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Thomas R. Russell, MD

Arch Surg. 2003;138:825-831.

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INTRODUCTION

For the past few years, I have had the rare honor of serving the surgical profession in 2 important roles: first on a national basis as executive director of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for a little more than 3 years and second on a regional basis as the president for 1 year of this fine organization, the Pacific Coast Surgical Association (PCSA). In both capacities, I often find myself contemplating the future of the profession and how organizations such as the PCSA and the ACS can shape it.

Figure appears in full text version. Thomas R. Russell, MD

In speaking about the future of surgery, I am referring not to what sort of endoscope you'll be using 15 years from now or if that device will be totally antiquated by then. Rather, I intend to talk about our future as part of the overall health care system—about how we can . . . [Full Text of this Article]

HISTORICAL INSIGHTS

THE PAST 50 YEARS

CHANGE IS NECESSARY

A NEW MODEL

WHAT CAN WE DO?

IMPROVING THE SYSTEM

EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE

EDUCATION

PROFESSIONALISM

CONCLUSIONS

From the American College of Surgeons, Chicago, Ill.

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