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The Role of a Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery in Hospital Practice

The Role of a Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery in Hospital Practice Organization of an independent Section on Proctology of the American Medical Association represents another milestone in the recognition of our specialty. As chairman of the section's first meeting, I feel at the same time greatly honored and sincerely humble when I recall the arduous work and victorious struggles of the many whose notable contributions have advanced our specialty to its present recognized position. On this occasion it seems fitting that we pause to review our precious heritage, delineate our present status, and consider our future needs and goals. History Joseph MacDowell Mathews has been called "the first proctologist."1 Yet in 1887, when this pioneer became interested in specializing in proctology, he was compelled to go abroad to obtain postgraduate education in the field. The status of proctology in this country at that time is candidly revealed in a letter by Mathews to the American Proctologic Society in 1920: Forty http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

The Role of a Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery in Hospital Practice

Hines, Merrill O.
JAMA , Volume 190 (10) – Dec 7, 1964
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1964 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
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10.1001/jama.1964.03070230062018
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Abstract

Organization of an independent Section on Proctology of the American Medical Association represents another milestone in the recognition of our specialty. As chairman of the section's first meeting, I feel at the same time greatly honored and sincerely humble when I recall the arduous work and victorious struggles of the many whose notable contributions have advanced our specialty to its present recognized position. On this occasion it seems fitting that we pause to review our precious heritage, delineate our present status, and consider our future needs and goals. History Joseph MacDowell Mathews has been called "the first proctologist."1 Yet in 1887, when this pioneer became interested in specializing in proctology, he was compelled to go abroad to obtain postgraduate education in the field. The status of proctology in this country at that time is candidly revealed in a letter by Mathews to the American Proctologic Society in 1920: Forty

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Published: Dec 7, 1964

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