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Spring Dinner Meeting Brings Together Chapter and Academy
by Edward A. Rankin, MD, FACS President, Washington Academy of Surgery
The Washington Academy of Surgery was very pleased to once again cohost the
annual Spring Dinner Meeting on May 7, 1998, with the Metropolitan Washington
Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. We were honored to have as our
guest speaker that night U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, MD. Dr. Satcher
highlighted a wonderful evening with a fascinating historical review of the
Office of the Surgeon General and a discussion of his priorities for the
nation's public health. His address was well received, as evidenced by the
standing ovation from the 115 surgeons and their guests who attended the
dinner. The Spring Dinner has continually provided an outstanding opportunity
for the Academy and the College Chapter to work together on a major
endeavor.
I would like to take this opportunity to encourage chapter participation in other
Academy events. For example, the annual Fall Business Meeting, which
generally features a guest presentation on a clinical matter, will take place
in November. Formal announcements regarding this and other programs will be
sent to you as plans are finalized.
Finally, the Academy thanks Chapter President Kurt Newman, MD, FACS, and the rest
of the chapter for this opportunity to contribute to the newsletter.
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