title: Who are we and what do we think?
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The American Society of Breast Surgeons was founded on the principal of professional and practical development of its members. The Society undertook a survey of its members to identify issues and concerns and to guide future action.
  
  
  METHODS
  The survey was prepared by the membership committee and a website was created for responses and analysis. The survey was posted on the website and mailed to 1530 members. Overall there was a 31% response.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Demographic data regarding practice patterns, technology utilization, and current problems showed a diverse Society with varying needs and problems.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The Society will pursue professional development in ultrasonography training, coding and reimbursement, and emerging technologies. The Society is committed to providing regional training programs, certification, and professional interaction. The Society will continue to look to the members for feedback and guidance.
authors.affiliation: St Paul University Hospital, 5920 Forest Park Rd, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75235, USA. Beitsch@aol.com
authors.forename: Peter D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Beitsch
authors.forename: Arthur G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Lerner
authors.forename: Allison L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Laidley
authors.forename: Lorraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tafra
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D003625:Data Collection; D006801:Humans; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013043:Specialties, Surgical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States