Becoming a Doctor

  • Robert entered Syracuse University and studied Architecture

    Robert entered Syracuse University and studied Architecture
  • Robert's father developed an aortix aneurysm

    Robert's father developed an aortix aneurysm
  • Robert changed his major to zoology

  • Robert graduated from Syracuse University

    Robert graduated from Syracuse University
  • Many medical schools rejected him

    Many medical schools rejected him
  • Robert moved to Italy to study at the University of Bologna

    Robert moved to Italy to study at the University of Bologna
  • Robert married Elain Levin

  • Robert abandoned The University of Bologna and returned to New York

  • He enrolled in New York University to study Biomechanics

    He enrolled in New York University to study Biomechanics
  • Robert earns a Master of Arts degree

  • Robert starts working at Ethicon, Inc

    Medical supply house
  • Dr. Kolff contacts Robert and offers him a job

  • Robert was hired as a Lab assistant at The University of Utah

  • Robert starts developing an artificial heart with Dr. Kolff and his team

  • Robert was accepted by the University of Utah's medical school

    Robert was accepted by the University of Utah's medical school
  • He earned the M.D degree at The University of Utah

    He earned the M.D degree at The University of Utah
  • His father, Dr. Eugene Jarvik died

  • Robert became prime associate in Kolff Medical, Inc

  • Jarvik began teaching at the University of Utah School of Medicine as a professor of surgery and bioengineering