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‘Massive progression’ of science should not be underestimated, physician says
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii – Keeping abreast of the continual advancements in science is key to success in the practice of medicine, according to a speaker here. Physicians should highlight the “massive progression of biomedical science and technology” that is continually taking place, said Bradley R. Straatsma, MD, JD.
Dr. Straatsma was the recipient of the 2005 Philip M. Corboy, MD, Memorial Award for Distinguished Service to Ophthalmology. He delivered the lecture named for the late Dr. Corboy here at Hawaii 2005, The Royal Hawaiian Eye Meeting.
In his presentation, Dr. Straatsma emphasized the importance of the education of medical students and residents in advancing professional development in the medical field. To help this advancement continue, he said, physicians should invest in education, continually improve their technical skills, build an information-supported practice, and keep track of the continuous improvement of technology.
Dr. Straatsma is professor of ophthalmology emeritus at Jules Stein Eye Institute, where he served as professor and director. He is a member of the advisory boards of several scientific journals and is an author of more than 500 scientific publications.
The Corboy award is supported by Bausch & Lomb.