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I thank all the trainees and colleagues locally and nationally who have provided creativity and support for our work, especially Richard E. Kreipe, Thomas K. McInerny, Ruth A. Lawrence, Peter G. Szilagyi, Jill S. Halterman, and the late Catherine Stevens-Simon. Special acknowledgment is given to Brenda Peat and Donna Treat for all their help in preparing for the activities related to the 2013 John Howland Award.
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McAnarney, E. American Pediatric Society’s 2013 John Howland acceptance lecture: the road less traveled. Pediatr Res 74, 475–478 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/pr.2013.129
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