ACS Icons in Surgery - John L. Tarpley, MD, FACS

John L. Tarpley, MD, FACS
Presented by Fiemu Nwariaku, MBBS, FACS and Michael G. Sarr, MD, FACS

Dr. John ("Tarp") Tarpley has been a world-recognized educator in global surgery as well as one of the top recognized program directors in general surgery training programs here in the United States. He is truly an innovator, educator, inspirational bellwether, and a wonderful Icon in Surgery of the United States. Dr. Tarpley's incredible educational skills have allowed him to train numerous surgeons both nationally and internationally. Tarp not only talks the talk but has walked the walk with his 15 years as a medical missionary in Nigeria and three yeas “after retirement” running the University of Botswana department of surgery.