Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 1979. Executive Director, American College of Surgeons.

"The American College of Surgeons is the most relevant, significant organization serving all surgical specialties. It espouses the life values of surgery and is without question the one organization best suited to serve all surgeons and surgical patients. The College stands for the right things, and I fully believe in its mission.

"The College elevated my personal surgical practice from the micro level, where I was serving a single patient at a time, to a much larger scale that allowed me to practice in a way that had much greater reach. It gave me the opportunity to affect many patients through service and influence beyond my individual practice. The College served to make the world a little smaller for me, and it opened new, wider avenues for professional growth and service.

"The College is the surgeon’s most important source of lifelong learning. A gift to the ACS Foundation presents a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in our profession and to elevate one’s practice beyond borders. The Foundation will listen and will use your financial contributions to carry forward your personal and professional direction, whether it be for scholarships, research activities, or surgical patient safety."

Dr. Russell 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.