This founder became a practicing physician, Howard University Professor of Medicine, and prolific contributor to medical journals, and is the only one to serve as General President of the Fraternity. Which founder is this?

• A. George Biddle Kelley
• B. Edward Ulysses Anderson Brooks
• C. Henry Arthur Callis
• D. Charles Henry Chapman

Answer: (C)

Henry Arthur Callis stands out because his career blended clinical medicine, academic leadership, and extensive medical publishing, and he also led the Fraternity at the highest national level. He practiced as a physician and became a professor of medicine at Howard University, contributing regularly to medical journals and advancing knowledge in the field. That combination of clinical work, teaching, and scholarly writing shows a deep commitment to both medicine and the education of future physicians. Among the founders, he is the only one who served as General President, a role that centralizes the Fraternity’s leadership and sets its direction. This unique combination of professional achievement and top-level service is what makes him the correct answer.