Dr. Garber was born in Homestead, Pa., and received his medical degree in 1937 from Jefferson Medical College, interned at the Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, and took his residency at Trenton State Hospital from 1938-42. He served during World War II in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-45 then returned to Trenton State Hospital as Clinical Director and Acting Superintendent. Dr. Garber was active in several psychiatric organizations.
Dr. Garber helped organize the APA Assembly of District Branches and was the Speaker of Assembly from 1963-1964. Dr. Garber was elected Secretary of the American Psychiatric Association from 1965-69 and served as President from 1970-71.
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