SVS officer corps on the record: priorities, opportunities and a few revealing facts
Dr. Hodgson: Getting together with colleagues from all over the world to share knowledge, techniques, unanswered questions and enjoy the camaraderie.
Dr. Fairman: This is a tough question, as I enjoy most aspects of the VAM. I would have to say the Presidential address, which is an opportunity to learn more about the senior leadership of our society.
What might the members be surprised to know about you?
Dr. Fairman: When I finished my residency and fellowship, I took a loan from a bank and went into solo private practice in Philadelphia. I established myself at one of our Penn-affiliated teaching hospitals so I had the opportunity to continue teaching residents and medical students. I ultimately built a large diversified clinical practice and became Chief of Surgery before I was drawn back to academic practice at Penn enabling me to re-create my career.
Dr. Makaroun: That my favorite pastime is to play with my grandson.
Dr. Perler: Despite my quiet personality and apparently serious demeanor, I have a great sense of humor! And, I actually do have a personality.
Dr. Hodgson: That I’ve taken to wearing ties.
If I weren’t doing this ...
Dr. Makaroun: I’d be an architect.
Dr. Hodgson: I’d be a nature photographer.
Dr. Fairman: I’d be doing more fly fishing, sailing, volunteering and restoring old sport cars.
Dr. Perler: I’d be unemployed – I mean, what else would I want to do that’s better? Well, when the money ran out maybe law, most likely a constitutional lawyer.
