2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-708. Physician Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Implications for Service for today's Neurosurgical Leaders

708. Physician Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Implications for Service for today's Neurosurgical Leaders

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In this video, Dr. Rousseau discusses the significance of physicians who signed the Declaration of Independence and their implications for modern neurosurgical leaders. He highlights the colonial era physician's role in the founding of America and their belief in the age of enlightenment, which fostered ideas of liberty and equality. Dr. Rousseau mentions Benjamin Franklin as one of the famous revolutionary physicians, although not a medical doctor himself. He also discusses the five physician signers of the Declaration of Independence, their contributions, and their military involvement during the Revolutionary War. Dr. Rousseau concludes by emphasizing the importance of physicians speaking out on public opinions and seizing opportunities for knowledge dissemination.

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Gail L. Rosseau, MD, FAANS

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physicians

Declaration of Independence

neurosurgical leaders

colonial era physician

age of enlightenment