Every policy made, resident trained, and patient treated is a product of the work and innovation of those who preceded us.
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ACEP News: Vol 30 – No 09 – September 2011
The pioneers of emergency medicine were deep in the weeds trying to find their way. On their shoulders we now stand high above the foliage and have a clear view of where we have been and where we are going.
Every policy made, resident trained, and patient treated is a product of the work and innovation of those who preceded us.
Early in my career I had the pleasure of being associated with some of the men who have shaped our specialty like Doug Rund, Bruce Janiak, and Rick Nelson. Each of you, I’m sure, can name a handful as well. I’m sure you can also recall many physicians who have been quiet innovators and superb teachers. These docs may not have been a department chair or president of ACEP or ABEM, but their daily contribution to the advancement of our specialty is substantial.
For each residency class that graduates, a new group of physicians will strive to bring something new to our specialty. They will find a better or safer way of treating an illness or usher a new technology into use.
Taking from the vast EM experience, these doctors will teach and challenge a new generation of students and lead our specialty with fresh ideas.
They will be the ones future generations will stand upon to do even more to advance our specialty.
As we forge ahead, remember our humble beginnings and our predecessors who have made the path smooth.
Be happy.
Dr. Baehren lives in Ottawa Hills, Ohio. He practices emergency medicine and is an assistant professor at the University of Toledo (Ohio) Medical Center. Your feedback is welcome at David.Baehren@utoledo.edu.
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