Southeastern Surgical Congress Presidential Address: “Finding Your Own Unique Place Within the House of Surgery”

Abstract

The term the “House of Surgery” is often used in conversation, but the origin of the phrase is not well known to most. In the following article, the origin of the phrase is explained, as is its relevance to the maintenance of a strong surgical community in today’s world. In addition, examples are provided as to how each surgeon can find their own unique role in the House of Surgery, with the goal being to increase understanding and collaboration tween surgeons in all types of practice settings

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southeastern surgical congress presidential address house of surgery

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