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The famous physician was born on this date. He was born in Le Mars, Iowa.
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After his graduation, Starzl had gone through to the Navy. He got sent to officers training school.
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Thomas Starzl's plans changed when his mom was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1947. He also returned to the College and joined a premedical program, and graduated with a degree in Biology.
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Starzl earned his master's degree in science. He got the degree due to his well-knowing of anatomy.
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In 1958, Thomas had accepted a fellowship thoracic surgery at Northwestern University.
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During this time, Starzl surpasses the Thoracic boards, and had remained on the facility for as long as four years!
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On March 17, 1962, Thomas had performed his first liver transplant on an identical twin! After all his hard work, Thomas Starzl was the first to successfully perform a liver transplant.
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On March 4, 2017, Thomas Starzl passed peacefully of natural causes at the age of 90.
