary school he was at the bottom of his class and his classmates often called him names. As a result of the named calling from his
By
Denise Lewis
English 1101
Ms. Crosson
8 September 2009
Outline
Thesis: Ben Carson has accomplished many triumphs as a skilled surgeon, humanitarian and author.
I. Ben Carson innovational surgeries: A. The intra-uterine procedure in is used to relieve pressure on the brain. B. He was the first to perform this procedure on a hydrocephalic fetal twin C. Today it is known as the Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt or VP Shunt. II. Developed the Craniofacial Center A. At John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD B. He is the Co- Director of the craniofacial center. C. Ben Carson specializes in craniosynostsis. III. Contributions to Society A. The Ben Carson Science Academy located at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. B. Criteria for admission to BCSA C. The purpose of this academy is to enhance the students’ knowledge in science, mathematics, health and communication. D. He is also the author of several books in which he gives inspirational and motivational messages. E. “Gifted Hands” is his memoir and also a movie of his life. F. Other works by Ben Carson are: 1. “Think Big: Unleashing your Potential”, which was his second book to be published. 2. His latest book is titled, “Take Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose and Live with Acceptable Risk”.
Conclusion: Researching the accomplishments of Ben Carson as a surgeon, humanitarian and author have increased my motivation to continue in the medical field and provide exceptional healthcare to all patients.
Biography
Ben Carson born September 18,1951 in Detroit, Michigan. Sonya Carson his mother a single parent raised him along with his older brother Curtis. His childhood was a life of poverty. While in Elementary school he was at the bottom of his class and his classmates often called him names. As a result of the named calling from his
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