The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 22, 407-414, Copyright © 1976 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The society of thoracic surgeons
RD Alley
The opportunity to discuss evolving socioeconomic issues affecting the
medical profession as a whole was rejected in favor of personalizing The
Society of Thoracic Surgeons for a membership that has grown to almost
1,500 persons. Drawing on historical insights gained through participation
in the origin, growth, and development of The Society, I take readers
behind the scenes and introduce to them the many people and vast resources
that serve our membership. Particular attention is focused on the services
of The Society's headquarters office, which is housed and managed by Smith,
Bucklin and Associates, Inc, of Chicago, a multiple-association management
firm that serves 60 national organizations; on our prestigious publisher,
Little, Brown and Company of Boston; and on its link with our Editorial
Office in Ann Arbor.