title: Is the age of heroes gone? The 1999 presidential address.
abstract: The author discusses the historical impact of heroism as a motivating force toward positive change and an ever-present need for physician commitment to integrity and ethics in shaping the future of neurosurgery.
authors.affiliation: Neurosurgical Associates, Lexington, Kentucky 40504, USA.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Travis
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005197:Famous Persons; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors / Q000266:history; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000639:trends