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Participate in NIH Study Looking at Surgical Skills Assessment

Thomas S. Lendvay, MD, FACS

April 11, 2023

How well do surgeons evaluate performance...really?

Most of us know good performance when we see it. But, objectively, do we even agree on the most basic measures? We all strive to improve our patients' outcomes. Science shows that to improve anything, we should measure it. Here we ask our members: how much do we agree on even the most basic measures like wound closure and scarring? 

Help Us Find Out by Taking a Brief Survey

We want to thank ACS members for completing this survey to help understand best practices for assessing surgical outcomes through appraisal of post-surgical scar formation. The link above will take you to a landing page describing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) study. Once you check the box at the bottom of the page to continue, you will see photos of post-surgical scars and be asked to rate the scars characteristics using a validated assessment tool. The survey will only take 2-3 minutes. We greatly appreciate your supporting this valuable research effort.

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Join Us in DC for Leadership & Advocacy Summit
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Join Us in DC for Leadership & Advocacy Summit

The ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit starts this Saturday in Washington, DC. Make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to network with surgical leaders, as well as successful advocates for patients and the profession.
Learn What Comes after Match Day in April Bulletin
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Learn What Comes after Match Day in April Bulletin

Congratulations, you matched into residency! Now what? This month’s April Bulletin cover story looks at the next steps to set new residents up for success. Other articles include advice on welcoming new surgical partners and the comeback of whole blood for trauma patient resuscitation.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Whole Blood Proves Its Value in Decreasing Mortality across the Spectrum of Hemorrhagic Injury
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Whole Blood Proves Its Value in Decreasing Mortality across the Spectrum of Hemorrhagic Injury

In recent years, battlefield experiences and studies have shown the tremendous value of using whole blood in victims of hemorrhagic shock, which includes improved outcomes and decreased mortality.
Apply for the ACS Gerald B. Healy, MD, FACS, Traveling Mentorship Fellowship
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Apply for the ACS Gerald B. Healy, MD, FACS, Traveling Mentorship Fellowship

Mentorship is a hallmark of academic and professional success, and the colleagues and friends of Dr. Gerald B. Healy have established funding for an annual mentoring fellowship program in his honor.
Medical Students: Submit Abstracts for ePosters at Clinical Congress 2023 Special Program
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Medical Students: Submit Abstracts for ePosters at Clinical Congress 2023 Special Program

The ACS invites students from all 4 years of medical school to participate in a special 3-day program designed especially for them at Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Nominate a Colleague for Academy of Master Surgeon Educators by Friday
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Nominate a Colleague for Academy of Master Surgeon Educators by Friday

The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators plays a leadership role in advancing the science and practice of education across all surgical specialties, promoting the highest achievements in the lifetimes of surgeons—and applications or nominations are now being accepted for induction into the 2023 class.
Rural Surgeons: Apply for Oweida Scholarship to Fund Training and Research
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Rural Surgeons: Apply for Oweida Scholarship to Fund Training and Research

The ACS has made available the Nizar N. Oweida, MD, FACS, Scholarship, which is awarded to surgeons serving small rural communities. The deadline to apply is Saturday, April 15.
Submit Nominations for 2023 Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award
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Submit Nominations for 2023 Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award

The ACS Women in Surgery Committee (WiSC) has announced the call for nominations for the annual Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award, to be presented at Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
JACS Study Author Discusses How Hospitals Struggle with Enhanced Recovery Program Compliance
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JACS Study Author Discusses How Hospitals Struggle with Enhanced Recovery Program Compliance

In the latest episode of The Operative Word from JACS, host Dante Yeh, MD, FACS, is joined by Tejen Shah, MD, from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.