title: The future of our profession: a true-false test.
abstract: You are supposed to draw the conclusions and take the actions. My own belief is that we have a continuing obligation to provide a high quality education to as many qualified applicants as we effectively can. At this time we enjoy a unique opportunity that combines large numbers of qualified applicants with a substantial number of excellent training programs, and an unprecedented public demand for more and better health care. We must state clearly the public need for ophthalmologic eye care and must provide the manpower to deliver such care. Most importantly, we must not forget what it's all about: The philosophy of Mount Carmel is service to God through service to man, a service which is based on a belief in, and love for God. This love provides the finest medical and spiritual care for each patient without discrimination. The primary objective is to relieve suffering and to promote and to restore health in a Christian manner, which demands competence, mercy, love, and respect.
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology; D011364:Professional Practice; D000078329:Workforce