Our History
Since 1925, PCSA has served thousands of the nation's leading surgeons with professional support, education, and networking opportunities. PCSA maintains a legacy of membership that represents some of North America's most dedicated and talented surgeons.
PCSA's flagship event is the Annual Meeting, a convergence of members to explore scientific thought and best practices. The organization only missed its meeting during WWII, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to educational excellence over its 100-year history.
PCSA Founders
| Harold Brunn | Frank Hinman | Emmet Rixford |
| Thomas O Burger | W.D. Kirkpatrick | Samuel Robinson |
| Samuel H. Buteau | Otis F. Lamson | Paul Rockey |
| S. L. Caldbick | A. Stewart Lobinger | Henry Sherk |
| Robert C. Coffey | Charles D. Lockwood | Ernst A. Sommer |
| Walter B. Coffey | A. O. Lee | Stanley Stillman |
| John F. Cowan | J. Tate Mason | Charles T. Sturgeon |
| Richard B. Dillehunt | A. Aldridge Matthews | George W. Swift |
| Sumner Everingham | J. B. McNerthney | Wallace G. Toland |
| Charles Fox | Wayland A. Morrison | Alanson Weeks |
| Edgar L. Gilcrest | Howard C. Naffziger | Horace G. Wethrill |
| Philip K. Gilman | Charles E. Phillips |