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Carolyn Barley Britton

1944–

United States

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Carolyn Barley Britton (born 13 September 1944) is an African-American medical doctor known for her national health care advocacy and work in neurological complications of HIV and infectious diseases. She is a full professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She was the 9th female president and the 1st neurologist president of the National Medical Association.

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