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Surgeons Discuss Takeaways from COT Annual Meeting

April 15, 2025

Surgeons Discuss Takeaways from COT Annual Meeting

In this episode of The House of Surgery podcast, ACS Committee on Trauma (COT) Chair Dr. Jeffrey Kerby and Rural Trauma Committee Program Lead Dr. Michael Person discuss key takeaways and lessons learned from the recent COT Annual Meeting in Chicago. They talk about the 10th anniversary of the Future Trauma Leaders Program, pre-hospital blood protocols, the importance of a rural trauma system, and trauma readiness in the US in the event of a mass population event.

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Register for Hybrid Fundamentals of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Course
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Register for Hybrid Fundamentals of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Course

This hybrid webinar and hands-on course will expose surgeons to basic oncoplastic techniques, collaborative techniques, and more.
Deadline Is Friday to Apply for Fall Surgeons as Educators Course
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Deadline Is Friday to Apply for Fall Surgeons as Educators Course

This course will provide surgeons with the knowledge and skills to enhance their abilities as teachers and administrators.
Participate in Free Webinar Thursday on Navigating Impact of Natural Disasters in the OR
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Participate in Free Webinar Thursday on Navigating Impact of Natural Disasters in the OR

It is important that surgeons understand how to manage clinical care in challenging circumstances.
Apply by May 7 for ACS 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship
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Apply by May 7 for ACS 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship

Applicants will have the chance to win funds towards research in surgical history.
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WATCH: Hospitals Are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks—But Surgeons Can Help

Listen to experts in healthcare cybersecurity discuss how surgeons can help in the battles against cyberattacks.
Register for July Quality and Safety Conference to Embrace Change, Celebrate 20 Years of Progress
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Register for July Quality and Safety Conference to Embrace Change, Celebrate 20 Years of Progress

Join us in July to connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds to exchange insights on achieving high-quality care.
Trauma System Building and Readiness Were Hot Topics at Joint COT/ATLS Meeting
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Trauma System Building and Readiness Were Hot Topics at Joint COT/ATLS Meeting

The ACS COT 2025 Annual Meeting and the ATLS® Global Symposium provided best practices to enhance trauma care and education worldwide.

Surgeons Share Perspective on Use of Generative AI in Patient Care
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Surgeons Share Perspective on Use of Generative AI in Patient Care

The evolution of AI in healthcare can broadly be categorized into three stages: standardization, automation, and adaptation.
Browse Topics of Interest to You, Earn Specific CME with JACS Collections
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Browse Topics of Interest to You, Earn Specific CME with JACS Collections

Find articles of interest easily and browse CME with this new JACS feature.
Review Synopsis of Guidelines for Patients with Chronic Venous Disease of the Legs
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Review Synopsis of Guidelines for Patients with Chronic Venous Disease of the Legs

Read about updated clinical practice guidelines for care of patients with chronic venous disease of the lower extremity.
Bariatric Surgery Significantly Increases Survival in Patients with Obesity-Related Liver Disease
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Bariatric Surgery Significantly Increases Survival in Patients with Obesity-Related Liver Disease

Obesity can be accompanied by various liver conditions that increase risk of mortality, hospitalization, healthcare utilization, and cost.
Presence of Periappendicular Abscess Calls for Interval Appendectomy after Antibiotics
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Presence of Periappendicular Abscess Calls for Interval Appendectomy after Antibiotics

Nonoperative management of noncomplicated and complicated appendicitis is increasing in medical practice.