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CHARLES FRANCIS Obituary

FRANCIS--Charles K., MD, age 81, died October 21, in New Brunswick, NJ. A native of Newark, NJ, he graduated from Barringer High School, Dartmouth College and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Dr. Francis was a former Director of Medicine at Harlem Hospital in New York City and President of the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine in Los Angeles. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Irma Woody Francis, a daughter, Mary E. (Betsy), a son Paul K. and brother Peter.

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 29, 2020.

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Virginia Hood

January 20, 2023

My thoughts and sympathy are with family, friends and colleagues for the loss of a great leader in medicine. He will be remembered by many for his contributions to ACP, the community and internal medicine while serving the College as President and member of the Board of Regents.
Virginia L. Hood MBBS, MPH, MACP, President Emerita ACP

Sara Ellen Walker MD, MACP, MACR

January 19, 2023

My condolences to the family. I knew Dr. Francis when I was ACP President 2002-2003. He was a courageous man and a great leader.
Sara Ellen Walker MD, MACP, MACR

Simone Taylor

October 29, 2020

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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