"The education of the doctor which goes on after he has his degree is, after all, the most important part of his education." -- John Shaw Billings
The Ogden Surgical medical Society is a most unique organization. The success of the annual meetings is possible not only because of the work and efforts of the doctors of medicine, but in addition by the loyalty and support of the community of greater Ogden, the State of Utah and the Intermountain area.
Its history began because a handful of good doctors had a heartfelt interest in their fellow colleagues, patients, and their community created an enduring legacy of education and collegiality, which ultimately has improved the healthcare of our community.
The story is told that the Society was born on April 16, 1946 at 7:30 A.M., when quite by accident Doctors E.R. Dumke, Clark L. Rich, and George M. Fister, met in the cloakroom in the Dee Memorial Hospital and started the discussion of planning a medical meeting, which has continued for over 60 years and now known as the Ogden Surgical Medical Society.
The founding fathers of the Ogden Surgical-Medical Society would be proud to know their efforts have remained steadfast within our community. The growth and quality of the Society is attributed to the continued support and participation from our members.
