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Published on: May 20, 2018
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Reflections on surgical leadership.
D L Clarke1,2
1Department of Surgery, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Summary
This lecture reflects on surgical leadership, honoring Professor DJ du Plessis, a key figure in South African academic surgery. It explores his legacy and the challenges he faced establishing a surgical department.
Area of Science:
- Surgery
- Medical Education
- History of Medicine
Background:
- The lecture honors Professor DJ du Plessis, a significant figure in South African academic surgery.
- Professor du Plessis assumed leadership of a nascent surgical department at Wits in 1958.
- His tenure began amidst a notable academic controversy.
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