title: A state of mind.
abstract: This essay traces the personal odyssey of a pediatric neurosurgeon from the time of the 'second generation' of subspecialty (the 1960s) to the present. The capture and appreciation of the ethos of the neurosurgical care of children is described and emphasized. It is not possible to overstate the importance of certain role models in this process, a process that does, indeed, induce a lasting 'state of mind.' Concerns for some current trends are raised.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA 17837, USA.
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Amacher
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D002648:Child; D003479:Curriculum / Q000639:trends; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000639:trends; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends*; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education / Q000639:trends*; D010819:Physician's Role; D013038:Specialization / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States