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Abcarian Lecture will highlight future cancer framework

on: October 25, 2021
Abcarian Lecture will highlight future cancer framework

“This is a unique moment in time to look back and forward at the same time at the factors that have driven improvements in cancer care for the past 100 years,” said Heidi Nelson, MD, FACS. Read more

Churchill Lecture to explore how surgeons influence the course of health care innovation

on: October 25, 2021
Churchill Lecture to explore how surgeons influence the course of health care innovation

“As mankind is concerned, the differentiation between a doctor and a surgeon is a relatively modern invention,” said Allan D. Kirk, MD, PhD, FACS. Read more

Join the Committee on Trauma’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

on: October 25, 2021
Join the Committee on Trauma’s 100th Anniversary Celebration

Celebration activities will get underway at the 2022 Committee on Trauma Annual Meeting and the Advanced Trauma Life Support® Global Symposium next spring. Read more

Wangensteen Scientific Forum dedicated to Dr. Stanley W. Ashley

on: October 25, 2021
Wangensteen Scientific Forum dedicated to Dr. Stanley W. Ashley

Since 1967, the Scientific Forum program has been dedicated to a surgeon who exemplifies the qualities of a successful academic surgeon. Dr. Ashley is described as “a selfless and committed educator and mentor.” Read more

Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton, Jr., MD, FACS, receives Distinguished Military Contribution Award

on: October 25, 2021
Lt. Gen. Paul K. Carlton, Jr., MD, FACS, receives Distinguished Military Contribution Award

The award recognizes Dr. Carlton’s outstanding contributions to the field of surgery while serving in the military. He is the third recipient of the award in the College’s 108-year history. Read more

Trauma surgeon M. Margaret Knudson, MD, FACS, honored for inspiring women in surgery

on: October 25, 2021
Trauma surgeon M. Margaret Knudson, MD, FACS, honored for inspiring women in surgery

Dr. Knudson’s pioneering career, including as a visiting surgeon in Iraq, has paved the way for young women in surgery, exemplifying the spirit of the Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award. Read more

RAS presents Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award to Dr. Matthew D. Neal

on: October 25, 2021
RAS presents Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award to Dr. Matthew D. Neal

The Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons recognized Matthew D. Neal, MD, FACS, during Convocation, Sunday evening. Read more

Regional anesthesia for the practicing, general surgeon

on: October 25, 2021

This year’s skills didactic on regional anesthesia showed surgeons how the implementation of the transversus abdominis plane block, ilioinguinal block, and pectoral block can benefit patient recovery. The course also contrasted an infiltrative and laparoscopic approach with traditional ultrasound-guided delivery of regional... Read more

PartnerCME Joint Providership Program expands learning options for medical organizations

on: October 25, 2021
PartnerCME Joint Providership Program expands learning options for medical organizations

The ACS Division of Education provides Continuing Medical Education in a range of learning formats for not-for-profit organizations outside of the ACS. Educational content is available for physicians and other health care professionals. Read more

Don’t miss the 2021 virtual TQIP Annual Conference, November 15–17

on: October 25, 2021
Don’t miss the 2021 virtual TQIP Annual Conference, November 15–17

This year’s conference will bring together trauma medical directors, program managers, coordinators, and registrars from Trauma Quality Improvement Program centers across the country, with content focusing on performance improvement, best practices, new trauma standards, and more. Read more

Clinical Congress 2022 — San Diego hotel reservations are now available

on: October 25, 2021

Attendees can now book their Clinical Congress 2022 hotel reservations at discounted nightly rates via the official hotel provider for the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress. Read more

To Heal All With Skill and Trust

on: October 25, 2021
To Heal All With Skill and Trust

The American College of Surgeons is launching a new effort to renew our promise to patients and our communities, challenging ourselves to recommit to fundamental ethos of surgery, salute and reignite our dedication and purpose, and rededicate ourselves to the leadership role we must play. Read more

ACS President encourages surgeons to use an enhanced recovery approach to the COVID-19 pandemic

on: October 24, 2021
ACS President encourages surgeons to use an enhanced recovery approach to the COVID-19 pandemic

Dr. Julie A. Freischlag called on Fellows to enhance recovery, elevate healing, and spread hope to patients in her Presidential Address. Read more

ACS officers for 2021-2022 installed at Convocation

on: October 24, 2021
ACS officers for 2021-2022 installed at Convocation

Immediate Past-President of the ACS J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS, MCCM, MAMSE (right), has officially presented the Presidential Medallion to Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), DFSVS, MAMSE. Read more

Drake Lecturer to review shared history of orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons

on: October 24, 2021
Drake Lecturer to review shared history of orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons

Edward C. Benzel, MD, FACS, will explain the legacy of a turf battle that culminated with the two groups on the receiving end of potentially devastating legal and public relations campaigns over the use of pedicle screws. Read more

Researcher to discuss importance of collaboration, perseverance

on: October 24, 2021
Researcher to discuss importance of collaboration, perseverance

In the I. S. Ravdin Lecture in the Basic and Surgical Sciences, Melina R. Kibbe, MD, FACS, FAHA, will review her lab’s work developing a suite of targeted nanotherapies and the lessons learned on how scientists approach research. Read more

Daily Schedule-at-a-glance — Monday, October 25

on: October 24, 2021
Daily Schedule-at-a-glance — Monday, October 25

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 with the Opening Ceremony at 8:00 am Central Time. Read more

ICYMI: Tweets from #ACSCC21

on: October 24, 2021

The ACS invites all Clinical Congress 2021 attendees to Join the #ACSCC21 Conversation on social media. Read more

Dr. David P. Winchester receives Distinguished Service Award

on: October 24, 2021
Dr. David P. Winchester receives Distinguished Service Award

The Board of Regents selected Dr. Winchester for its highest honor given annually in recognition for his exceptional and continuous service to the College. Read more

Dr. L.D. Britt receives the ACS Lifetime Achievement Award

on: October 24, 2021
Dr. L.D. Britt receives the ACS Lifetime Achievement Award

An esteemed Fellow of the College since 1989 and a Past-President of the ACS, Dr. Britt is known for introducing the term “acute care surgery” and was a principal architect of this emerging specialty. Read more

CoC honors State Chairs and Cancer Liaison Physicians for outstanding work

on: October 24, 2021
CoC honors State Chairs and Cancer Liaison Physicians for outstanding work

The State Chair Outstanding Performance Award recipients for 2021— Richard Bold, MD, FACS; Amanda Kong, MD, FACS; Richard White, MD, FACS; and Peter Wu, MD, FACS—were recognized for their leadership and innovation, and for their contributions to the improvement of cancer care in a state or region. Read more

New and noteworthy in trauma education programs

on: October 24, 2021

Updated learning opportunities available in the coming months include the third edition of the Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM) Student Textbook and live training course, the Advanced Disaster Medical Response online course, and the Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness online course. Read more

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