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.

Fireside Chat with Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, FACS, MAMSE, FRCSEng (HON), FRCSEd (HON), FWACS, FAAP

December 12, 2024 | 7:00–8:00 pm CT

This session is a discussion with Dr. Henri Ford. The discussion will focus on his career and lessons learned.

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Upcoming Fireside Chats

February 13, 2025
April 17, 2025
June 12, 2025

Past Fireside Chats

Fireside Chat with Dr. Amy J. Goldberg

Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS, MAMSE is a nationally celebrated trauma surgeon and educator, a violence-prevention innovator, and researcher.

L. D. Britt, MD, MPH, DSc(Hon), FACS, FCCM, FRCSEng(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon), FWACS(Hon), FRCSI(Hon), FCS(SA)(Hon), FRCS(Glasg)(Hon), MAMSE

Dr. Britt is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health and has had extensive surgical and critical care training.

Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS, ESA (Hon.), SIC (Hon.), SACPNE (Hon.), MAMSE

This discussion with Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi focuses on his career and lessons learned.

Anton N. Sidawy, MD, MPH, FACS, MAMSE

Join Dr. Anton Sidawy for a discussion about his career and lessons learned.

Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), DFSVS, MAMSE

Dr. Freischlag is the CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and served as ACS president from 2021-2022.

E. Christopher Ellison, MD, FACS

Dr. Ellison, an esteemed general surgeon, was installed for a one-year term as the 103rd President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS

Dr. Eberlein is the Director of the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.