The Ravdin Rhoads Society had its origination in the 1940s. The intent was to be an all inclusive group of interns, residents, anyone who trained in the Department of Surgery and past or present faculty members. The only meeting of the society that took place was the annual dinner at the American College of Surgeons Meeting in October.

In 2003, the Ravdin Rhoads Society took on the new name of the Penn Surgical Society. We continue the annual dinners at the American College of Surgeons but in addition alumni receive an annual report on the Department, a bi-annual newsletter, a comprehensive directory of members and access to the Penn Surgical Society website. We welcome your suggestions to enhance and improve this organization of which we are a part.