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Welcome to Clinical Congress 2019
On behalf of the Board of Regents and Officers of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), ACS President Ronald V. Maier, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), FCSHK(Hon), FCCS(Hon), welcomes attendees to San Francisco, CA, for Clinical Congress 2019. The theme of this year’s conference is For Our Patients, reflecting the central focus of his 2018 Presidential Address.
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Valerie W. Rusch, MD, FACS, to be installed as 100th ACS President at Convocation
Valerie W. Rusch, MD, FACS, an esteemed thoracic surgeon from New York, NY, will be installed as the 2019−2020 ACS President at Sunday night’s Convocation. The First and Second Vice-Presidents also will be installed at this event.
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R. Phillip Burns, MD, FACS, will receive 2019 Distinguished Service Award
In appreciation for his exceptional and continuous service as a Fellow of the ACS, as well as his foresight in recognizing the issues affecting training for surgical residents, the ACS Board of Regents will present its highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, to R. Phillip Burns, MD, FACS, at Convocation.
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Honorary Fellowship in the ACS to be awarded to 12 prominent surgeons
The ACS will accord Honorary Fellowship to 12 prominent surgeons from around the world at Sunday night’s Convocation.
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Board of Governors Annual Business Meeting will highlight successes and health policy issues
At its Annual Business Meeting Sunday, the Board of Governors (B/G) of the ACS will review the progress that B/G Workgroups and Pillars have made in 2018−2019, as well as receive special reports from the ACS Foundation, Advisory Councils, Resident and Associate Society, Young Fellows Association, and ACS Professional Association Political Action Committee (ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC).
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Special Session focuses on results of ACS member survey on firearm injury prevention
In an effort to engage all American College of Surgeons (ACS) members, the Committee on Trauma administered a confidential, deidentified, web-based survey to all active and retired U.S. members on topics related to firearm injury prevention and advocacy. Results of the study will be presented during Tuesday’s Special Session, ACS Membership Survey Results on Firearm Injury Prevention.
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Don’t miss Monday’s Special Session on the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon EducatorsTM was developed under the auspices of the ACS Division of Education and formally launched at Clinical Congress 2017 in San Diego, CA. Major strides have been made since its launch, and the Academy is pursuing a number of exciting new initiatives. Some of these efforts will be highlighted during a Special Session Monday.
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Christopher K. Payne, MD, FACS, to receive Distinguished Philanthropist Award
The Board of Directors of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Foundation will present the 2019 Distinguished Philanthropist Award to Christopher K. Payne, MD, FACS, at its annual Donor Recognition Luncheon Monday. The award recognizes Dr. Payne for his philanthropic endeavors, service to the surgical profession, and long-lasting contributions to the medical community and the ACS.
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Patricia J. Numann, MD, FACS, to receive ACS Lifetime Achievement Award
Patricia J. Numann, MD, FACS, Past-President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a general surgeon from Syracuse, NY, will receive the ACS Lifetime Achievement Award at Sunday night’s Convocation.
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Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono to receive 2019 Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
The American College of Surgeons and the Women in Surgery Committee are honored to present the 2019 Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women Award to Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono, MD, FACS, at Convocation Sunday night.
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Colonel Norman M. Rich, MD, FACS, will receive inaugural Distinguished Military Lifetime Achievement Award
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Norman M. Rich, MD, FACS, DMCC, MC, will receive the first American College of Surgeons Distinguished Military Lifetime Achievement Award at Sunday night’s Convocation.
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Surgeons honored for volunteerism and humanitarianism
Recipients of the 2019 American College of Surgeons Board of Governors (B/G) Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards will be recognized Tuesday evening at the Board of Governors annual reception/dinner. Recipients were selected by the B/G Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards Workgroup.
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SESAP® 17 takes excellence and expertise to another level
The newest editon of the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP®) is being unveiled this week at Clinical Congress 2019. The new edition is available at the SESAP exhibit in ACS Central.
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Fifth Annual Excelsior Surgical Society meeting will focus on quality surgical care
The fifth annual Excelsior Surgical Society Symposium will take place Sunday at Clincal Congress. The theme of this year’s meeting is The Complete Surgeon. The program will be educational for surgeons at every stage of their career.
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Visit ACS Central to connect with and learn more about the College
Make the most of your Clinical Congress experience and visit ACS Central Monday through Wednesday in the Exhibit Hall. ACS Central is your go-to place to learn about the latest College programs and services, engage with ACS staff, purchase publications and ACS-branded merchandise only available at Clinical Congress, get together with friends and colleagues, charge your devices, or simply sit and relax.
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Get quick training on innovative patient education programs at ACS Central
A new series of interactive and engaging 30-minute sessions will be offered Monday through Wednesday at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Central Theatre to showcase innovative patient engagement and education programs. Learn about new requirements, best practices, and all the resources that the ACS offers to support surgical patients to ensure their safe recovery post-discharge.
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Expand your knowledge of surgical history at Clinical Congress
Clinical Congress 2019 features a number of opportunities for attendees to learn about surgical history.
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Don’t miss this Town Hall
Tuesday’s Town Hall, Avoiding Personal Financial Nightmares in a Surgical Career, will address important professional and personal considerations that relate to financial planning.
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Estate Planning Seminar will focus on charitable giving options
The American College of Surgeons Foundation will present a financial planning seminar Tuesday in the ACS Theatre. Learn the latest news on charitable giving options, such as independent retirement account rollovers, trusts, estate planning, and bequests.
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Financial Pressures Facing Surgeons: ACS Response
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Advocacy and Health Policy team advocates for surgeons at the federal and state level. To learn about the College’s efforts, stop by the ACS Theatre in ACS Central, 1:15−2:15 pm Monday.
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Learn how the ACS Surgeon Specific Registry can help you meet regulatory requirements
Clinical Congress attendess have the opportunity to learn more about the American College of Surgeons Surgeon Specific Registry (ACS SSR™). Visit the SSR booth in ACS Central Monday through Wednesday.
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Stop by the Exhibit Hall to participate in The Surgical Metrics Project
New at Clinical Congress 2019 is The Surgical Metrics Project, which will allow participants to explore the use of wearable technologies to measure surgical decision making and technique.
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Learn about the latest advances in cancer care at Clinical Congress
American College of Surgeons Cancer Programs will offer a range of educational sessions at Clinical Congress.
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AWS hosts educational program, networking events in conjunction with Clinical Congress
The Association of Women Surgeons (AWS), founded in 1981, is a not-for-profit educational and professional organization, the mission of which is to inspire, encourage, and enable women surgeons to realize their professional and personal goals. It offers its members a community of mentoring, education, and networking; promotes leadership opportunities; and celebrates the achievements of women surgeons worldwide. On Saturday, AWS hosted educational sessions at its 2019 annual conference, with the theme Sculpting Our Future.
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New Evidence-Based Decisions in Surgery digital book available at ACS Central
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Division of Education is showcasing new and updated modules of Evidence-Based Decisions in Surgery (EBDS) this year at Clinical Congress. Now featuring more than 75 modules, EBDS continues to expand.
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Residents and surgical educators invited to explore the Mastery in General Surgery Program
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Mastery in General Surgery Program offers graduating residents a unique experience following their formal training—a professional development opportunity that is tailored to their individual career interests. The Mastery Program will host an informal Meet and Greet Tuesday in the Education area of ACS Central.
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Operation Give Back sponsoring several events at Clinical Congress
The mission of the American College of Surgeons Operation Giving Back (OGB) program is to leverage the passion, skills, and humanitarian ethos of the surgical community to effectively meet the needs of medically underserved populations. OGB is sponsoring or supporting several sessions and activities at this year’s Clinical Congress. Surgeons at all stages of their career and in all specialties are encouraged to participate.
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ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC hosts networking events
The American College of Surgeons Professional Associaton Political Action Committee (ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC) will host various events for members and SurgeonsPAC contributors at Clinical Congress.