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Innovation Junction session provides blueprint for turning ideas into surgical products
“Medical device companies are 70 percent more likely to succeed if a physician is among the founders,” said panelist Amir Szold, MD, FACS.
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Surgeons and residents honored for volunteerism
Award recipients for 2021 include:
Seng-Feng Jeng, MD, FACS; Brent A. Senior, MD, FACS; Rochelle Dicker, MD, FACS; Rami Kantar, MD, MPH; and Chandrakanth Are, MBBS, FACS, FRCS. -
ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators hosts Special Session and announces 2021 members
The symposium will focus on future changes in surgery resident training prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. L.D. Britt and Dr. Ajit K. Sachdeva will moderate.
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Continuing Medical Education opportunities abound at Clinical Congress 2021
Practicing physicians are eligible to claim CME Credits for sessions they attend during the five-day meeting as well as sessions they engage in throughout the claiming period following the meeting—until February 1, 2022.
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SSR helps surgeons track outcomes and learn from their data
The ACS Surgeon Specific Registry™ is a comprehensive online quality improvement tool with 3.4 million case records and an active user base of more than 7,000 surgeons.
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New surgical breast cancer patient education program: A joint quality improvement initiative
Your Breast Cancer Surgery Program uses scientifically derived skill development techniques, engaging instructional media, and checklists to coach patients into becoming fully informed and active participants in their care and best recovery.
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SESAP® 17 and SESAP 17 Advanced provide new level of educational value
All of the content in SESAP® 17 and SESAP 17 Advanced is newly constructed for the 17th edition. All content underwent a multiyear, rigorous writing and peer-review process with expert surgeon authors representing a range of clinical and academic environments, general surgery, and surgical specialties and practices.
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ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC to host virtual engagement opportunities
The American College of Surgeons Professional Association Political Action Committee will host virtual engagement activities for members and SurgeonsPAC contributors at Clinical Congress 2021.
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Evidence-Based Decisions in Surgery expands offerings
Now featuring nearly 85 modules, EBDS continues to expand. During Clinical Congress, the College will showcase new and updated modules.
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Tune in for the ACS Convocation tonight
The College will confer Fellowship on more than 2,300 Initiates from the U.S., Canada, and around the globe, install new officers, and recognize award recipients for 2021.
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Dr. Anthony S. Fauci to discuss lingering COVID-19 challenges
Following the Opening Ceremony of Clinical Congress 2021, Anthony S. Fauci, MD, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will deliver the Martin Memorial Lecture.
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Gibbon Lecturer: Coronary bypass surgery is unrivaled as a lifesaver
Bruce W. Lytle, MD, FACS, will discuss the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease (CAD) and the continued relevance of coronary bypass surgery in the prevention of CAD death.
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Engage with your peers during Clinical Congress
Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, Director, ACS Division of Member Services, and ACS Executive Director-Elect, will host Morning Brew—a virtual morning chat about educational sessions and engagement activities—Monday to Wednesday.
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Daily Schedule-at-a-glance — Sunday, October 24
Clinical Congress provides leading-edge educational opportunities for surgeons, medical students, surgical residents, and other members of the operating room team. Today’s programming begins at 9:00 am Central Time.
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ICYMI: Saturday tweets from #ACSCC21
The ACS invites all Clinical Congress 2021 attendees to Join the #ACSCC21 Conversation on social media.
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Calling all residents: Don’t miss today’s Surgery Resident Program
The three-hour Surgery Resident Program will feature presentations from ACS leaders and subject matter experts on a range of topics, including personal finances, contract negotiations, diversity in graduate medical education, and ergonomics.
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CoC kicks off 100th Anniversary Celebration
Established by the ACS in 1922, the CoC is a consortium of professional organizations, dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.