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In Memoriam: George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS

(20 December 1934–16 June 2013)

George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS
George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS

A “Celebration of Life” memorial service honoring George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS. took place at the University of North Carolina on October 12, 2013. Dr. Sheldon was a tireless advocate for the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He was elected our 79th President (1998–1999).

He was the Zack D. Owens Distinguished Professor of Surgery and Chairman of the department of surgery, chief of general surgery, and general surgery residency program director at the University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill.

The videos below were shown at his memorial service and have been provided to ACS as a courtesy by the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

Read more online about the life of Dr. Sheldon, a great humanist and icon of American surgery at home and abroad.

Watch the videos from Dr. Sheldon's memorial.

ACS Archives Highlights is a series showcasing the vibrant history of the American College of Surgeons, its members, and the history of surgery. For further information on our featured highlights, search the Archives Catalog or contact the ACS Archivist.

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Warren H. Cole, MD, FACS, 1899-1990
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Warren H. Cole, MD, FACS, 1899-1990

Warren H. Cole is perhaps best known as the 1924 co-developer—with Evarts Graham—of the process used in the diagnosis of gall bladder disease
20 F ST, Washington D.C.
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20 F ST, Washington D.C.

A brief history of ACS advocacy in Washington D.C. and of the building that ACS has called home since 2010.

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Sir James Mackenzie, 1853-1925
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Sir James Mackenzie, 1853-1925

Sir James Mackenzie is best known as a Scottish cardiologist, a pioneer in the study of cardiac arrhythmias and the use of digitalis in its treatment
Visiting Surgeons from Abroad
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Visiting Surgeons from Abroad

A contingent of world-renowned surgeons had attended each Clinical Congress, making the event an international meeting ground for surgeons.
Edward Martin, MD, FACS, 1859-1938
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Edward Martin, MD, FACS, 1859-1938

Known as “the other Dr. Martin,” he was President of the Clinical Congress of Surgeons of North America.
Charles F. Stokes, MD, FACS, 1863-1931
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Charles F. Stokes, MD, FACS, 1863-1931

Dr. Stokes was one of the Founders of the ACS, a member of the first Board of Regents, and Chair of the Committee on a Permanent Home for the College.
The Great Mace
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The Great Mace

The first century of the ACS may be symbolized by the presentation of the Great Mace in 1920 and the place of the Great Mace in the College’s history.
Executive Committee of the General Medical Board, President Woodrow Wilson’s National Advisory Commission
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Executive Committee of the General Medical Board, President Woodrow Wilson’s National Advisory Commission

Dr. Martin served as chair of the General Medical Board of President Wilson’s National Advisory Commission of the Council of National Defense.
President Woodrow Wilson Writes to Franklin Martin, MD, FACS
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President Woodrow Wilson Writes to Franklin Martin, MD, FACS

President Wilson appointed Dr. Martin to Wilson’s civilian advisory committee during WW I as overseeing the civilian role in medicine and surgery.
Owen H. Wangensteen, 1898–1981
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Owen H. Wangensteen, 1898–1981

Dr. Wangensteen established the Surgical Forum at the ACS and developed the “Wangensteen tube.”