“We Suffer in Silence”: Surgeons Discuss Second Victim Syndrome

Surgeons work in increasingly complex and demanding environments and are at risk to experience second victim syndrome—feelings of guilt, sadness, and anxiety related to an adverse medical event. The November/December Bulletin cover article breaks down the phenomenon with personal stories, details the power of peer support, and describes the importance of building formal assistance programs and awareness within institutions.

Other Bulletin Highlights

The November/December Bulletin has much more to offer, including:

Executive Director’s Update: Charting Our Course for the Year Ahead

Dr. Turner celebrates the ACS’s accomplishment and outlining the road ahead as the College continues to move the specialty forward and strengthen the House of Surgery.

Clinical Congress Highlights
The in-person and virtual Clinical Congress 2022 was an experience to remember. Learn about key events, award winners, and honorees from the 2022 annual conference.

Generations of Giving

Hear from Drs. Duremdes – the father-son duo that are supporting international surgeons.

Quality and Safety Case Studies

This month’s column looks at an effort to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting, which leads to a decrease in emesis, length of stay, and opioid use in bariatric surgery patients.

Read the full issue.