Initiates Programs

Moderator: Karen Horvath, MD, FACS
Alternate Moderators: Hao Kenith Fang, MD, FACS and Patricia Turner, MD

Moving from an Idea to a Product: Lessons Learned – Louis C Argenta, MD, FACS
Introduced by: Karen Horvath, MD, FACS

Negotiating the Maze: From Idea to Lab to OR to Startup to Sale – James L. Cox, MD, FACS
Introduced by: H. Kenith Fang, MD, FACS

2004 Immigration and Surgery in America: The Ever Changing Face of the American College of Surgeons

Moderator: Anurag K. Das, MD, FACS
Alternate: Karen Horvath, MD, FACS

Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, FACS Introduced by Karen Horvath, MD, FACS
James S. T. Yao, MD, FACS Introduced by H. Kenith Fang, MD, FACS

2003 Surgeons Who Inspire: Overcoming Obstacles, Breaking-Down Barriers, Smashing Stereotypes

Moderator: Benjamin Mark Maser, MD, FACS

Sometimes Being a Minority is an Advantage - Alexa I. Canady, MD, FACS
Introduction by LaSalle D. Leffall Jr., MD, FACS

Patient to Surgeon--Do You Believe in Miracles? - Gary Ritten, MD
Introduction by Anna M. Ledgerwood, MD, FACS

You Are a Surgeon? The Trials, Tribulations and Redemption of a Wheelchair Surgeon - Peter A. Galpin, MD, FACS
Introduction by Charles E. Lucas, MD, FACS

2002 Surgical Frontiers

Moderator: Terry Buchmiller-Crair, MD, FACS

In Utero/Fetal - Michael R. Harrison, MD, FACS
Robotics/Emerging Technologies - Thomas M. Krummel, MD, FACS
Political/National Policy - Shawana Willey, MD, FACS
Volunteerism - Ramon Berguer, MD, FACS

2001 The Joy of a Surgical Career

Moderator: Brian Burkey, MD, FACS

Balancing Your Life and Your Career - Frederick L. Greene, MD, FACS
Adapting to Change: Surgery in a Rural Practice - Gary L. Timmerman, MD, FACS
Women in Surgery: Challenges & Rewards - Susan E. Mackinnon, MD, FACS
The Challenges of a Two Career Couple - G. Alexander Patterson, MD, FACS

2000 The Joy of a Surgical Career

Moderator: Kevin P. Lally, MD, FACS

Surgery in the Third World: Experiences in Afghanistan - James H. Duke, MD, FACS
The Joy of Scholarship - Robert H. Bartlett, MD, FACS
Education - Teaching Technical Skills - Lawrence W. Way, MD, FACS
Balance in Your Surgical Career - Joseph C. Maroon, MD, FACS

1999 Achieving Life's Goals

Moderator: David Easter, MD, FACS

Work-Budgeting your time, managing practice responsibilities, committee work, and CME activities. - James Mandell, MD, FACS
Play-The Importance of recreation, out of work activities, having a hobby, and more! - Beth H. Sutton, MD, FACS
Balance-Time management to achieve personal and professional goals. Combining work, fun, and play. Plus, how to say "no." - Frederick L. Greene, MD, FACS
Future-Financial goals and retirement planning. - Brian G. Miscall, MD, FACS

1998 Developing a Partnership with the ACS

Moderator: Rene Lafreniere, MD, FACS

What Does the ACS Do For You? - Charles Mabry, MD, FACS
The Committee on Young Surgeons - Gary Ferguson, MD, FACS
What You Can Do For the ACS - James Atkinson, MD, FACS

1997 Great Expectations: The Joy of a Surgical Career

Moderator: Gayle Minard, MD, FACS

Balance of Life's Priorities - Beth H. Sutton, MD, FACS
Adapting to Change - John J. Bergan, MD, FACS
My Choice of Practice/Maintaining Control: The Joy of Surgery - Joseph C. Maroon, MD, FACS
The Satisfied Patient: Tips for Success - Susan Cornelius

1996 How Good a Surgeon Are You?

Moderator: Charles E. Littlejohn, MD, FACS

Standard Credentialing - Palmer Q. Bessey, MD, FACS
Economic Credentialing - Joseph R. Carver, MD, FACS
Patient Satisfaction Indicators - Eugene C. Nelson, DSc, MPH
Outcomes Assessment - Eugene C. Nelson, DSc, MPH

1995 Surgery - Taking the High Road

Moderator: Martha D. McDaniel, MD, FACS

Promoting Ethical Legislation to Legislators - Charles L. Rice, MD, FACS
Standard Setting by the American College of Surgeons - Lloyd D. MacLean, MD, FACS
Ethical Issues in Surgery - Edward Partridge, MD, FACS
From Fee-Splitting to CPT Codes - John O. Gage, MD, FACS

1994 Effective Political Activities by Surgeons to Promote Quality Surgical Care

Moderator: Charles D. Mabry, MD, FACS

Making Health Care Policy - What Can One Surgeon Do? - Glenn R. Markus
Effective Activities at the State Level-The Role of Chapters and State Societies - Irving L. Kron, MD, FACS
The Perspective of a State Legislator - Emmit M. Jennings, MD, FACS
Working with Congress - Charles L. Rice, MD, FACS
Communicating with the Media and the Community - Linn Meyer

1993 Promoting Quality and Ethics in Surgical Practice

Moderator: Stephen J. Haines, MD, FACS

Governmental Perspectives on Clinical Guidelines Development and Outcomes Research - Ira E. Raskin, PhD
Understanding How Patients Perceive Risks: A Way to Improve Health Care Policy and Doctor-Patient Communication - Peter E. Polister, MD, PhD
Surgical Efficiency and Surgical Quality: Use, Limitations and Expectations of Decision Analysis in Clinical Care - Job Kievit, MD, PhD
Futile Surgical Care-One Viewpoint - J. Alex Haller, Jr., MD, FACS

1992 Your Future in a Changing Surgical Environment

Moderator: Martha D. McDaniel, MD, FACS

The Effects of Surgical Volume on Medicare Expenditures - P. William Curreri, MD, FACS
Initiatives in Quality of Care for the Future of Surgery - John R. Clarke, MD, FACS
Opportunities in Surgical Research - Andrew S. Wechsler, MD, FACS
Growing Patient Awareness and Expectations in the Changing Health Care Environment - Jack Guildroy

1991 How the College is Dealing with Issues Affecting Today's Surgeons

Moderator: Andrew B. Roberts, MD, FACS

Board of Regents Perspective - Edward L. Seljeskog, MD, FACS
Professional Liability Department's Perspective - Paul F. Nora, MD, FACS
Perspective of the Socioeconomic Department - James N. Haug
Communications Department Perspective - Linn Meyer

1990 Government Policy and Legislation: Its Impact on Today's Surgeons

Moderator: Mark A. Malangoni, MD, FACS

Update on Current Legislation and Regulations Affecting Surgeons - Ross Anthony
The Impact of State Legislation on National Health Care Issues - Dick Merrit Peer Review
Organizations: Current Issues and Concerns - William Moncrief, Jr., MD, FACS
Update on ACS Activities in Washington - James N. Haug

1989 Past, Current and Future Perspectives in Medical Care

Moderator: David J. Smith, Jr., MD, FACS

Historical Perspective - Merlin K. DuVal, MD
Current Perspective - James N. Haug
Future Perspectives - John J. H. Schwarz, MD, FACS

Online October 12, 2005

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