Kenneth N. Beers was an American medical doctor who served as a

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flight surgeon during the Project Gemini and Apollo Program eras. Beers died on September 20, 2017.

Education

Beers did his undergraduate work at

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. In 1956, Dr. Beers graduated from

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. On September 20, 1962, he received his California medical license.

Organizations

Beers was president of the Society of NASA Flight Engineers.

Career

Beers was professor emeritus at the Wright State University medical school.

References

External links

Photo of Beers with astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott during Gemini training.
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