Fireside Chats

The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Fireside Chat Series connects Academy membership and others in the surgical education community with renowned experts for open dialogue driven by audience questions. Each chat features a preeminent surgical educator to discuss their celebrated career and important lessons learned. The Fireside Chats are hosted by Dr. Mohsen Shabahang, with introductory remarks by Dr. Ajit K. Sachdeva.

Upcoming Fireside Chats

POSTPONED - E. Christopher Ellison, MD, FACS

June 22, 2023 2023 - Tim Eberlein

September 28, 2023 - TBD

December 14, 2023 - TBD

Past Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats

Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS

As Executive Director and CEO of the ACS, Dr. Turner has much to share about her career path, lessons learned, and her vision for the College.

Fireside Chats

Anthony Atala, MD, FACS, MAMSE

As a practicing surgeon, educator, bioengineer, researcher, and editor, Dr. Atala has much to share about his life and distinguished career

Fireside Chats

Professor Sir Murray F. Brennan, GNZM, MD, FACS, MAMSE

In this Fireside Chat, Murray F. Brennan discusses his career path and the important lessons learned he has learned along the way.

Fireside Chats

David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS, MAMSE

In this Fireside Chat, David B. Hoyt, MD, FACS, MAMSE, discusses his career path and the important lessons learned he has learned along the way.

Fireside Chats

Patricia Joy Numann, MD, FACS, MAMSE

In this Fireside Chat, Patricia Joy Numann discusses her career path and the important lessons learned she has learned along the way.

Fireside Chats

Hilary A. Sanfey, MB BCh, MHPE, FACS, FRCSI(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon), MAMSE

In this Fireside Chat, Hilary A. Sanfey discusses her career path and the important lessons learned she has learned along the way.

Fireside Chats

Carol E.H. Scott-Conner, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, MAMSE

In this Fireside Chat, Carol Scott-Conner discusses her career path and the important lessons learned she has learned along the way.

Fireside Chats

Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, FACS, FRCSI(Hon), FRCS(Hon), FRSCEd(Hon), FWACS(Hon)

In this Fireside Chat, Carlos A. Pellegrini discusses his specific career path and important lessons learned.

Fireside Chats

John D. Mellinger, MD, FACS

In this Fireside Chat, John D. Mellinger discusses his career path and the important lessons learned he has learned along the way.

About the Series

The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Fireside Chat Series was developed as an outcome of discussions of the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Special Committee to Address Challenges and Opportunities Relating to Surgery Residency Training during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee was charged to address the challenges faced by educators and to harness innovative opportunities in surgical education. The Fireside Chat Series will enable programs and their learners to have access to valuable talks and discussions with experts both in a synchronous and asynchronous manner.

If you have questions about the series, please contact ACSAcademy@facs.org.