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Theodore X. O'Connell, MD

Arch Surg. 2002;137:882-887.

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INTRODUCTION

Churchill once stated, "Everything that needs to be said has already been said but not yet by everyone." So today I would like to give a talk that is a little different from that usually heard at the Pacific Coast Surgical Association [PCSA] and that hopefully will be both instructional as well as entertaining.

I have been fascinated for a long time that one of the great strengths of America is the unique mixture of talents, experiences, and outlooks that come from the different ethnic groups that comprise our country. Homogeneity does not describe America at all. The differences at times may produce conflict, but, in general, are enriching and not only additive to the overall product but synergistic and complementary. Various ethnic groups bring different personalities and talents to the table at which we all share. Surgery in America also benefits from this wealth of . . . [Full Text of this Article]

J. B. MURPHY

Gastroenterologic Surgery

Vascular Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Neurosurgery

Gynecologic Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Urology

Education

JOSEPH MURRAY

ATTRIBUTES OF IRISH AMERICANS

A Gift of Communication

Sociability

A Sense of Loyalty and Trust

Sense of Humor

CONCLUSIONS

From the Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif.