Committees of the American College of Surgeons
To produce and administer the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP); to aid surgeons in attaining and maintaining the high level of knowledge and understanding necessary to provide optimal patient care.
Chair: John A. Weigelt, MD, FACS, Milwaukee, WI
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Chicago, IL
Belinda Andry, Chicago, IL
Chrysa Cullather, Chicago, IL
Advisory Committee on SESAP page
Allied Health Professionals Committee
To comprehensively address the educational needs of allied health professionals as members of surgical teams, to educate surgeons regarding the roles of allied health professionals, to support and assist allied health professionals involved in surgical care; to participate in defining duties of allied health professionals, and to assist with the process of accreditation of their respective educational programs.
Chair: Constantine V. Godellas, MD, FACS, Maywood, IL
Vice-Chair: Reid Adams, MD, FACS, Charlottesville, VA
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Chicago, IL
Kim Echert, Chicago, IL
Krashina S. Hudson, Chicago, IL
Allied Health Professionals Committee page
The Central Judiciary Committee (CJC) is a Regental Committee which has the general supervision and direction of disciplinary matters under the Board of Regents. The CJC consists of five Fellows of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), three of whom must be Regents. Members of the CJC are appointed by the Board of Regents and serve until such time as their successors are appointed and qualified.
Chair: Mark C. Weissler, MD, FACS, Chapel Hill, NC
Staff: Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Ellen MacRae Waller, Chicago, IL
Central Judiciary Committee page
Established by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) in 1922, the multidisciplinary CoC establishes standards to ensure quality, multidisciplinary, and comprehensive cancer care delivery in health care settings; conducts surveys in health care settings to assess compliance with those standards; collects standardized data from CoC-accredited health care settings to measure cancer care quality; uses data to monitor treatment patterns and outcomes and enhance cancer control and clinical surveillance activities, and develops effective educational interventions to improve cancer prevention, early detection, cancer care delivery, and outcomes in health care settings. Commission membership is comprised of 100 individuals who are either surgeons representing the College or member organization representatives from the 50 national, professional organizations affiliated with the Commission. The activities of the Commission are coordinated through the Accreditation, Cancer Liaison, Education, Executive, Member Organization Steering, and Quality Integration committees.
Chair: Stephen B. Edge, MD, FACS, Buffalo, NY
Chair-Elect: Daniel P. McKellar, MD, FACS, Greenville, OH
Staff: David P. Winchester, MD, FACS, Medical Director
Connie Bura, Chicago, IL
Lynda Watt, Chicago, IL
Comprehensive Communications Committee
To enhance the public profile and visibility of the American College of Surgeons.
Chair: Marshall Z. Schwartz, MD, FACS, Philadelphia, PA
Staff: Lynn Kahn, Chicago, IL
Comprehensive Communications Committee page
Continuous Professional Development, Committee on
To comprehensively address the educational needs of practicing surgeons in both academic and community-based settings, across the surgical disciplines, and throughout the different career stages, from the junior to senior level surgeon.
Chair: Douglas L. Wooster, MD, FACS,
Vice-Chair: Kathleen R. Liscum, MD, FACS,
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Chicago, IL
Cherylnn Sherman, Chicago, IL
Committee on Continuous Professional Development page
The mission of the Committee on Diversity Issues is to study the educational and professional needs of underrepresented surgeons and surgical trainees and the impact that its work may have on the elimination of health disparities among diverse population groups. To this end, the Committee seeks recognition and support from the ACS through the College’s mission policies and programs.
Chair: Selwyn Rogers, Jr., MD, FACS, Boston, MA
Staff: Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Peg Haar, Chicago, IL
Committee on Diversity Issues pages
To provide the overall direction, guidance, and coordination for the spectrum of educational activities of the American College of Surgeons and to comprehensively address the needs of various learners, including practicing surgeons, surgery residents and Fellows, and medical students, at the various stages in their professional development and from across the surgical disciplines. (Committee goals.)
Chair: Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, Baltimore, MD
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Chicago, IL
Linda K. Lupi, Chicago, IL
Susan Rosero, Chicago, IL
Committee on Emerging Surgical Technology and Education (CESTE)
To study the implications of emerging surgical technologies and to suggest the best methods of developing generic policies that will accelerate education in this area and protect our patients' welfare.
Chair: Barrett G. Haik, MD, FACS, Memphis, TN
Vice-Chair: Edgar D. Staren, MD, FACS, Zion, IL
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Chicago, IL
Committee on Emerging Surgical Technology and Education (CESTE) pages
To provide the Board of Regents with a means for deliberation and preparation of ethical issues which the College may address.
Chair: Mark C. Weissler, MD, FACS, Chapel Hill, NC
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC Chicago, IL
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Chicago, IL
Committee for the Forum on Fundamental Surgical Problems
To select abstracts for the Owen H. Wangensteen Forum on Fundamental Surgical Problems.
Chair: Michael T. Longaker, MD, MBA, FACS, Stanford, CA
Vice-Chair: Frank W. Sellke, MD, FACS, Providence, RI
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Julie A. Tribe, MSEd, Chicago, IL
Kathryn Matousek, Chicago, IL
Committee for the Forum on Fundamental Surgical Problems
General Surgery Coding and Reimbursement Committee
Formed at the request of the College's Advisory Council for General Surgery in 1991, the Committee formerly called the CPT/RUC Committee, represents and acts in the interests of General Surgeons and their clinical practices regarding regulatory, legislative, and other issues that impact coding, billing and reimbursement for general surgical services.
Chair: John T.
Staff: Christian Shalgian, Washington, DC
General Surgery Coding and Reimbursement Committee page
Health Policy Steering Committee
The purpose of the Health Policy Steering Committee is to:
- Identify public policy issues and concerns affecting surgeons and our patients.
- Prioritize these issues and concerns, identify those on which the American College of Surgeons should focus its attention and resources and recommend these priorities to the Board of Regents.
- Develop action plans for addressing these issues, including recommending positions and initiatives the College should adopt.
- Expand and monitor mechanisms by which the American College of Surgeons makes surgeons, our patients and the public aware of our health policies and agendas.
- Develop and maintain mechanisms by which legislative and regulatory issues can be addressed in a timely and effective manner.
Vice-Chair: LaMar S. McGinnis MD, FACS, Atlanta, GA
Staff: Christian Shalgian, Washington, DC
Health Policy Steering Committee roster
The charge to the committee is to guide the College in: (1) methods to propagate and disseminate information for education of the Fellowship; (2) evaluation and preparation of interactive technologies for all aspects of Fellowship management and education; (3) the preparation and maintenance of policies necessary to coordinate and insure compatibility of information technology within the College; (4) participation in national committees and leadership organizations that direct the application of healthcare information technology and direct healthcare information technology policy; and (5) a gradual but continuous migration of all forms of communication within the College, between the College and its Fellowship, and among the Fellowship, from conventional methods to methods utilizing the latest mainstream technology
Chair: Gretchen Jackson, MD, FACS, Nashville, TN
Staff: Howard Tanzman, Chicago, IL
Patti Anderson, Chicago, IL
Committee on Informatics pages
International Relations Committee
To promote relationships between the College and surgeons throughout the world in the areas of clinical practice, education, and research in order to provide a basis for optimal health care delivery.
Chair:
Vice-Chair: Stephen A. Deane, MB, BS, FRACS, FRCSC, FACS, Newcastle, Australia
Staff: Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Kate Early, Chicago, IL
International Relations Committee page
Medical Student Education, Committee on
To comprehensively address the educational needs in surgery for medical students during all four years of medical school; to support educational efforts that facilitate the transition from medical school to residency training; and facilitate the involvement of medical students in the educational activities of the American College of Surgeons. (Committee goals)
Chair: Andre R. Campbell, MD, FACS, San Francisco, CA
Vice-Chair: Celeste M. Hollands, MD, FACS, Mobile, AL
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Chicago, IL
Krashina S. Hudson, Chicago, IL
Committee on Medical Student Education pages
Member Services Liaison Committee
To advise the Board of Regents on all issues related to membership in the College, including applications for Fellowship; revisions to membership requirements; and matters related to dues and status changes. The Member Services Liaison Committee has oversight responsibilities for all credentials committees that the Board of Regents may establish for the purpose of allocation review.
Chair: Thomas V. Whalen, MD, FACS, Allentown, PA
Staff: Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Member Services Liaison Committee page
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Co-Chairs: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS,
Staff: Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH,
Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
To provide a resource to the College in policy development concerning surgical care quality improvement and patient safety; provide educational information for the profession and public on the subjects of surgical care quality improvement and patient safety; and to help the College provide input to public and private sector entities that are involved in the development and implementation of performance- and cost-based incentive programs.
Chair: Frank Opelka, MD, FACS, New Orleans, LA
Vice-Chair: Donald Moorman, MD, FACS, Boston, MA
Staff: Christian Shalgian, Washington, DC
Karen Richards, Chicago, IL
Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement page
Committee on Perioperative Care
To serve as the primary resource to the College, the profession, the community and the government on topics concerning perioperative care. The mission of the CPC is to develop and present information and recommendations related to education, technology, standards of care, clinical and facilities management and assessment of outcomes.
Chair: T. Forcht Dagi, MD, FACS, Newton Centre, MA
Vice Chair: Susan A. Stuart, MD, FACS, Phoenix, AZ
Staff: Karen Richards, Chicago, IL
Alexandra Marchel, Chicago, IL
Committee on Perioperative Care page
Responsible for planning and implementing the continuing educational offerings of the College, primarily the postgraduate courses, sessions and symposia at the annual Clinical Congress. In addition to its 11-member committee, over 30 liaison members represent the various disciplines and groups in surgery.
Chair: Barbara L. Bass, MD, FACS, Houston, TX
Vice-Chair: Robert R. Bahnson, MD, FACS, Columbus, OH
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Julie Tribe, Chicago, IL
Kay Anthony, Chicago, IL
Resident and Associate Society (RAS-ACS)
The RAS will serve to familiarize surgical residents and young surgeons with the ACS and its programs and the value of being a Fellow. The RAS will also provide opportunities for the opinions and concerns of residents and young surgeons to be heard by the ACS leadership. The RAS will provide an avenue for participation in ACS affairs and promote the development and use of leadership skills in organized surgery.
Chair: Joshua Mammen, MD, Kansas City, KS
Vice-Chair: Heena P. Santry, MD, Worcester, MA
Staff: Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Peg Haar, Chicago, IL
Resident and Associate Society (RAS-ACS) pages
Resident Education, Committee on
To comprehensively address the educational needs of surgical residents and fellows from across the surgical disciplines and to support educational efforts to facilitate the transition from medical school to residency training and from residency training into surgical practice. (Committee goals)
Chair: Gayle E. Woodson, MD, FACS,
Vice-Chair: Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, FACS,
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Patrice Gabler Blair, MPH, Chicago, IL
Cherylnn Sherman, Chicago, IL
Committee on Resident Education pages
To promote and administer the American College of Surgeons Research Scholarships, Fellowships, and Awards.
Chair: Julie A. Freischlag, FACS,
Staff: Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Kate Early, Chicago, IL
To be concerned with, and to represent the College in, matters addressing the progress of academic surgery and the funding, content, and direction of surgical research as it pertains to improving the care of patients.
Chair: Colleen M. Brophy, MD, FACS, Nashville, TN
Vice-Chair: John D. Birkmeyer, MD, FACS,
Staff: Karen Richards, Chicago, IL
Alexandra Marchel, Chicago, IL
Surgical Research Committee pages
To improve all phases of the management of the injured patient including prehospital care and transportation, hospital care, and rehabilitation; to prevent injuries in the home, in industry, on the highway, and during participation in sports; to establish and implement institutional and systems standards for care of the injured; to provide education to improve trauma care; and to cooperate with other national organizations with similar objectives.
Chair: Michael F. Rotondo, MD, FACS, Greenville, NC
Vice-Chair: Raul Coimbra, MD, FACS, San Diego, CA
Staff: John Fildes, MD, FACS, Las Vegas, NV
Carol Williams, Chicago, IL
Committee on Video-Based Education
To survey existing medical motion pictures, to decide upon subjects suitable for motion picture illustration, and to determine and develop the demand for such films.
Chair: Tonia M. Young-Fadok, MB, MS, FACS, Phoenix, AZ
Vice-Chair: William B. Inobnet, MD, FACS, New York, NY
Staff: Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, Chicago, IL
Julie Tribe, Chicago, IL
Gay Lynn Dykman, Chicago, IL
Committee on Video-Based Education page
To promote recruitment and retention of Fellowship within the American College of Surgeons among women in the surgical specialties; to aid in the development of and enhance the leadership roles for women surgeons within the American College of Surgeons as well as other surgical and medical organizations.
Chair: Hilary A. Sanfey, MB, BCh, FACS, Springfield, IL
Vice-Chair: Traci Lynn Hedrick, MD, Charlottesville, VA
Staff: Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Donna Coulombe, Chicago, IL
To serve as an inclusive organization for Young Fellows (age 45 and younger); to provide opportunities for Young Fellows to be involved with College activities—four Work Groups are available: Advocacy, Communications, Education, and Member Services; to plan and conduct an annual Leadership Conference, which is held in conjunction with the Joint Advocacy Surgical Conference; and to present an Annual Forum during the College’s Clinical Congress so that Young Fellows have opportunities to network with each other, to share their concerns, and to meet with members of the College’s leadership
Chair: Laurel Soot, MD, FACS, Portland, OR
Vice-Chair: Samual Robert Todd, MD, FACS, NY, NY
Staff: Patricia L. Turner, MD, FACS, Chicago, IL
Peg Haar, Chicago, IL
Young Fellows Association pages
Revised May 2, 2012