title: Harvey Cushing and the evolution of a polymath.
abstract: The remarkable productivity of the later career of Cushing is well known. Energies and drive undiminished throughout his life, he contributed consistently and prolifically to the field of surgical procedures, history, biography and education at the very least. Consorting with the famous, honored over the world, his shadow is still seen. Early factors which influenced his personality and career have been analyzed herein. Many of these, individually or in concert, affected the extraordinary life of this complex man.
mesh_terms: D013502:General Surgery / Q000266:history*; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D014481:United States