title: [Nurturing young surgeons in a competitive society].
abstract: Creating and maintaining harmony between natural science and social science is very important for the establishment of a truly rich society in the 21st century. Young surgeons must acquire deep knowledge and excellent techniques, in addition to contributing to social development and human happiness. This paper outlines my personal views of what young surgeons need to do to succeed at all levels in the current competitive society.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery II, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sugimachi
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004501:Education, Medical; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D007564:Japan