Frank T. Padberg, MD, FACS

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 1954. Neurological surgeon. Director of ACS Fellowship and Graduate Education Departments. Distinguished Service Awardee 1988.

"When I was in surgical practice, I participated in the educational activities of the College; later I served the College on staff administering the Fellowship Department and Graduate Education Programs. I determined then that a personal, designated financial contribution from me to the ACS would help to continue the activities of the College that I found so important and enjoyable.

"The College Fellowship encompasses all the surgical specialties and provides broad educational, ethical, social, and political projects and events that are available to the medical community. I believe that personal gifts are more important than ever to help the College to continue its active involvement in promoting and continuing these projects - each of which is directed at improving the care of the surgical patient.

"The ACS provided me with a broad 'second career' that was demanding, most enjoyable, and, I believe, productive and contributory to the field of surgery after a long active surgical practice. It is a pleasure for me to 'give back.'"

Dr. Padberg 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.