Editorial

Looking Back—Then Forward—at American Medicine

Authors: Gerald N. Weiss, MD, FACS, DABS, FICS, DACPE

Abstract

Does graduating from medical school at Tulane University on V-J Day, August 14, 1945 qualify one to look back over more than 60 years of American medical practice? Having practiced as an intern and resident in hospitals, done solo and group practice, served at a university, civilian and military hospitals and done research in teaching facilities, I still maintain a current medical license and DEA number. Feeling qualified to at least express observations and opinions, here are a few thoughts and predictions.

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