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Dr. Gordon Telford, Professor Emeritus, Authors New Biography of Founder of American College of Surgeons

Gordon L. Telford, MD, Professor Emeritus, is the author of a new biography of Franklin H. Martin, MD, founder of the American College of Surgeons. “Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS: From rural boyhood to distinguished surgeon” details Dr. Martin's childhood in rural Wisconsin and his accomplished medical career. The book provides insight into how Dr. Martin’s illustrious work ethic, solidified during his early years working a variety of jobs, propelled Dr. Martin to clinical and academic success in medicine. Dr. Martin is celebrated as the founder of both the Clinical Congress of the Surgeons of North America (1910) and the American College of Surgeons (1913).

About the Author: Dr. Telford joined the Medical College of Wisconsin surgical faculty in 1982 as an Assistant Professor in the Division of General Surgery. He became Professor in 1994 and continued his work with the Division through his retirement in 2017. During his time at MCW, Dr. Telford served in several leadership roles including as Division Chief of General Surgery, and Chief of Surgical Services from 2006-2017 at Zablocki VA Medical Center.

His biography of Dr. Martin is available as a free download for ACS members.