Dan Murphy

Doctor Daniel John Murphy was born in Alton, Iowa in 1944 and received his M.D. from the University of Iowa. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine as well as the Sergio de Melo Award for his work in Timor-Leste. In 2009, he was presented the Medal of Merit, the country's highest honor, by former President José Ramos-Horta. His story was featured on Sports Illustrated: http://www.si.com/college-basketball/2015/12/23/uni-panthers-team-doctor-dan-murphy-east-timor