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The ACS is asking all Clinical Congress 2022 attendees, both in-person and virtual, to share their thoughts on a few questions relating to their conference experiences. These responses will help the College improve future Clinical Congresses and better meet the needs of future participants. This survey should only take about 3 minutes.

Please complete the survey by Friday, February 3. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Coronavirus Emergency Declarations Are Expected to End May 11
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Coronavirus Emergency Declarations Are Expected to End May 11

Saying that the US needs an orderly transition out of the coronavirus public health emergency, the Biden Administration is planning to allow two COVID-19-related emergency declarations to end after brief extensions.
Early Bird Registration Ends TODAY for In-Person-Only ACS Cancer Conference
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Early Bird Registration Ends TODAY for In-Person-Only ACS Cancer Conference

Register today for the in-person-only ACS Cancer Conference: Where Cancer Care Comes Together March 1-4 in Atlanta, GA.

Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Dr. James Drake Discusses His Father’s Legacy as Adult Neurological Surgery Pioneer
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Dr. James Drake Discusses His Father’s Legacy as Adult Neurological Surgery Pioneer

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.
New Study Shows QI Efforts Can Help Overcome Kidney Transplant Disparities
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New Study Shows QI Efforts Can Help Overcome Kidney Transplant Disparities

New research from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that reducing structural barriers in access to kidney transplants can reduce health inequity for Black patients.
Otolaryngologists Renew Work on National Network for Developing and Mentoring Clinician-Scientists
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Otolaryngologists Renew Work on National Network for Developing and Mentoring Clinician-Scientists

In June of 2013, leaders of National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) T32-funded resident research training programs in otolaryngology met for an open discussion defining the needs of the academic otolaryngology community to assure a pipeline of well-trained, innovative otolaryngologist-investigators adequate to meet the needs of patients and training programs.

Your SSR Questions Answered: Join February Webinar to Learn about Using Data to Improve Outcomes
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Your SSR Questions Answered: Join February Webinar to Learn about Using Data to Improve Outcomes

The ACS Surgeon Specific Registry (ACS SSR™) offers surgeons an opportunity to easily track their cases and outcomes.

Final Chance: Apply for ACS International Scholarships for Surgical Education by February 1
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Final Chance: Apply for ACS International Scholarships for Surgical Education by February 1

The ACS is offering two international scholarships focused on surgical education in 2023.

Deadline Extended: Apply for 2023 Leadership & Advocacy Summit Resident Travel Award by February 3
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Deadline Extended: Apply for 2023 Leadership & Advocacy Summit Resident Travel Award by February 3

The ACS continues to offer a limited number of scholarships to Resident Members who are interested in attending the upcoming Leadership & Advocacy Summit, April 15–18, at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Washington, DC.

Register for Leadership Seminar by Society of Surgical Chairs and ACS Women in Surgery Committee
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Register for Leadership Seminar by Society of Surgical Chairs and ACS Women in Surgery Committee

The Society of Surgical Chairs and the ACS Women in Surgery Committee are hosting a leadership seminar for mid-career surgeons who have previously applied for Chair positions and/or are looking to apply for Chair positions as a next step in their career.

Surgeons Discuss Caregiving, Trauma Model of Well-Being in Final Installment of Surgeon Well-Being Month Content
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Surgeons Discuss Caregiving, Trauma Model of Well-Being in Final Installment of Surgeon Well-Being Month Content

Well-being is critical for the health, sustainability, and success of surgeons, care teams, and health systems.