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Learn How AI Can Power QI at ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

May 5, 2026

Surgeons, clinical leaders, quality improvement (QI) professionals, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams are invited to join the ACS in Orlando, Florida, for the 2026 Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference (QSCC), July 30–August 2.

Surgeons Describe Solutions for Recalibrating Productivity Benchmarks in Face of wRVU Cuts

May 5, 2026

Despite strong advocacy from the ACS and other specialty societies, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implemented a 2.5% cut to work relative value units (wRVUs) for almost all non-time-based CPT codes effective January 1, 2026.

ACS Aspiring Leaders Program Seeks Senior and Mid-Career Surgeons

May 5, 2026

The ACS has announced the continuation of the ACS Aspiring Leaders Program, which matches senior ACS Fellows with mid-career ACS Fellows to focus on accelerating professional development and maximizing leadership potential. Applications are due June 5, and the program will launch in person at Clinical Congress 2026.

Read this week's entire issue for the latest news on the ACS and the field of surgery.

May 5, 2026 Issue

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ACS Archives Fellowship Can Support Your Surgical History Research—Apply by May 29

The History and Archives Committee awards a $2,500 stipend to support research that capitalizes on the archival resources of the ACS.

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Residents: Apply by May 22 for ACS H.O.P.E. Clinical Congress Scholarship to Grow Skills in Global Surgery

This scholarship will further the professional growth of 10 surgical residents with a keen interest in global health.

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Additional Residents as Teachers and Leaders Course Added in June

The ACS RATaL course offers mid- to senior-level residents training in education, leadership, and team management.

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Explore ACS Financial Wellness and Practice Management Resources

Surgeons can access ACS resources on financial planning, contracts, and practice management to support long-term success.

Don't Miss Out!

Go to your MyCME Portal today and verify your ABS ID and date of birth on the Board Certification Tab so you can have your CME data automatically transmitted to the ABS via ACCME.

Employment and Insurance Protections During Cancer Care Can Ensure Timely Access to Care

Employment and insurance disruptions are common among working individuals diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, but the consequences associated with insurance instability remain poorly defined. Listen to Dr. Timothy Pawlik discuss his recent JACS article on the topic, which found that insurance instability after GI cancer diagnosis was largely mediated by mid- and late-phase employment disruption, highlighting the need for policies that protect employment and guarantee insurance continuity during cancer care.

Literature Selections

Exercise-, Nutrition-Based Prehabilitation Programs Show Promise in Enhancing Recovery

A meta-analysis shows exercise and nutrition-based prehabilitation reduces complications and length of stay after surgery.

Acute Care, Colorectal Surgeons Guide Framework on Care for Patients with Acute Lower GI Surgical Conditions

Experts identify key factors guiding whether acute care or colorectal surgeons manage urgent GI conditions in shared-call systems.

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