ACS Leaders Describe What They Look Forward to at Clinical Congress 2023

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Pediatric Surgeons Meet with White House Advisors on Fetal and Maternal Health

ACS leaders, including President-Elect Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, FACS, and Medical Director of Advocacy Patrick V. Bailey, MD, MLS, JD, FACS, were part of the Fetal and Pediatric Advisory Delegation that met last week with two White House Advisors. Delegation members shared that restrictive laws regarding reproductive health pose a threat to pregnant women and the health and safety of their fetuses.

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Residents Discuss the Future of Surgical Training in August Bulletin

Surgical training is quickly evolving to meet the technology, communications platforms, and education modalities that define the modern era. In the August special issue of the Bulletin, Resident Members of the ACS share their thoughts on the future of preparing for a career in surgery.

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Newly Released SESAP 18 Advanced Offers In-Depth Educational Content for Practicing Surgeons

Surgeons who have used Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP®) 18 and are seeking more focused, specialized educational content are invited to order the recently released SESAP 18 Advanced, which builds on the core content provided in the earlier edition.

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Current Literature

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

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Apply by Friday to Participate in YFA Annual Mentor Program as Mentor or Mentee

The Young Fellows Association (YFA) is seeking applications from ACS members who would like to participate in the year-long YFA Mentorship Program.

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Spread the Word about Clinical Congress with the ACS Social Toolkit

You can help spread the word about attending Clinical Congress and what it can do for surgeons, quality officers, and your practice by using the ACS social toolkit.

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Take the Next Step as a Surgeon Educator: Apply for CASEL Certificate

The unique ACS Certificate in Applied Surgical Education Leadership (CASEL) program is designed for surgeon educators who are interested in improving their knowledge and skills as educational leaders and is worthwhile for all surgeons who have been in practice at least 2 years.

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Apply for ACS Introduction to Simulation-Based Training Course by August 25

Share your experience and learn to use surgical simulation to help train, assess, and refine the essential skills of trainees and medical students in the ACS Introduction to Simulation-Based Teaching course, September 21-23 in Dallas, Texas.

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ACS Board Chair Dr. Timothy Eberlein Discusses Life and Career Lessons

This episode of the House of Surgery features a fireside chat with Dr. Timothy Eberlein about his career and life lessons.