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The Buxton Mission School, the Original “Pipeline” of Black Surgeons: Part 1(0)

March 4, 2022

Describes the founding of the Buxton Mission School, which provided a classical education to Black students in Canada in the mid-19th century.

The Manitoba Chapter’s gavel and its enduring meaning

Investigating the history of the Manitoba Chapter’s gavel underscores the ACS’ commitment to improving the care of surgical patients.

Dan Elkin and Al Blalock: Present at the Creation

This column examines the unexpected and enduring friendship between two leaders of American surgeon in the 1940s, a vascular and cardiovascular surgeon.

The impact of brickmaking on Franklin Martin’s character and self-confidence

Franklin H. Martin’s, MD, FACS, work as a brickmaker during his formative years enhanced his stamina, focus, and teamwork skills, which he demonstrated later in his foundational work in surgery.

Presidential illness, privacy, and a surgeon’s character: Some artifacts

Letter opener presented to Dr. Ravdin in 1950 by Penn Medical School’s Agnew Surgical Society


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