JOHN JONES SURGICAL SOCIETY
For those who have trained with us over the years, an organization was formed called the John Jones Surgical Society, after the author of the first surgical textbook in the colonies and our first Professor of Surgery.
John Jones was one of the five people who petitioned the governors of Kings College, as it was called at that time, and received a charter from King George III to establish the Department of Surgery.
Our hope is to establish and maintain two-way communications with some 900 Alumni so that they are aware of what we're doing, and we can share in news of their activities and accomplishments, thus preserving the history of the Department of Surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian. Through our newsletter and this web page we keep our members updated and maintain communication.
Each year, the John Jones Surgical Society holds a reception at the American College of Surgeons Annual Clinical Congress.
This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and share the latest news.
Invitations are mailed the last week of August.
In addition, a John Jones Surgical Society Day is held annually in Spring at Columbia University Medical Center, New York.
For more information click on the "Events" link.
We look forward to celebrating our growth and success at both meetings. Alumni wanting to take an active role in planning these meetings or in the running of the Society are welcome to address an email to our President, Kenneth A. Forde MD c/o Trisha J. Hargaden tjh2104@columbia.edu
Updating Our Files
As part of the process of updating the John Jones Surgical Society database, a questionnaire is sent out periodically to all members requesting updated information.
Our Alumni Unknown list contains the many alumni that have moved or retired.
We welcome assistance from active members of the society in locating members.
If you are one of those members who has not received information from us in the past six months, please contact Trisha J. Hargaden at 212.305.2735 or tjh2104@columbia.edu.
For information re purchasing a copy of this book:
- Call the Office of External Affairs during business hours
at 201.346.7001
- Email Barbara Lopez at lopezba@nyp.org
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