Mayo Alumni Magazine 2002 Spring - MC4409-0402 - Mayo Clinic

Letter from the
Secretary-Treasurer
After one of the warmest winters in history, those of us
in Rochester are looking forward to spring. The days
are getting noticeably longer, and it is refreshing to get home
some evenings with some daylight remaining.
Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of meeting
with alumni across the country. Although the events of
September 11 are still fresh in our minds, the attitudes shared by colleagues and
friends are almost universally positive. Much has changed yet much positive remains
to be thankful for. I have been heartened to see and hear colleagues and patients with
a positive outlook to the future, with full realization of the challenges ahead. The
“can-do” attitude of the alumni has not changed and the commitment to the best
clinical care, research and education remains unsurpassed.
Spring 2002
Mayo Alumni
Please stay healthy and keep the positive attitude. We here at the Alumni Association
look forward to meeting and hearing from you over the next year.
Sincerely,
Mayo Clinic
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David Herman, M.D.
Secretary-Treasurer
Mayo Medical Alumni Association