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. 2025 Sep 1;282(3):353-360.
doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006803. Epub 2025 Jun 18.

Preserving the Academic Mission

Ronald J Weigel  1
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Preserving the Academic Mission

Ronald J Weigel. Ann Surg. .
No abstract available

Keywords: American Surgical Association; academic mission; finance; health care; presidential address; surgeon scientist; surgery.

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The author reports no conflicts of interest.

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