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LaSalle D. Leffall Jr., M.D. The Man and the Mission
1Howard University College of Medicine, USA; Howard University Hospital, USA.
Insights
This event honored Dr. Leffall for his significant contributions to surgery, including cancer research and patient care. His mentorship and dedication were highlighted as inspirational by colleagues and trainees.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Education
- Surgical Leadership
Background:
- Howard University hosted a Festschrift celebrating Dr. Leffall's career.
- The event recognized his extensive work in various surgical fields.
Abstract:
On March 19-20, 2017; Howard University hosted a Festschrift inspired by Dr. Leffall's writings (Fig. 1). The celebrants highlighted the broad spectrum of Dr. Leffall's contributions in mentorship, leadership in American Surgery, breast cancer, endocrine cancer, pancreatic cancer, and familial polyposis coli. Perhaps most inspirational was the awe inspiring consistency the presenters demonstrated in describing the personal characteristics Dr. Leffall brings to his academic discourse: his encyclopedic knowledge and recall, his charm, eloquence, humility, and his total dedication to the patient, his students, and trainees. We are greatly indebted to Kirby Bland M.D., FACS for offering the pages of The American Journal of Surgery to illuminate this celebration.
