astronomy

Kermit E. Krantz

Kermit E. Krantz is a astronomy topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Kermit E. Krantz rather than just read about it. In short: Kermit Edward Krantz (June 4, 1923 – July 30, 2007) was a surgeon, inventor and faculty member at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He is most known as the co-developer of the Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK), a medical procedure for stress urinary incontinence which he performed over 5000 times.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Kermit Edward Krantz (June 4, 1923 – July 30, 2007) was a surgeon, inventor and faculty member at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He is most known as the co-developer of the Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz (MMK), a medical procedure for stress urinary incontinence which he performed over 5000 times. He served as Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He was largely credited with desegregating the maternity ward of that hospital in the 1960s.

Personal life Krantz, an identical twin and the youngest of eight children, was born June 4, 1923, in Oak Park, Illinois. He worked his way through school college and medical school performing research, curating a museum for Northwestern University anatomy professor Leslie Arey, and selling newspapers, as he had lost both of his parents by the age of 13. He was married to Doris Cole (1920–2014) for 62 years. Krantz died on July 30, 2007, in Kansas City, Kansas, from the complications of a stroke.

Academics and work history Dr. Krantz graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science (1945), a Master of Science in Anatomy (1947), and a Medical Doctorate (1948) He served his residency at both the Cornell Medical College (NYC) at New York Lying-In Hospital (now New York-Presbyterian Hospital) and at the University of Vermont Held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Vermont Held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas Held the position of (Full) Professor of Anatomy and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology He served as Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kansas for 31 years 1990 he was honored as the first University Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine Associate to the Executive Vice-Chancellor for Facilities Development Dean for Clinical Affairs (Chief of Staff) at KUMC (1972–1974) Over 75 books, journals or book contributions were credited to Dr. Krantz, along with nine medical educational/instructional movies

Awards, honors, and service Endowed Chair at the University of Kansas; Kermit E. Krantz Professor and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Markel Scholar in Medical Science (1957) Bowens-Brooks Fellow – New York Academy of Medicine Literary (honorary) Doctorate from William Woods University Foundation Prize, 1950, American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Won the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' "Robert A. Ross Award" 12 times (from 1972–1983, more than any other) for his work with the Navy The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists award the "Kermit E Krantz Award" for service in the Armed Forces' Air Force Section, in honor of Dr. Krantz since 1983. In 1985, he received the Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award, one of the highest civilian awards the US Army/Pentagon can bestow. Won the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' "Col. Edward Zimmermann Award" in 1981 for his work with the Army University of Kansas Honorary Medical Alumnus Award, 1994 Listed on the Hall of Fame at Oak Park and River Forest High School Executive Committee of the National Association of Planned Parenthood Physicians President of the Society of Medical Consultants of the Armed Forces Chief civilian consultant to the Surgeon General Chairman for the Committee on Gynecological Practice/American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics/Wyeth Career Achievement Award (1988) Examiner for the American Board of Gynecologists Scientific Advisory Board for the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (1984–1992) In 2004, Northwestern University honored Dr. Krantz by dedicating the Arey/Krantz Museum of Anatomy at the Feinberg School of Medicine. 32nd Degree Mason President of the International Family Planning Research Associates

Innovations Beyond the MMK, Krantz held four patents, including:

Expansible tampon Surgical closure device and method Surgical stent

References

Sources

University of Kansas Medical Center & KU School of Medicine Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine Annual report US Patent and Trademark Office Archived 2017-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Kansas City Star Obituaries Page American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Illustrations

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Kermit E. Krantz

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Kermit E. Krantz claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In astronomy, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Kermit E. Krantz before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Kermit E. Krantz ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Kermit E. Krantz

In research: Kermit E. Krantz appears in astronomy research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Kermit E. Krantz in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Kermit E. Krantz is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 1923 births, 2007 deaths, American gynecologists, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Kermit E. Krantz outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study Kermit E. Krantz in 20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kermit E. Krantz in simple terms?

Why does Kermit E. Krantz matter?

Because it connects several astronomy ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Kermit E. Krantz?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

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