Tag Archive for ‘Franklin H. Martin’
ACS Releases New Book on Founder Franklin Martin’s Rural Upbringing
A new biography, published by the ACS, chronicles Dr. Martin’s early life in rural Wisconsin and the effect his upbringing had on his character and values as a statesman for surgery.
The Manitoba Chapter’s gavel and its enduring meaning
Investigating the history of the Manitoba Chapter’s gavel underscores the ACS’ commitment to improving the care of surgical patients.
The impact of brickmaking on Franklin Martin’s character and self-confidence
Franklin H. Martin’s, MD, FACS, work as a brickmaker during his formative years enhanced his stamina, focus, and teamwork skills, which he demonstrated later in his foundational work in surgery.
The rescue of Miss Inez Stone
The safe return of a relative of Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, after Germany’s declaration of war on Russia in 1914, is the focus of this month’s column.
Tour the cemetery where ACS leaders are buried: Visit Archives booth for information
Clinical Congress attendees are invited to tour Graceland Cemetery, the final resting place of ACS Founder Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, and his wife, Isabelle.
ACS Archives houses practice records of Franklin H. Martin
The ACS Archives house four record books detailing the gynecologic practice of Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS.
Setting standards of efficiency
This month’s column provides a brief history of the “efficiency movement” and describes the establishment of the College’s Hospital Standardization Program.
The gift that keeps on giving
The extraordinary contributions of Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, and his wife, Isabelle, to the ACS are the focus of this month’s column.
Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS: Gynecologic surgeon
The Bulletin will be publishing vignettes regarding important key individuals and events that have played influential roles in the history of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This month’s column focuses on Franklin H. Martin, MD, FACS, and his career as a gynecologic surgeon in Chicago, IL, before founding the ACS.
Archives page on ACS website now offers descriptions of Dr. Martin’s collected papers
Complete descriptions of American College of Surgeons Founder Franklin H. Martin’s, MD, FACS, collected papers and other archival materials are now available for viewing on the ACS Archives website.
