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Thomas V. Berne, MD

Arch Surg. 1999;134:805-808.

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INTRODUCTION

I was about to enter my surgical training at the University of Southern California (USC) Service of what was then the Los Angeles County General Hospital, when I learned that my father, Clarence J. Berne, MD, was preparing his presidential address for the 31st Annual Pacific Coast Surgical Association meeting in February 1960.¹

In "The Sophomore Surgeon," he attempted to explore the early years following completion of formal general surgical training. He never said why he chose the topic. I suspect that his motive was to speak to his recent and future surgical residents to give them some guidance beyond their 5 years of training.

Of the many topics for this address that I have explored since you honored me with election to the presidency of the Pacific Coast Surgical Association, the possibility of adding another generation's perspective to my father's contribution was irresistible. When I . . . [Full Text of this Article]

WOMEN IN SURGERY

TRAINING AFTER GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY

ECONOMIES OF PRACTICE

HELPING PREPARE THE SOPHOMORE SURGEON

TEACHING SURGICAL TECHNIQUE

WHAT IS GOOD ABOUT SURGERY?

CONCLUSION

From the Department of Surgery, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles.