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Ronald V. Maier, MD, FACS, is 2017–2018 President-Elect
Ronald. V. Maier, MD, FACS, the Jane and Donald D. Trunkey Endowed Chair in Trauma Surgery, vice-chairman, department of surgery, and professor of surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, […]
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New Regents, Board of Governors Executive Committee members elected
The Board of Governors (B/G) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has elected two new members of the Board of Regents: Gary L. Timmerman, MD, FACS, and Douglas E. Wood, MD, FACS, FRCSEd. In addition, the new B/G Executive Committee members have been elected.
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The future of global surgery—domestic and abroad—addressed by field experts
The Global Engagement Panel Session Wednesday morning described the strategic direction of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in domestic and global volunteerism and addressed the challenges and benefits of […]
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Effect of responsibility, patient trust, and managing innovation unique in surgical ethics
“Is surgery a purely technical discipline? I think the answer is no. I think technical mastery is necessary for surgeons, but it is not sufficient,” said Peter Angelos, MD, PhD, […]
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CODA trial examining viability of antibiotic-only treatment for appendicitis
The leaders of The Comparison of Outcomes of Antibiotic Drugs and Appendectomy (CODA) Trial provided an inside look at the ongoing randomized clinical trial, which is still recruiting, during a […]
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Experiences of an International Guest Scholar at Clinical Congress 2017
I touched down at the San Diego International Airport at approximately 10:00 pm Friday, October 20, to attend the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2017. It was a […]
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New College resource helps surgeons take the lead in quality improvement efforts
“The American College of Surgeons (ACS) motto is that we are ‘dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and […]
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Matthew D. Neal, MD, FACS, receives 2017 Joan L. and Julius H. Jacobson II Promising Investigator Award
Matthew D. Neal, MD, FACS, a tenure-track assistant professor of surgery and critical care medicine, University of Pittsburgh, PA, received the 13th Joan L. and Julius H. Jacobson II Promising […]
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ACS accepting applications for 2018 Jacobson Promising Investigator Award
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is accepting nominations for the 14th Joan L. and Julius H. Jacobson II Promising Investigator Award (JPIA) to be conferred in 2018. This award […]
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Standardized ambulatory surgery protocol reduces unplanned postoperative returns
Standardized clinical processes for open inguinal hernia repair reduced patients’ postoperative pain and unplanned returns to the emergency room after surgery, according to the results of a study presented earlier […]
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Management, triage, and training: Lessons learned from the Las Vegas mass shooting
[clear]The rise in mass casualty incidents (MCIs) creates increasing challenges for both surgeons and trauma systems in terms of adequately preparing for these crises. Tuesday’s Panel Session, Lessons Learned from […]
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Bias, cultural competency can affect patient outcomes, panelists say
“We are all here because we care about delivering good, quality, and equal care, which is impacted by patient communication, treatment decisions, and the physician-patient relation,” said Shubhada M. Dhage, […]
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Annual Business Meeting convenes Wednesday
The Annual Business Meeting of Members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) will take place 4:15−5:15 pm Wednesday at the San Diego Convention Center, 5AB, Upper Level. Barbara Lee […]
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Enhanced recovery protocols benefit many types of surgery
The four presenters at Tuesday morning’s session, Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS): Colorectal Surgery and Beyond, discussed how they have adapted ERAS concepts and techniques pioneered in colorectal surgery to […]
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Learn how to protect your Medicare payments: Visit the Quality Payment Program booth
American College of Surgeons (ACS) health policy staff are available at the Quality Payment Program (QPP) booth outside of Hall D, San Diego Convention Center, to answer questions and provide […]
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Time to rethink the role of lymph nodes in cancer, lecturer says
While surgical oncologists have become the acknowledged experts in removing regional lymph nodes, most contemporary clinical trial data do not support the practice for improving survival. “There have been a […]
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50 years of Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery celebrated
Surgeons celebrated the past, present, and future of surgery during a Special Session Tuesday, 50th Anniversary Celebration of Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery: First Edition: A Retrospective and Futuristic View. Clinical […]
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Surgical checklist can help prevent infections for patients in low-resource settings
Preventing infections after a surgical procedure is important in any setting, but these complications can be particularly dangerous to surgical patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To address the […]
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There’s still time to view SESAP® 16
Developed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Education, the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP®) 16 continues a 46-year tradition of serving as a premier educational resource […]
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Rural Trauma Team Development Course decreases transfer times
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) was designed to teach rural trauma teams with limited resources how to initially assess and stabilize trauma patients […]
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Applications now being accepted for 2018 ACS/ASBrS International Scholarship
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) are offering a ACS/ASBrS International Scholarship to surgeons who perform breast cancer surgery in countries other […]
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Alliance/ACS CRP and SSO team up to offer clinical trials course
The Alliance/American College of Surgeons Clinical Research Program (ACS CRP) and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Research Committee will cosponsor a course, Clinical Trials for Surgeons: Hurdles and Opportunities, […]
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Visit ACS Central in the Exhibit Hall to learn about patient skills training programs
Certain surgical procedures require a greater level of patient involvement in preparation and recovery. The ACS has developed in-depth programs to provide the education and training needed to ensure optimal […]
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2018–2020 Faculty Research Fellowships available
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is offering two-year Faculty Research Fellowships to surgeons entering academic careers in surgery or a surgical specialty. The closing date for receipt of the […]
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Applications for 2019 ACS Traveling Fellowships due November 15
The International Relations Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has announced the availability of traveling fellowships to Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), Germany, and Japan. The closing date […]
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Opening Ceremony heralds start of Clinical Congress 2017
Clinical Congress 2017 officially began Monday morning with the Opening Ceremony, featuring the presentation of the colors and the Canadian and American national anthems. The ceremony included a brief video […]
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Board of Regents/ Governors address MOC reform and strategies for enhancing communication
Sunday’s joint meeting of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Regents (B/R) and Board of Governors (B/G) featured an update on health policy reform and two panel sessions: […]
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Surgery, like space travel, requires both technical and behavioral competency
David R. Williams, OC, OONT, MSc, MD, CM, FRCS, a retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut and now president and chief executive officer, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, ON, described the […]
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ACS President to Initiates: A surgical career is a joy and a privilege
“What we get to do for the people who need us, our patients, is a joy and a privilege,” said Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS, FRCS(Hon), newly installed President of […]
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John P. Pryor Lecture: Dr. Holcomb discusses how time affects hemorrhagic mortality
Representatives of the U.S. military health system met Sunday for the Excelsior Surgical Society meeting, and a highlight of the session was the third annual Army Major John P. Pryor […]
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AWS Foundation presents annual awards
Each year the Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) Foundation presents awards to outstanding individuals who are supportive of the AWS mission to inspire, encourage, and enable women surgeons to meet […]
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Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Available at Clinical Congress
To address the technical aspects of standardizing surgical care, the Alliance/American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Research Program (CRP), a program of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology and […]
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Acute care surgery is a new specialty that needs its own label, lecturer says
Despite an ever-increasing number of surgeons turning to specialization, acute care surgery has emerged as a broadly accepted surgical specialty with a growing number of acute care surgery fellowship programs […]
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Jonasson lecturer will honor “quiet pioneer” for women in surgery
The labels “pioneer” and “trailblazer” are often used to describe a person who has made a significant impact on his or her profession. Both words accurately describe Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, […]