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Bernard F. Ribeiro, CBE, PRCS

Arch Surg. 2005;140:1047-1048.

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Dr Claude Organ’s international reputation was awesome. He traveled widely and was always welcome in the four corners of the globe. His many friends in Australia, Africa, Asia, and the United Kingdom remember the thoughtfulness with which he assessed the problems presented to him and the quiet authority with which he gave his opinion. He could be direct, but he had an engaging way of using humor to sweeten the pill.

It was clear that throughout his career, Dr Organ set high standards for himself and his residents, and, despite his belief in affirmative action to assist African American students to gain access to medical school, he would treat all of his trainees in a like manner. Ethnicity was not a good reason for failing to reach the standards set by him.

Dr Organ was a much-loved visitor to the United Kingdom. In 1999, he . . . [Full Text of this Article]

Author Affiliations: Royal College of Surgeons of England, London.