Keith N. Apelgren, MD, FACS
Dennis A. Boysen, MD, FACS
Lisa A. Colletti, MD, FACS
Jeffrey R. Johnson, MD, FACS
Larry R. Lloyd, MD, FACS
Michael K. McLeod, MD, FACS
James E. Reif, MD, FACS
Edward J. Rutkowski, MD, FACS
Donald J. Scholten, MD, FACS, Secretary
James G. Tyburski, MD, FACS
Gerald Zelenock, MD, FACS

Doctor Wesen introduced the new resident member of the Committee, Kumash Patel, MD, General Surgery, PGY IV, St. John Hospital, Detroit, Michigan.

2. Minutes: 18. September, 2002 Program Committee

The minutes for the 18. September, 2002 meeting of the Program Committee were reviewed. It was moved and seconded that the Minutes be approved. This motion received unanimous approval.

3. Application for CME Credits through ACS

The Committee considered the new ACS Procedure for Chapter Programs. The Chapter must apply on or before 13. December, 2002 to be in advance of the deadline for submitting the Program for review and approval of CME Category 1 Credit Hours. It was moved and seconded that the Program Committee submit the Annual Meeting Program to the ACS on or before 13. December, 2002. This motion received unanimous approval.

4. Review of ACS Guidelines for Collaboration of Industry and Surgical Organizations

The Guidelines were reviewed as was the “Prospective Contact List for MCACS 2003 Annual Meeting Exhibitors. Members of the Program Committee were requested to note any changes in Representatives or advise the Chair of requests they have made for unrestricted educational Grants for which exhibitor space will be made available during the Annual Meeting.

5. Review of 2002-2003 Resident Surgeons’ Competition Poster, Instructional Letter, Abstract Submission Form, etc.

The Committee reviewed the Poster and perused the associated materials. Additional copies of the Competition Poster and associated materials were requested by two Committee Members.

6. Review of Procedure: “Call for Resident Abstracts” // Abstract Deadline Date: 3. February, 2003

The 2002-2003 AMA Graduate Medical Education Directory, selected pages for the Michigan Programs, known as “The Green Book” was reviewed. It was noted that the Program Director for each Michigan Program listed was mailed a Competition Poster and associated forms. It was determined to communicate with the Program Directors at appropriate time intervals to encourage the submission of Abstracts.

The mailing of the 2003 Program to all Members and Residency Programs on 28. February, 2003 was discussed. It was noted that this will be possible, however only if the 3. February, 2003 deadline for Abstract submission is honored. Discussion ensued.

7. Review of 2002 Annual Meeting Program Format in consideration of 2003 Program in sequence with Mich. Committee On Trauma Meeting (13-14. May, 2003 ) and MCACS Meeting ( 15-17. May, 2003 ).

There was discussion regarding the possible overlap of trauma papers being considered. It was determined to schedule the presentation of the trauma papers to occur on Thursday, 15. May, 2003. Doctor Wesen will request Doctor Lawrence N. Diebel to invite Doctor David Hoyt to serve as a judge.

There was then discussion pertaining to the Draft 50th Annual Meeting Program Outline. There were several discussions pertaining to the CME Evaluation Card to be completed by the Members attending the Annual Meeting and Competition. It was determined to create an Evaluation card for each participating Resident to complete and submit.

The questioning of Residents as they complete presentation of their paper by the audience at large and or by the judges was discussed. It was determined that the time for questioning would reduce the time available for paper presentations.

Additional doctors were identified to serve as Judges Doctor Hoshal and Britton volunteered to contact these physicians and learn of their availability.

8. Report: 50th Anniversary Committee:

Doctor Hoshal reported that arrangements are underway to have a special recognition presented by the American College of Surgeons.

There was then discussion as to the invitation of the Governor Elect Jennifer Granholm to present a joint resolution of the Michigan Legislature. It was determined to invite Governor Elect Granholm to attend the Friday 16. May, 2003 Evening Annual Banquet, offer remarks and make the presentation.

There was discussion pertaining to the importance of the Collar and Walt Awards. It was determined that Doctor Hoshal would present the history of the Collar Award and that Doctor Daniel Reddy would present the history of the Walt Award.

The publication of a Chapter Historical Booklet was discussed. Doctor Silbergleit was requested to investigate this possibility and report at the next meeting of the Committee.

The creation of a Chapter Educational Foundation was discussed. It was determined that Mr. Plasman would research the details for creating a Chapter Foundation and report at the next meeting.

The opportunity for a 50th Celebration International Tour/Meeting in France with counterparts with an eventual exchange of surgeons practicing in France was discussed. There were no comments favoring nor unfavorable to this suggestion. It was determined to survey the membership as a part of the next regular communication regarding their interest in the Tour/Meeting.

Discussion resumed pertaining to the Draft 2003 Annual Meeting / Competition Program Outline. It was determined that the Thursday, 15. May, 2003 schedule be changed to accommodate the Young Surgeons Issues Forum from 2:00PM until 5:00PM, that there be no Chapter nor specific Traverse City Area Activity scheduled during Thursday afternoon. The Young Surgeons Issues Forum is to be followed at 6:00PM by a “Family BBQ” at the Grand Traverse Resort for Members, Residents, Exhibitors and their Families.

It was also Determined that the Saturday, 17. May, 2003 schedule be changed so that following continental breakfast for Members, Residents, Exhibitors and their Families, that there be one speaker from 9:00AM until 10:00AM, and that the Annual Meeting adjourn at 10:00AM. It was recommended that Frank R. Lewis, MD, FACS, Executive Director / Secretary-Treasurer, American Board of Surgery be the featured Saturday AM speaker. Doctor Obeid stated he would contact Doctor Lewis.

9. Discussion: Local Arrangements:

Doctor Rutkowski submitted a report indicating that he has identified several activities, for example a Tall Ships sailing adventure, which is weather dependent, tours of Leelanau County winerys, and a special Dennos Museum Exhibit. Discussion ensued. Doctor Rutkowski will be asked for further informaton pertaining to the Local Arrangements and Annual Banquet entertainment during the next Program Committee meeting.

10. Selection of Future Annual Meeting Locations:

There was discussion pertaining to the selection of a meeting facility for the 14-16. May, 2004 Annual Meeting. Following discussion, it was determined to conduct the 2004 Annual Meeting and Annual Resident Surgeons’ Competition at the Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, Michigan.

There was then discussion pertaining to the selection of a meeting facility for the 12-14. May, 2005 Annual Meeting. Although there was a strong preference to continue to conduct Annual Meetings in Northern Michigan, several properties were suggested, such as The Dearborn Inn, The Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids, and the Kellogg Center, Michigan State University. Mr. Plasman will obtain information regarding these properties for consideration at the next meeting.

11. Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the meeting, Doctor Wesen adjourned the meeting at 9:08 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Cheryl A. Wesen, MD, FACS, President Elect
And Chair, Program Committee