Message from President

The major objective of our Federation is to learn from each other around the world.  With the explosion of information technology (IT) gathering knowledge from around the globe is definitely easier.  However direct personal interaction fosters more productive and rewarding creativity and also is more enjoyable.  Our Federation has a rich history of pioneers who have inspired and educated us.  We can be successful by continuing to work and study together not only in establishing global friends but sustaining them.  

I encourage our colleagues to volunteer for the various committees designed to improve hand care throughout the world.  The committee structure will be described subsequently on our web page at a later date.  

I enthusiastically look foward to serving you during the next three years.



James R. Urbaniak, M.D.