Paul Charles Atkins, a professor of medicine in the Perelman School of Medicine, died on September 1, 2024. He was 81.

Born in New York City, Dr. Atkins graduated from Stuyvesant High School in New York City and went on to earn a bachelor of science degree from Syracuse University in 1963, followed by an MD from New York Medical College in 1967. He completed his fellowship in allergy and immunology at Penn in 1972.

From 1972 to 1974 he served in the Army Medical Corps in Tacoma, Washington. Following his military service, Dr. Atkins began his career at Penn, where he was appointed to the faculty in 1974 as an assistant professor and he rose to the rank of professor of medicine. He joined the 25-Year Club in 1999 and retired in 2007.

Dr. Atkins is survived by his wife, Elaine Atkins; his children, Daniel Atkins (Michelle) and Jennifer Armstrong (Robert); his grandchildren, Eve Atkins, Michael Atkins, Lena Armstrong, and Debby Armstrong; and his brothers, Marc Atkins (Mary Lou Stewart) and Carl Atkins (Cindy).

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Delaware Combined Campaign for Justice in Dr. Atkins’ honor online at https://delawareccj.org/.