Honors and Recognition
Dr. Mitchell's eminence in science and letters was recognized by honorary degrees conferred upon him by several universities at home and abroad and by membership, honorary or active, in many American and foreign learned societies. In 1887 he was president of the Association of American Physicians and in 1908–09 president of the American Neurological Association. New International Encyclopedia
The American Academy of Neurology award for young researchers is named for Dr. Mitchell.
The Speckled Rattlesnake Crotalus mitchellii was named after Dr. Mitchell.
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