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ACS H.O.P.E. News

Learn about the latest activities and initiatives from ACS H.O.P.E.

This page is a source for updates and stories from the American College of Surgeons Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (ACS H.O.P.E.). It features insights, achievements, and ongoing efforts, keeping stakeholders and fellows informed and engaged with our global health initiatives.

Reports

Download our quarterly reports to see what ACS H.O.P.E. has been up to, including trips made, volunteer insights, and program highlights.

2024 Q1 Report

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News Stories

Surgical Hub: Kigali, Rwanda
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Surgical Hub: Kigali, Rwanda

Learn about support and developments from member visits to Rwanda.
Surgical Hub: Hawassa, Ethiopia
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Surgical Hub: Hawassa, Ethiopia

Learn about work done towards advancing surgical education, strengthening clinical care programs, and more.
Surgical Hub: Lusaka, Zambia
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Surgical Hub: Lusaka, Zambia

The third quarter of 2024 was marked by continued progress at the hub located in Lusaka, Zambia.
Committee Updates and Workgroup Activities
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Committee Updates and Workgroup Activities

Catch up on developments from ACS H.O.P.E. committees and subcommittees.
Partner and Volunteer Spotlight
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Partner and Volunteer Spotlight

ACS H.O.P.E. partners and volunteers play vital roles in advances both domestically and overseas.
Five Surgeons Are Honored for 2024 ACS/Pfizer Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards
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Five Surgeons Are Honored for 2024 ACS/Pfizer Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards

Read about the surgical outreach activities of the 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awardees.

Learn Who Was Honored for Volunteerism and Humanitarian Efforts
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Learn Who Was Honored for Volunteerism and Humanitarian Efforts

ACS H.O.P.E. has announced the recipients of the 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards.
Vascular Surgery Initiatives in Rwanda, Ethiopia and Zambia
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Vascular Surgery Initiatives in Rwanda, Ethiopia and Zambia

This viewpoint focuses on the need for vascular surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa.
Surgical Quality Improvement Training in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Surgical Quality Improvement Training in Sub-Saharan Africa

There is a tremendous need to develop sustainable programs aimed at improving perioperative outcomes in LMICs.
ACS H.O.P.E. Collects Data on US Surgical Volunteerism Efforts
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ACS H.O.P.E. Collects Data on US Surgical Volunteerism Efforts

ACS H.O.P.E. invites members to complete a survey to learn more about ACS member engagement in domestic volunteerism activities.
2023 COSECSA Women Scholars
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2023 COSECSA Women Scholars

Meet the 2023 COSECSA Women Scholars. Scholars receive support to attend the COSECSA annual meeting and cover education, including certifications.
Nominate Your Altruistic Peers for 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards
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Nominate Your Altruistic Peers for 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards

The ACS Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (H.O.P.E.) is accepting nominations for the 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards cycle.

ACS Training Hubs Help Build Surgical Capacity in Africa
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ACS Training Hubs Help Build Surgical Capacity in Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa, ACS OGB is developing surgical training hubs designed to link US institutions with hospitals in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Zambia.
Operation Giving Back Gears Up for Next 3 Years
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Operation Giving Back Gears Up for Next 3 Years

ACS Operation Giving Back (OGB), the volunteer arm of the College, recently held a strategic retreat in Washington, DC, preceding the Leadership & Advocacy Summit.
Profiles of 2021 ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars: Part I
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Profiles of 2021 ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars: Part I

The first five American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Women Scholars of 2021 are profiled.
Profiles of 2021 ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars: Part II
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Profiles of 2021 ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars: Part II

The remaining five ACS and the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Women Scholars of 2021 are profiled.
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ACS Initiates New Academic Global Surgery Fellowship

ACS Operation Giving Back (OGB) and three health systems have established a new Academic Global Surgery Fellowship.