Military Surgeon Dr. Eric Elster Is Keynote Speaker for ACS Surgical Simulation Summit

The ACS will host the 17th Annual Surgical Simulation Summit on Thursday, March 14, and Friday, March 15 at the Swissôtel in Chicago, Illinois. A dynamic program awaits attendees with access to innovative technologies, discussion of ground-breaking simulation research, and unparalleled networking opportunities with leaders in the field.

This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Eric Elster, MD, FACS, CAPT, MC, USN (Ret.), who will discuss “From Simulation to Battlefield Medicine: The Power of Measurement to Improve Performance and Clinical Outcomes.” Dr. Elster is dean of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland, and Executive Co-Chair of the Military Health System Strategic Partnership American College of Surgeons.

The Management, Operations, Research and Education (MORE) Track will be offered concurrently with the paper sessions, allowing attendees to choose whichever sessions are more relevant to them. The summit will also bring back the collaborative session with the American Society of Anesthesiologists that explores how to use simulation to address quality improvement at institutions.

Read the agenda for more information on what to expect.

For more information about the Summit, contact Cathy Sormalis at csormalis@facs.org or at 312-202-5535.