Karel B. Absolon, M.D.,Ph.D.,F.A.C.S.Assistant t Prof.,Surg.,Southwestern Med. SchoolCardiopulmonary InstituteMethodist HospitalDallas, Texas 75222Sept. 5, 1969Colm. G. Collins,Sec./Mer.Coombe Lying-In HospitalDublin 8, IrelandDear Mr, Collins:This communication is in reply to your inquiry concerningDry Emil Coufalik of the Department of NeowNato logy, UniversityCollege Hospital, London.I have known Dr. Coufalik since my student days in Czech-oslovakia until 1948, when I started my medical school studiesim the United States, I kept in teuch by correspondence,especially after his relocation to England, I know that Emilis a sinesre devout Catholite, whose family for this reasonsuffered. persecution in communist Czechoslovakia,Mor a number of years Dr. Coufalik was engaged in neo-natology. His publications and work in toxicology which earned him hisDoctorate ef Philosophy after graduating from medical school,certainly are of excellent quality.His recent, activity in neo-natology in London shouldtransfer to your department, the most recent advances on thesubject. To associate clinical work and teaching, I know, ishis aim.A personal interview will indicate to you that he is aserious, well motivated, decidatec doctor.Very truly yours,Karel B. Absolon,M.D.