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Genomics and big data key to advancing precision medicine
Francis S. Collins, MD, PhD, a physician-geneticist and Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH), describes the NIH as the “steward of medical and behavioral research for the U.S.” He presented the 2018 Martin Memorial Lecture, NIH: The National Institutes of Hope, immediately following Monday’s Opening Ceremony to Clinical Congress.
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Board of Regents/Governors session considers new approaches to ACS branding, member recruitment
Sunday’s joint meeting of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Regents (B/R) and Board of Governors (B/G) outlined strategies to enhance communication with the Fellows they represent, identified underused College resources to promote the organization’s brand, and provided an update on ACS health policy initiatives.
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Ronald V. Maier, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), FCSHK(Hon), urges Initiates to follow “Platinum Rule” when caring for patients
In his Presidential Address at the Convocation Sunday night, Ronald V. Maier, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon),FCSHK(Hon), the newly installed President of the American College of Surgeons, said surgeons should follow the “Platinum Rule” in caring for their patients.
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Yeu-Tsu Margaret Lee, MD, FACS, receives Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
Sunday night during Convocation, the American College of Surgeons presented the 2018 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award to Yeu-Tsu Margaret Lee, MD, FACS.
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Lecturer calls for open conversation about professionalism
Professionalism is the cornerstone of medical practice, yet there is no generally accepted definition of professional conduct, according to Thomas M. Scalea, MD, FACS, MCCM, who will deliver Tuesday’s annual Scudder Oration on Trauma, Homeward Bound.
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Physicians need to commit to diversity
Everyone in the medical profession has a role to play in bringing increased diversity to the physician workforce, according to Joan Y. Reede, MD, MS, MPH, MBA, who will deliver Tuesday’s annual Olga M. Jonasson Lecture, A Path Toward Diversity, Inclusion, and Excellence.
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Avoid complications by making sure patients are Strong for Surgery
The American College of Surgeons sponsors the Strong for Surgery campaign to help surgeons guide their patients in modifying the behaviors that put them at risk of negative outcomes. The campaign codifies the steps surgeons should take to ensure patients are healthy and strong enough for surgery.
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Computer-assisted technologies have revolutionized surgery, with more changes to come
The intersection of information technology, imaging, and robotics is transforming surgery more fundamentally than the transition from open to laparoscopic procedures, according to Jacques Marescaux, MD, FACS, FRSC(Hon), FJSES(Hon), FASA(Hon), who will present the annual Distinguished Lecture of the International Society of Surgery Wednesday.
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Renowned economist to discuss the ongoing evolution of value-based health care
Michael E. Porter, PhD, who is widely recognized as the father of modern business strategy, will deliver Wednesday’s John J. Conley Ethics and Philosophy Lecture, Value-Based Health Care Delivery: The Strategic Agenda.
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Surgeons honored for volunteerism and humanitarianism
Recipients of the 2018 American College of Surgeons Surgical Humanitarian Awards and Surgical Volunteerism Awards will be recognized Tuesday evening at the Board of Governors annual reception/dinner. Recipients were selected by the Board of Governors Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards Workgroup.
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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 their professional and personal goals. The AWS Foundation proudly honored the 2018 Award recipients at the AWS Foundation Awards Dinner Monday night at the Marriott Copley Place.
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Stop the Bleed courses offered at Clinical Congress
The American College of Surgeons is offering several Stop the Bleed®: Bleeding Control Basic and Instructor Courses during Clinical Congress 2018.
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Basil A. Pruitt, Jr., MD, FACS, FCCM, MCCM, recounts how serendipity can shape a surgical career
Representatives of the U.S. military health system met Sunday for the Excelsior Surgical Society meeting, and a highlight of the daylong session was the fourth annual Army Major John P. Pryor Lecture by guest lecturer Basil A. Pruitt, Jr., MD, FACS, FCCM, MCCM.