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Camaraderie
by Kurt D. Newman, MD, FACS
President
Surgical practice has become a lonelier and lonelier profession. Multiple forces have contributed to increasing isolation, whether it is the business aspects, the multiple practice locations, or the lack of time. Most of us acutely miss the leisurely discussions in the operating room lounge or the social, which provide so much fun and rapport.
This trend toward isolation and loneliness provides one of the most powerful rationales for our chapter and its activities. As President, I have consistently challenged our council and its committees to provide opportunities for camaraderie and fellowship. I am happy to report that they are meeting this challenge and exceeding all expectations.
The All Surgeons Day program, under the direction of Peter E. Petrucci, MD, FACS, will provide a "dynamic" opportunity to see friends and peers in the medical community and gain new knowledge and information. Our All City Grand Rounds program, scheduled for April 10, 1999, is an excellent venue for meeting and discussing with surgical residents their experiences in the operating arena.
The chapter Web page is another one of our efforts in outreach and fellowship to the surgical community. In addition to the chapter surgical community using our Web page to access or input information, we are hoping that other College chapters that have like interests or have information that they may want to share, will take advantage of oLir Web page access.
As President, my greatest source of enjoyment has been the extensive commitment, dedication, and fellowship that you all have shared with me on behalf of the chapter, both individually and collectively. To the extent that we are having fun and building opportunities to enhance our personal and professional relationships, we are succeeding. At this time, I want to extend to you all my deepest thanks for all your time, efforts, and continued support of the chapter and its programs. At the same time, I want to challenge you to expand on your support of the finest chapter in the American College of Surgeons' family.
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