The Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery -what we did, what we are doing, and what we should do-

Kenji Koyama

Department of Surgery, Akita University School of Medicine

The author, as the President of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, discusses the process of the foundation of our Society, the number of gastroenterological surgeons required in Japan, the license system for the specialist of gastroenterological surgery, the present status of teaching institutions for the specialist, and the problems and ideals of our Society, particularly in relation to social needs.
Finally, J. F. Kennedy's words remind him of the importance of bringing up "another self" and listening carefully to the internal voice of "another self", who pursues what we should do at any time and in any situation.

Key words
Japanese Society of Gastroenterological Surgery, gastroenterological surgeons, license system for the specialist, social needs for the medical society

Reprint requests
Kenji Koyama Department fo Surgery, Akita University School of Medicine 1-1-1 Hondo, Akita, 010-8543 JAPAN

Accepted
January 17, 2002

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