Career Timeline of Conrad Murray: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 3, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Conrad Murray made an impact.

Conrad Murray, a Grenadian-born American former physician, gained notoriety as Michael Jackson's personal doctor. In 2011, he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's 2009 death. The conviction stemmed from Murray administering propofol, a surgical anesthetic, to Jackson as a sleep aid, leading to an overdose. Murray served less than two years of his four-year prison sentence. He later released a memoir titled 'This Is It!' in 2016.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1990: Private Practice Opening

In 1990, Conrad Murray opened a private practice in Las Vegas.

2006: Acres Homes Heart and Vascular Institute Founded

In 2006, Conrad Murray founded the Acres Homes Heart and Vascular Institute in Houston.

July 2009: Hired as Jackson's Personal Physician

In July 2009, Michael Jackson hired Conrad Murray to be his exclusive personal physician prior to his "This Is It" concert residency.

2009: Personal Physician to Michael Jackson

In 2009, Conrad Murray was the personal doctor of Michael Jackson on the day of the singer's death.

February 2011: Formal Charge of Involuntary Manslaughter

In February 2011, Conrad Murray was formally charged with involuntary manslaughter.

September 27, 2011: Involuntary Manslaughter Trial Begins

On September 27, 2011, Conrad Murray's trial for involuntary manslaughter began in Los Angeles.

November 7, 2011: Conviction of Involuntary Manslaughter

On November 7, 2011, Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. His bail was revoked and he was remanded to custody pending his sentencing date.

2011: Conviction of Involuntary Manslaughter

In 2011, Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.

October 28, 2013: Release on Parole

After serving two years, Conrad Murray was released on parole on October 28, 2013.

2013: Release from Prison and License Reinstatement Attempt

Following his release from prison in 2013 for involuntary manslaughter, Conrad Murray's legal team filed petitions in Texas to have his medical license reinstated after it was revoked earlier that year.

2016: Release of Memoir "This Is It!"

In 2016, Conrad Murray released a memoir, "This Is It!", which detailed his experience as Michael Jackson's physician and his claim of having treated Mother Teresa.

2016: Publication of Memoir

In 2016, Conrad Murray released his memoir titled "This Is It!".

2016: Report of Visiting Patients in Florida

In 2016, Inside Edition reported that Conrad Murray was "still visiting patients" in Florida, although Murray claimed he does not charge and is only "providing consultation" without prescribing medication.

2022: Retention of Medical License

In 2022, it was reported that Conrad Murray is allowed to retain his medical license after a recent review by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners.