International College of Surgeons

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International College of Surgeons
AbbreviationICS
Formation1935;90 years ago (1935)
Founder Max Thorek
Founded at Geneva, Switzerland
PurposePromoting excellence of surgeons and surgical specialists worldwide
Headquarters Chicago, United States
ProductsInternational Surgery
President
 Kwan Aij-lie [1]
Website www.icsglobal.org

The International College of Surgeons (ICS) is a global organization dedicated to promoting excellence of surgeons and surgical specialists worldwide. [2] It was founded in 1935 by Max Thorek and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. [3] [4]

ICS works though collaborative projects with the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and similar organizations. [2]

The organization publishes the journal International Surgery. [5]

It conducts conferences, meetings, and congresses in many countries of the world. It operates the International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Li-chuan, Hsu. "Kaohsiung surgeon first female to head ICS". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 12 February 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "International College of Surgeons – International College of Surgeons" . Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Max Thorek | American surgeon". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  5. ↑ Issues in Surgical Research, Techniques, and Innovation: 2011 Edition. ScholarlyEditions. 2012. ISBN   9781464963926.
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