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ACS Project Targets Surgical Adhesions

ACS Project Targets Surgical Adhesions

Learn how an ACS-led effort is bringing new focus to the prevention and treatment of surgical adhesions.

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Join ACS Committees

The ACS encourages members to actively contribute to the House of Surgery through participation in one of its committees. Apply by July 15!
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ACS Objective Assessment of Skills in Surgery

Enroll PGY-2 residents in ACS OASIS by June 15 to assess surgical skills with simulations and receive detailed feedback.
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Call for High-Impact Clinical Trials & Studies Abstracts

Submit your abstracts of your clinical trials and studies by July 1 to be considered for presentation in a special Scientific Forum session.

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Surgeons Rethink Abdominal Trauma Playbook
Discover how nonoperative management of blunt abdominal trauma has become a standard of care for hemodynamically stable patients.
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ACS Fellows Become AMA President, President-Elect
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ACS Fellows Become AMA President, President-Elect

Drs. S. Bobby Mukkamala and Willie Underwood III were elected to AMA leadership this week.
Dr. Turner Offers Three Pieces of Advice for Medical School Graduates
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Dr. Turner Offers Three Pieces of Advice for Medical School Graduates

Delivering the commencement address at The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Turner offered insights gleaned from her own career.
ACS Accreditation Process Drives Quality Improvement
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ACS Accreditation Process Drives Quality Improvement

Study reveals ACS accreditation significantly improves surgical quality, highlighting its role in advancing hospital performance and patient outcomes.
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The Journal of the American College of Surgeons is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal. Read the latest issue today!

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Clinical Congress 2025

Clinical Congress 2025

Join us October 4–7 for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation at Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago. Register today!
Submit Abstracts for TQIP Annual Conference

Submit Abstracts for TQIP Annual Conference

The 2025 TQIP Annual Conference call for abstracts is now open—submit today using “Team Works,” the conference theme, as a topic.
ACS Surgical Simulation Summit

ACS Surgical Simulation Summit

The Calls for Content and Abstracts are open for the 2026 conference!

Why Surgeons Are Heading to Chicago for Clinical Congress

In October, surgeons from around the world will gather for an unparalleled experience that combines science, education, networking, and technology. Listen to surgeons talk about what they are looking forward to the most!

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