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QSC On-Demand Platform Is Open through October 15

August 16, 2022

Some of the most impactful sessions from this year’s Quality and Safety Conference are now available for convenient online viewing at your own pace.

Orthopaedic Surgery Societies Support ACS Actions to Address Firearm Violence

August 16, 2022

Two orthopaedic surgery societies are officially supporting the ACS’s urgent call for action to address firearm violence in the US.

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance to Emphasize Personal Health Decision-Making

August 16, 2022

New CDC guidance suggests individuals take an active role in determining their level of safety and comfort to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

August 16, 2022 Issue

ACS Brief

Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.

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Eligible physicians can now claim CME credit for engaging with the content of the ACS Brief. For each issue, 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.

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New ACS Store Helps Members Easily Shop for Educational Resources

Do you need educational resources to help you grow your surgical practice? Then check out the new ACS Store, which has all the convenience of a modern online commerce experience.

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ACS Publications

Residents Discuss Ongoing Challenges Stemming from COVID-19 in August Bulletin

In this month's special issue, surgical residents discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected education, training, and transition to practice.

Fellows in the News

Monica Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, to Be Appointed NCI Director

President Biden announced his intent to nominate Dr. Bertagnolli, a renowned oncologic surgeon and cancer researcher, as Director of the NCI.

ACS Awards

Submit Nominations for Honorary Fellowship and Other Prestigious ACS Awards

The ACS Honors Committee invites members to submit nominations for six prestigious awards.

ACS Webinar

Register for Free Webinar on Building Sustainable Global Surgical Programs through Simulation

Resident Rami Kantar, MD, MPH, will discuss global surgical disparities and simulation-based training in the webinar.

Career Opportunities

New Career Opportunities: Week of August 16, 2022

Take the next step in your surgery career.

ACS President Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, DFSVS, is asking ACS members how they are sowing hope this year. She recently spoke with Barbara J. Boyer, MD, FACS, President of the ACS Wisconsin Chapter, who talks about the new professional connections she made over online meeting platforms during the COVID-19 pandemic and her desire to keep those connections strong as the pandemic wanes.

Past Issues

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Brief Reviews

ACS Brief

Genetic Connections in Surgical Oncology

An exploration of literature on the importance of understanding genetic connections in different types of cancer and the use of precision medicine.

ACS Brief

Colonoscopy versus FIT-Fecal DNA for Colon Cancer Screening

Examines current literature on scientific basis of colon cancer screening methods, specifically, the efficacy of colonoscopy vs FIT-fecal DNA testing.

ACS Brief

Laparoscopy in the Context of Trauma: Too Slow or Too Fast?

Examines current literature on the various uses, benefits, and limitations of laparoscopy in trauma care.

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