LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., MD, FACS

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 1964. Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery at Howard University. Dedicated to the study of cancer. Past-President of the College, the American Cancer Society, and the Society of Surgical Oncology.

"Since I attended my first Clinical Congress as a surgical resident in 1955, I have been impressed by the College's excellent educational programs, which help to ensure high-quality care for our patients. The College has played an integral role in my continuing surgical education.

"I would strongly urge contributions to the College because our profession could have no better advocate for surgeons and their patients. Further, some of the funds go to support scholarships for surgical research.

"The major benefits I have received from the College have been threefold: (1) being informed about the most recent advances and controversies in surgery; (2) having effective representation before Congress regarding major issues confronting surgeons; and (3) deriving special camaraderie and friendship with colleagues around the world."

Dr. Leffall supports the College financially through active membership in the Fellows Leadership Society.

For information about joining the Fellows Leadership Society, please contact the Foundation via telephone at 312/202-5376, via E-Mail at fholzrichter@facs.org, or by visiting the ACS Web site at http://www.facs.org.