Chapter Objectives

To provide close fellowship of members in uniting their efforts to elevate the standards of surgical education and practice

To provide a medium through which surgical experiences may be presented and discussed

To provide a meeting ground for all surgical specialties

To provide a forum for young surgeons

To provide financial support for the College's Endowment Funds

To offer assistance to professional and civic groups concerned with the health of the community

To provide a mechanism for focusing local attention on national College programs (for example, the Committee on Trauma or the Commission on Cancer)

To encourage Associate Fellows and members of the Candidate Group to affiliate with the chapter.