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Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS, FRCS(Hon), installed as 98th ACS President
Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS, FRCS(Hon), the John F. and Carolyn Bookout Presidential Endowed Chair and chair, department of surgery at the Houston Methodist Hospital, TX, will be installed as […]
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Richard J. Finley, MD, FACS, FRCSC, to receive Distinguished Service Award
The Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has chosen Richard J. Finley, MD, FACS, FRCSC, a general thoracic surgeon at Vancouver General and Surrey Memorial Hospitals, […]
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Don’t miss Sunday evening’s Convocation and Monday morning’s Opening Ceremony
During the annual Convocation, 6:00−8:00 pm Sunday in the San Diego Convention Center, Hall F, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) will confer Fellowship upon 1,827 Initiates who have successfully […]
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New Academy of Master Surgeon Educators unveiled at Clinical Congress
The new American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators will be formally launched during a Special Session on Monday, 1:15−2:15 pm, San Diego Convention Center, 20BC. In […]
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Physician astronaut will share lessons on teamwork, leadership
Surgeons and astronauts share an important trait—both have chosen to work in environments that demand excellent individual and team performance. As one of the few physician astronauts in the history […]
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New process triples preservation time between organ removal and transplantation
Shaf Keshavjee, MD, MSc, FACS, FRCSC, and his colleagues at the University of Toronto, ON, have developed new techniques in organ preparation and preservation that have more than tripled the […]
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Expert to discuss ongoing evolution of surgical training
During Monday’s Charles G. Drake History of Surgery Lecture, The Shifting Sands of Surgical Education, John R. Potts, MD, FACS, will discuss present challenges and future considerations in the evolving […]
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Honorary Fellowship in the ACS awarded to 10 prominent surgeons
Honorary Fellowship in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) will be awarded to 10 prominent surgeons from around the world during Sunday’s Convocation, 6:00–8:00 pm at the San Diego Convention […]
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Prof. Mehmet Haberal receives Distinguished Philanthropist Award
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Foundation Board of Directors will present the 2017 Distinguished Philanthropist Award to Mehmet Haberal, MD, FACS(Hon), FICS(Hon), FASA(Hon), at its annual Donor Recognition Luncheon […]
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Volunteer and enjoy member engagement activities at Clinical Congress 2017
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is offering a variety of ways to stay active and help the community while you attend Clinical Congress 2017. Volunteer opportunity The ACS is […]
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Microbiome research will revolutionize how the bowel is prepared for surgery, lecturer says
Microbiome research is rapidly advancing our understanding of the mechanisms that underpin surgical infection and wound healing, with findings that will soon be applied to the practice of gastrointestinal surgery. […]
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New accreditation program for rectal cancer emphasizes multidisciplinary approach
Over the Last two decades, hospitals in several European countries have steadily improved outcomes for rectal cancer patients by working in multidisciplinary teams. In the U.S., however, rectal cancer care […]
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New precision medicine tools translate lessons learned on the battlefield to civilian health care
In 2007, the U.S. Department of Defense launched a research study looking at ways to improve outcomes of wounded military personnel. In the decade since, the study has evolved into […]
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Excelsior Surgical Society meeting will include panel discussion, paper competition
The third meeting of the Excelsior Surgical Society will take place 7:00 am− 4:30 pm Sunday at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, Grand Hall C, Lobby Level. The theme of this […]
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ATLS preparing to release 10th Edition in 2018
The Advanced Trauma Life Support® (ATLS®) program teaches a systematic, concise process for the care of a trauma patient. The ATLS program was developed in 1978 as a new provision […]
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Bleeding Control instructor training continues at Clinical Congress
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT) introduced Stop the Bleed® during Clinical Congress 2016 and familiarized College leaders with the Bleeding Control instructional materials. The objective […]
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Cancer Staging Manual available in ACS Central
In October 2016, the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) published the Eighth Edition Cancer Staging Manual. This manual is recognized as the authoritative guide for cancer staging information and […]
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ACS Central: Connect. Learn. Recharge.
Make the most of your Clinical Congress experience by visiting the new ACS (American College of Surgeons) Central area, which is located in the San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall, […]
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Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST™) Workshop scheduled for Tuesday afternoon
The use of interventional procedures in vascular trauma has significantly increased over the last 10 years. Translational studies have noted the physiologic benefits of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the […]
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SESAP® 16 earns accolades for excellence and relevance to practice
Surgeons have greeted the 16th edition of the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP® 16) with accolades, saying that the newest version builds on SESAP’s legacy of excellence and relevance […]
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Celebrate surgery’s rich history at Clinical Congress
This year’s Clinical Congress will feature a number of opportunities for attendees to learn more about surgery’s rich history. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical History Group is sponsoring […]
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Ethical Issues in Surgical Care debuts at Clinical Congress
The ACS Committee on Ethics is pleased to announce the launch of Ethical Issues in Surgical Care, a landmark resource that defines a framework for the field of surgical ethics […]
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American College of Surgeons tackles opioid abuse epidemic with policies, education, and resources
Opioid prescriptions reached 259 million in 2012, which is more than enough to give every American adult his or her own bottle of pills. While opioids remain the mainstay pain […]
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Clinical Research Program events at Clinical Congress
The Alliance/American College of Surgeons Clinical Research Program (ACS CRP) will be sponsoring or cosponsoring a number of sessions at this year’s Clinical Congress. These sessions are offered in keeping […]
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CoC Annual Meeting Sunday, other events throughout Clinical Congress
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) invites all Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and other Clinical Congress attendees to the CoC Annual Meeting, 3:00−5:00 pm Sunday at the […]
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Commission on Cancer announces 2017 paper competition winners
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) hosts an annual paper competition for physicians-in-training to foster the importance of oncologic research in support of its mission: The Commission on Cancer is a […]
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CoC honors three State Chairs for outstanding performance
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) congratulates three State Chairs for their outstanding performance in 2016. The CoC State Chair Outstanding Performance Awards are presented this year to Tom Eisenhauer, MD, […]
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AWS presents educational sessions, awards dinner, networking breakfast
The Association of Women Surgeons (AWS), founded in 1981, offers its members a community of mentoring, education, and networking for personal and professional growth—all by women surgeons, for women surgeons. […]
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International Spotlight
Latin America Day The American College of Surgeons will host Latin America Day, an annual session presented entirely in Spanish, 2:30−5:45 pm Monday in the San Diego Convention Center, 6D. […]
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ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC is hosting networking events at Clinical Congress
The American College of Surgeons Professional Association political action committee (ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC) will host various events for members and SurgeonsPAC contributors at Clinical Congress 2017. ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC giveaway* Individuals who contribute […]
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ACS Case Reviews in Surgery online journal launched
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Education has launched a new online journal, ACS Case Reviews in Surgery, which will allow surgeons to learn through the review of […]
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OGB programs created for surgeons interested in volunteerism and humanitarianism
The mission of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Operation Giving Back (OGB) program is to leverage the passion, skills, and humanitarian ethos of the surgical community to effectively meet […]
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Learn about meeting regulatory requirements through the ACS SSR
This year’s Clinical Congress includes two ways for attendees to learn more about the newly reconstructed American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgeon Specific Registry (SSR). One is to visit the […]