Dr. R. James McKay

R. James McKay, M.D. (Director Emeritus 2006)

Dr. McKay, a retired Pediatrician, was Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Vermont for 33 years and, until recently, remained active in teaching and in medical editing. He is a former President of the medical staff of Fletcher Allen Health Care, and has served on the boards and/or the medical advisory committees of a number of voluntary health organizations in Vermont. He is a former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and remains active in its affairs. Dr. McKay graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Medical School.

Dr. James McKay Receives "Distinguished Service Award"

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Dr. Carolyn Taylor-Olson, President of the Vermont Medical Society, announced that Dr. James McKay, Jr. has been chosen as this year's recipient of the "Distinguished Service Award."
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"Based on his career-long dedication to the field of pediatrics and promoting the health of Vermonters, Dr. McKay has earned this honor," Dr Taylor-Olson said.
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Dr. McKay founded the department of pediatrics at the UVM College of Medicine, and served as chair from 1954-82.He is past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the New England Pediatric Society, the Association of Medical School Pediatric Department Chairmen, and the Medical Staff of the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont.He was also editor of the Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, as well as the journals Pediatrics in Review and Pediatrics.He and his late wife, Liz, have four sons and eleven grandchildren.He resides at Wake Robin in Shelburne, where he met his wife, Martha, and now serves on the health care committee of the board of directors.

The Distinguished Service Award is the highest award that the Medical Society can bestow on one of its members.It is awarded on the basis of meritorious service in the science and art of medicine and for outstanding contributions to the medical profession, its organizations, and the welfare of the public.

The mission of the Vermont Medical Society is to serve the public by facilitating and enhancing physicians' individual and collective commitments, capabilities and efforts to improve the quality of life for the people of Vermont through the provision of accessible and appropriate health care services.

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R. James McKay, M.D. (Emeritus 2000) Dr. McKay, a retired Pediatrician, was Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Vermont for 33 years and, until recently, remained active in teaching and in medical editing.He is a former President of the medical staff of Fletcher Allen Health Care, and has served on the boards and/or the medical advisory committees of a number of voluntary health organizations in Vermont.He is a former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and remains active in its affairs.Dr. McKay graduated from Princeton University and Harvard Medical School.