Becoming a Doctor By jesusalcc12 1964 Robert entered Syracuse University and studied Architecture 1965 Robert's father developed an aortix aneurysm 1965 Robert changed his major to zoology 1968 Robert graduated from Syracuse University 1968 Many medical schools rejected him 1968 Robert moved to Italy to study at the University of Bologna Oct 5, 1968 Robert married Elain Levin 1970 Robert abandoned The University of Bologna and returned to New York 1970 He enrolled in New York University to study Biomechanics 1971 Robert earns a Master of Arts degree 1971 Robert starts working at Ethicon, Inc Medical supply house 1971 Dr. Kolff contacts Robert and offers him a job 1971 Robert was hired as a Lab assistant at The University of Utah 1971 Robert starts developing an artificial heart with Dr. Kolff and his team 1972 Robert was accepted by the University of Utah's medical school 1976 He earned the M.D degree at The University of Utah 1976 His father, Dr. Eugene Jarvik died 1976 Robert became prime associate in Kolff Medical, Inc 1979 Jarvik began teaching at the University of Utah School of Medicine as a professor of surgery and bioengineering
