International College of Surgeons
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| Abbreviation | ICS |
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| Formation | 1935 |
| Founder | Max Thorek |
| Founded at | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Purpose | Promoting excellence of surgeons and surgical specialists worldwide |
| Headquarters | Chicago, United States |
| Products | International Surgery |
| Website | www.icsglobal.org |
The International College of Surgeons (ICS) is a global organization dedicated to promoting excellence of surgeons and surgical specialists worldwide.[1] It was founded in 1935 by Max Thorek and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.[2][3]
ICS works though collaborative projects with the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and similar organizations.[1]
The organization publishes the journal International Surgery.[4]
It conducts conferences, meetings, and congresses in many countries of the world. It operates the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "International College of Surgeons – International College of Surgeons". Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ Townsend, Courtney M.; Beauchamp, R. Daniel; Evers, B. Mark; Mattox, Kenneth L. (2012). Sabiston Textbook of Surgery E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 9. ISBN 978-1-4377-1560-6.
- ^ "Max Thorek | American surgeon". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ Issues in Surgical Research, Techniques, and Innovation: 2011 Edition. ScholarlyEditions. 2012. ISBN 9781464963926.
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