He was the dean of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and he advised five U.S. presidents on psychology-related matters.
[2] He served in World War II and commanded the USS Tweedy (DE-532).
[3] The school awarded him a University Medal in 1986 and an honorary Doctor of Science in 1989.
[4] In the 1950s, Conger wrote a textbook titled Child Development and Personality.
[2] The University of Colorado School of Medicine sponsors the John J. Conger, PhD Lectureship in Child Mental Health Policy Endowment.