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Welcome to the ACS’s media and breaking news hub. Here, we disseminate information about the surgical profession, advances in surgery, updates on the College’s surgical quality and educational programs, and health policy issues that affect surgeons and their patients. We maintain relationships with the medical news community to amplify the impact of the College’s key activities.

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Executive Director's Update

The ACS’s Year in Notable Numbers

Dr. Turner spotlights some of the leading achievements of the ACS in 2024.

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The ACS’s Year in Notable Numbers

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Fish Skin Grafts Show Promise for Improved Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing
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Fish Skin Grafts Show Promise for Improved Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing

High-risk diabetic foot ulcers that involve deep structures such as muscle, bone, and joints are serious and can be life-threatening.
ACS Fellow Leads World’s First Fully Robotic Double Lung Transplant
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ACS Fellow Leads World’s First Fully Robotic Double Lung Transplant

Dr. Stephanie H. Chang led the surgical team that performed the world’s first fully robotic double lung transplant.
Develop ACS-Based Education Course with International Opportunity Fund Grant
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Develop ACS-Based Education Course with International Opportunity Fund Grant

The International Relations Committee of the ACS is pleased to announce a special opportunity for international ACS Chapters.

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Eight Renowned Surgeons Receive Honorary ACS Fellowship
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Eight Renowned Surgeons Receive Honorary ACS Fellowship

The career highlights of the 2024 Honorary Fellowship awardees are summarized.
Trainees Can Thrive at National Conferences
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Trainees Can Thrive at National Conferences

Learn best practices for networking at national medical meetings, as well as strategies for reducing the cost of attending these conferences.

Dr. Beth Sutton Is Installed as ACS President
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Dr. Beth Sutton Is Installed as ACS President

Dr. Sutton, a general surgeon who had a longstanding private practice, was installed as the 105th President of the ACS during Clinical Congress 2024.