Law’s Praxis-On Becoming Self-Actualized

Abstract

The 12^th Invited Henry L. Laws lecture on Medical Education presented at the 94^th Southeastern Surgical Congress Meeting on February 22, 2026 entitled Law’s Praxis-On Becoming Self-Actualized by Dr Timothy N. Patselas addresses how personal and professional qualities of Dr Laws can serve as guideposts to become fuller versions of ourselves. Examples of Dr Laws exceptional attributes are highlighted, followed by correlates from the author’s personal and professional experience. Special attention is given to the author’s journey with multiple sclerosis, and the impact chronic illness has made on his self-growth. Lastly, the author provides words of encouragement, resilience and hope in both the personal and professional domains.