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of the University, and Co-ordinator of Clinical Studies for the period 1977-1979 – the actual obstetrics and gynaecology teaching was done by Prof. E.S. Grech. Appointed University Rector in 1982.125 Zammit, Oscar Born: Valletta, 07/12/1911; died: 06/05/1963. Qualified MSc (Biology) [Liverpool, 1936]; MD [Malta, 1940]; FRCOG [U.K.]. Career: appointed Professor of Midwifery and Gynaecology (1954-63) – joined the Government Health Service being appointed senior accoucher and gynaecologist in 1954. Published a number of papers including: The Manchester Operation [The Chest-piece, 1952, 1(7):p.21-26]; Common pitfalls in obstetric practice [The Chest-piece, 1953, 1(8):p.5-9].126
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