Ben Carson American neurosurgeon and writer Date of Birth: 18.09.1951 Country: USA

Biography of Ben Carson

Ben Carson was born on September 18, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, USA. His parents divorced when he was eight years old. Despite struggling academically in elementary school and having a mother who couldn't read, he was encouraged to think independently and strive for his goals. His mother believed that God had a great purpose for everyone and that with effort, they could achieve anything. In high school, Carson developed a dream of becoming a doctor, which motivated him to work hard and read extensively.

Carson attended Yale University, where he studied psychology, and later graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School. On July 1, 1977, he dedicated himself to working at the Children's Center of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. In this prestigious university clinic, Carson achieved significant success in medicine early in his career. In 1987, under Carson's leadership, a team of 70 surgeons successfully performed the world's first operation to separate conjoined twins joined at the back of the head - Patrick and Benjamin Binder. The operation lasted 22 hours. In 1997, he also performed the operation to separate Siamese twins Joseph and Luka Banda from Zambia.

In June 2002, Carson was diagnosed with cancer, which was detected early. In 2008, President George Bush awarded Carson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States. In March 2013, he officially retired from his career as a neurosurgeon after 36 years of service.

Carson is a member of the Republican Party in the United States. He is known for his opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage. He advocates for a healthy lifestyle and the revival of Judeo-Christian values in America. Carson announced his intention to run for the presidency in 2016. Polls conducted in several states showed that Carson was a popular candidate among Republicans. However, on March 2, 2016, he announced the suspension of his campaign due to lack of political progress in light of the results of Super Tuesday, and he urged voters to support his opponent, Donald Trump.

Carson has been married to his wife, Candy Rustin, since 1975. They met while studying at Yale University in 1971. They have three sons together: Ben Jr., Rhoys, and Murray. Carson and his family practice Adventism.