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Clinical Congress 2023

Clinical Congress 2023

Join us October 22–25 in Boston for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation you won’t find anywhere else. Don't miss our immersive Postgraduate Courses, too!

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ACS and SVS Release Standards for Outpatient Vascular Care
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ACS and SVS Release Standards for Outpatient Vascular Care

The ACS, with the SVS, has released new standards for outpatient vascular centers to help them provide optimal care.

Human Engagement, Prompts, and Bias Recognition Are Ingredients for Successful AI, ChatGPT Use
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Human Engagement, Prompts, and Bias Recognition Are Ingredients for Successful AI, ChatGPT Use

Discover how risk predictive analytics and the use of AI to assist with real-time intraoperative decision-making are compelling uses of AI.
TQIP Annual Conference
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TQIP Annual Conference

Register now for the TQIP Annual Conference, December 1-3. The program will feature stories, best practices, and performance improvement efforts.

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Cognitive Screening in Older Patients May Help Optimize Outcomes
Learn how identifying patients with preoperative cognitive impairment can help surgery team members implement strategies to prevent adverse outcomes.
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Cognitive Screening in Older Patients May Help Optimize Outcomes
Join Fireside Chat with ACS President
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Join Fireside Chat with ACS President

As his tenure as ACS President comes to a close, E. Christopher Ellison, MD, FACS, will participate in a virtual Fireside Chat on September 28 to provide insight into his career, his work the College, and to answer your questions.

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Researchers Identify Lesser-Known Factors Associated with Firearm Violence

An analysis of five major U.S. cities provides insights that can help policymakers target neighborhoods at risk of firearm violence.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The October issue of the journal is out. Read it today!
The Operative Word
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The Operative Word

Carter Lebares, MD, FACS, discusses his recent study on burnout and well-being at 16 academic general surgery training programs.

Clinical Congress News

Inaugural Great Debates Session Will Tackle Inguinal Hernia, Cholecystitis Treatment
Clinical Congress

Inaugural Great Debates Session Will Tackle Inguinal Hernia, Cholecystitis Treatment

Experts will discuss two well-known treatment modalities for hernia and cholecystitis, providing perfect topics for debate.
Quick-Fire Session Spotlights 10 Hot Topics in General Surgery
Clinical Congress

Quick-Fire Session Spotlights 10 Hot Topics in General Surgery

In this popular 90-minute session, distinguished panelists will explore compelling topics that are fueling discussions throughout general surgery.
Join Us for a Convocation of Inclusive Excellence
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Join Us for a Convocation of Inclusive Excellence

At each Clinical Congress, the ACS inducts a new class of Fellows, an event that reaches back to the College’s founding.
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ACS Surgeons as Educators
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ACS Surgeons as Educators

Apply by September 29 for a course designed to provide surgeons with the skills to enhance their abilities as teachers and administrators.
Register for ACS Health Services Research Methods Course in November
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Register for ACS Health Services Research Methods Course in November

Are you interested in learning about and becoming proficient in developing high-quality health services and outcomes research? If so, consider registering for the ACS Health Services Research Methods (HSRM) Course, which takes place November 30–December 2 at the ACS Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.

2024 ACS Cancer Conference
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2024 ACS Cancer Conference

Registration is now open for the 2024 ACS Cancer Conference and Workshops. We look forward to seeing you in Austin!

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