Please join us on Tuesday, October 13, for our annual Chapter Showcase, the education program that focuses on new programs and activities being lead by chapters of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In addition, we will have reports on two issues that are a significant concern to many of the College’s chapters—how to get Young Surgeons involved and how new regulations governing corporate sponsorship income may affect chapters’ education missions.

Please join us for this afternoon program that will help strengthen your chapter’s activities. Refreshments and cookies will be served.

Welcome and Introductions

Michael Sarap, MD, FACS, President, Ohio Chapter
Brad Feldman, Executive Director, Ohio Chapter
The Ohio Chapter will report on how its recent collaborative efforts has increased attendance at and interest in the Chapter’s annual meeting.
Chapter Showcase: The Ohio Chapter (650K PDF)

Wanda Johnson, Executive Director, Tennessee Chapter
The Tennessee Chapter is leading efforts, through collaboration, to introduce and expand the use of ACS NSQIP in hospitals across the Volunteer State. In addition, this chapter’s collaborative efforts in trauma and cancer have enhanced its programs and activities in these areas as well.
What We Learned in Kindergarten (645K PDF)

Mark Savarise, MD, FACS, Vice Chair, Young Fellows Association
Dr. Savarise will detail how this new group was formed, and how the new Young Fellows Association will provide opportunities for involvement in the College and its chapters.
Young Fellows Association: Who We Are and What We Are Doing (1000K PDF)

Richard Reiling, MD, FACS, Chair, ACS Foundation
The future prospects of corporate sponsorship will be reviewed, and Dr. Reiling will outline strategies for chapters to utilize to benefit chapters’ education missions.
The Chapter Annual Meeting (170K PDF)