RT Journal
A1 SHUMACKER HB, JR.
T1 HUman values in medicine
JF A.M.A. Archives of Surgery
JO A.M.A. Archives of Surgery
YR 1959
FD February 1
VO 78
IS 2
SP 181
OP 183
DO 10.1001/archsurg.1959.04320020003001
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1959.04320020003001
AB The North American Chapter of the International Cardiovascular Society confers upon its president an unusual opportunity, that of retaining office over a two-year period. This carries with it the unique responsibility of delivering two presidential addresses. Last year I spoke on a scientific subject. This year I propose to speak in a more philosophic vein.Each generation owes a debt to society, an obligation to see to it that the next can live an even fuller, richer, more rewarding life than it has enjoyed. We in medicine have a particular responsibility to the medical profession of the future and to the people it serves. How can we make sure that succeeding generations of medical graduates are well prepared for the opportunities and responsibilities which will be theirs?The proper education of young men and women in medicine can be accomplished only if certain basic requirements are met. There must be