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Register Now for Clinical Congress 2024

May 14, 2024

Recognizing the importance of offering practicing surgeons and surgical trainees continuing support to balance building their families with grow their careers, the ACS Board of Governors revised two 2021 statements in collaboration with several stakeholder groups.

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Blue Ribbon Committee II Advises Sweeping Changes in Surgical Education

May 14, 2024

The second Blue Ribbon Committee on Surgical Education (BRC II) announced its recommendations for optimizing the future of surgical education at the April American Surgical Association (ASA) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

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Read this week's entire issue for the latest news on the ACS and the field of surgery.

May 14, 2024 Issue
Dr. Callisia Clarke Will Be Appointed to US Cancer Advisory Board
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Dr. Callisia Clarke Will Be Appointed to US Cancer Advisory Board

Dr. Clarke is nationally recognized and an expert in cancer disparities and management of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
Apply to Become Next JACS Editor-in-Chief
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Apply to Become Next JACS Editor-in-Chief

The ACS is seeking a widely published surgeon-scientist and inspirational leader to serve as the next Editor-in-Chief.

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Current Literature

Commentaries summarize important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Review Agenda for July Quality and Safety Conference and Register Today
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Review Agenda for July Quality and Safety Conference and Register Today

Register to connect with others and discuss expanding your impact as a healthcare professional.

Claim CME Credit

Eligible physicians can now claim CME credit for engaging with the content of the ACS Brief. For each issue, 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.

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ACS Addresses Career-Long Competency for Surgeons

May 14, 2024

The Board of Governors Physician Competency and Health Workgroup recently published an article in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons about sustaining the lifelong competency of surgeons. The article informed a new ACS statement, and article lead author, Todd K. Rosengart, MD, FACS, was recently interviewed for the May Bulletin cover story about why a multifaceted approach to physician competency is essential.

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Residents: Register Today for Surgery Resident Program at Clinical Congress 2024  

This 2-day program will focus on preparing trainees for a career in surgery.

Submit Abstracts for Clinical Congress 2024 Medical Student Program

The top 48 abstracts will be invited to present during the Medical Student Program ePoster Session–apply by June 12.

CoC Paper Competition Is Accepting Submissions through July 9

The competition encourages physicians in training to further oncologic research.

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Brief Reviews

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Genetic Connections in Surgical Oncology

An exploration of literature on the importance of understanding genetic connections in different types of cancer and the use of precision medicine.
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Colonoscopy versus FIT-Fecal DNA for Colon Cancer Screening

Examines current literature on scientific basis of colon cancer screening methods, specifically, the efficacy of colonoscopy vs FIT-fecal DNA testing.
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Laparoscopy in the Context of Trauma: Too Slow or Too Fast?

Examines current literature on the various uses, benefits, and limitations of laparoscopy in trauma care.
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