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Sibling Surgeons Discuss Their Special Bonds

Strong relationships with mentors and colleagues are key to a surgeon’s success – and they are amplified even further with surgeon siblings.  The January Bulletin featured an article on how three pairs of siblings helped each other grow and thrive in surgery with uniquely supportive relationships. Watch Drs. Ed and Fred Chen, Drs. Erin and Devin Gillaspie, and Drs. Jonathan and Sean Dort describe the impact of having a surgeon sibling.

Drs. Ed and Fred Chen

Drs. Erin and Devin Gillaspie

Drs. Jonathan and Sean Dort

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Healthcare Organizations Change Recommendations on Preprocedural COVID-19 Testing for Asymptomatic Patients
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Healthcare Organizations Change Recommendations on Preprocedural COVID-19 Testing for Asymptomatic Patients

In the current climate of waning COVID-19 severity in the US, a topic of ongoing concern for hospitals and surgeons is the role of screening asymptomatic patients for the virus before a medical procedure.

Dr. Kenneth Sharp Is Named SSA President
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Dr. Kenneth Sharp Is Named SSA President

ACS Regent Kenneth W. Sharp, MD, FACS, has been named president of the Southern Surgical Association (SSA).

Apply by Friday for Virtual General Surgery Oral Exam Prep Course
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Apply by Friday for Virtual General Surgery Oral Exam Prep Course

The ACS is hosting two 1-day virtual courses to help prepare candidates for the General Surgery Certifying Examination.
Abstracts for 2023 Quality and Safety Conference Are Due February 28
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Abstracts for 2023 Quality and Safety Conference Are Due February 28

The ACS has issued a call for abstracts to be presented at the 2023 Quality and Safety Conference, July 10-13 in Minneapolis, MN. The submission deadline is Tuesday, February 28.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Listen to Experts Discuss Disparity-Sensitive Measures in Surgical Care
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Listen to Experts Discuss Disparity-Sensitive Measures in Surgical Care

In the newest episode of The Operative Word from JACS, Elzerie de Jager, MBBS(Hons), PhD, and ACS Past-President LD Britt, MD, MPH, FACS, discuss their study, in which a Delphi panel identified 125 potential disparity-sensitive measures which could be used to track health disparity, evaluate the impact of focused interventions, and reduce healthcare inequity.
JACS
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JACS

Recent research in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests that while in-person consultations with surgeons are critical to preparing appropriate care, virtual consultations are a convenient, effective tool for shared decision-making.
Acknowledge Vulnerability, Embrace Passions with Surgeon Well-Being Resources
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Acknowledge Vulnerability, Embrace Passions with Surgeon Well-Being Resources

The ACS celebrates your well-being and participation in ACS Surgeon Well-Being Month throughout January.
Surgeons Encouraged to Submit Bulletin Articles
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Surgeons Encouraged to Submit Bulletin Articles

Do you have an idea for an article of broad interest to Fellows and other members of the ACS?

Get the Most Out of Your SSR Experience with Practice Improvement Initiative
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Get the Most Out of Your SSR Experience with Practice Improvement Initiative

The ACS Surgeon Specific Registry (ACS SSR™) offers surgeons an opportunity to easily track their cases and outcomes to aid in improving their care. Are you taking full advantage of the registry?

Revamped Hernia Coding
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Revamped Hernia Coding

Register for an ACS/Karen Zupko & Associates (KZA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding course February 2–3, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV or March 16–17, 2023 in Orlando, FL.