CAPS at 50: Now comfortably seated with the grownups
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In brief
In brief
This article commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (CAPS), tracing its growth from 30 founding members to nearly 300 members across 15 countries. It highlights CAPS' role in training pediatric surgeons who serve both North American and underserved populations in low and middle income countries, particularly Africa, while celebrating the organization's commitment to diversity and inclusivity in advancing pediatric surgical care globally.
Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.
The Canadian Association of Pediatric Surgeons was established 50 years ago, with 30 founding members. Since then, the CAPS membership has grown nearly 10-fold and has developed a global presence with representation from 15 countries. CAPS has 8 pediatric surgery training programs which contribute not only to the North American workforce, but also to profoundly underserved low and middle income countries, particularly in Africa.
On the occasion of our 50th Anniversary meeting, we celebrate our diversity and inclusivity as we reflect on our past, on the contributions of our Founding Members, the Women of CAPS, and others who have had a transformational impact on the practice of pediatric surgery. We look forward to our future, which while unknown, holds great promise for future generations of pediatric surgeons and the children and families in need of their care.