Pan-American News
The Power of the Pan-American NetworkPAAO President’s Message
October 2021
“The future does not belong to those who are content with today, timid and fearful of new ideas. Rather it will belong to those who can blend passion, reason and courage in a personal commitment to ideals of our society.”
- Robert Kennedy
Francisco Contreras Selected Surgeon of the Bicentennial
Dr. Francisco Contreras was unanimously selected by the board of the Peruvian Academy of Surgeons as the "Surgeon of the Bicentennial"
2021 UCLA S. Rodman Irvine Award presented to Dr. J. Bronwyn Bateman
2021 UCLA S. Rodman Irvine Award presented to Dr. J. Bronwyn Bateman
Message from the PAOF Chair
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” said the Greek philosopher, Aesop. By helping each other, we are helping ourselves. By lifting up a family member, friend or colleague, we are lifting up ourselves.
PAAO President’s Message
September 2021
““Synergy – the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously.”
- Mark Twain
Professor Alberto O. Ciancia (1924-2021)
Condolences for the passing of Professor Alberto O. Ciancia.
Message from the PAOF Chair
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” said the Greek philosopher, Aesop. By helping each other, we are helping ourselves. By lifting up a family member, friend or colleague, we are lifting up ourselves.
PAAO President’s Message
August 2021
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
- Helen Keller