Michael Copass Explained

Michael Copass
Birth Date:30 March 1938
Birth Place:Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Death Place:Gig Harbor, Washington, U.S.
Spouse:Lucy Copass
Children:3

Michael Copass (March 30, 1938 - July 26, 2024) was an American physician and pioneer in emergency medicine. He had been the director of Harborview Medical Center's paramedic training program and he also served as the Seattle Fire Department Medical Director.[1] [2] [3]

Education

Copass studied at Queen Anne High School. He completed his bachelor's degree from Stanford University and got his master's degree from Northwestern University in 1964.[1]

Career

The Seattle Times described him in a 2000 profile as a "juggernaut in a sweater vest, a man likened to a mix of Albert Schweitzer and Gen. George Patton, with four pagers and a radio strapped to his belt."[4]

He was among the two winners of the Washington Medal of Merit in 1995.

Personal life

He met his future wife, Lucy Ames, while studying at Stanford. They had three children: Cloantha and Michael III, and the youngest one was Catharine.[1]

Death

Copass died in a skilled nursing facility located in Gig Harbor on July 26, 2024.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Dr. Michael Copass, pioneer in emergency medicine, dies at 86. Elise. Takahama. seattletimes.com. The Seattle Times. 15 August 2024. 16 August 2024.
  2. Web site: In memoriam: Michael Copass. uw.edu. University of Washington. 29 July 2024. 16 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Emergency medicine leader, Dr. Michael K. Copass, passes away. Kimon. Schmanke. seattle.gov. Seattle Fire Department. 27 July 2024. 16 August 2024.
  4. Web site: The doctor with the iron hand. Chris. Solomon. Susan. Kelleher. seattletimes.com. The Seattle Times. 7 March 2000. 16 August 2024.