SCHLECKER--Austin, M.D. The Medical Staff of Maimonides Medical Center is so deeply saddened by the death of Dr. Austin Schlecker. Dr. Schlecker was a doctors doctor. He was at Maimonides Medical Center for 63 years in the Department of Medicine. He was always involved in so many areas of the hospital. He was President of the Medical Staff, Chairman of the Scientific Session of the Maimonides Day event, Chairman of the Medical Staff Ethics and Practices Committee and also served on so many other committees He was a wonderful teacher to the house staff. He contributed so much of his expertise, knowledge and advice to everyone. He was still practicing medicine and his patients adored him. He will be sorely missed by all his colleagues, patients and friends. Sincere condolences are extended to his entire family. Edward Chapnick, MD, President; Harry Adler, M.D., President-Elect; Monica Ghitan, M.D., Secretary; Juan Kupferman, M.D., Treasurer; George Neiderman, M.D., Past-President