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See What’s on the Schedule for Boston at Clinical Congress 2023

June 20, 2023

Clinical Congress 2023, October 22–25 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Massachusetts, will bring together world-renowned experts in the clinical practice of surgery, as well as leaders in surgical education, research, and technology.

In addition to the broad range of outstanding hands-on and didactic learning opportunities and timely discourse on relevant surgical topics, you’ll hear about groundbreaking procedures and research, network with peers from around the globe, and gain clinical and non-clinical knowledge that you can immediately put into practice.

Take advantage of all the content and events available by using the interactive program planner to browse educational programming specific to your areas of interest and find details on the exciting events at Clinical Congress. Sessions can be searched by day, session type, track, state regulatory mandate content, and ACS Accreditation/Verification program content. Below is a sneak peek of sessions you can add to your itinerary:

  • Named Lectures delivered by world-renowned experts
  • More than 120 Panel Sessions on timely clinical and non-clinical topics
  • Special Sessions addressing important topics of interest
  • Postgraduate Didactic and Surgical Skills Courses focusing on acquisition of knowledge and skills through best practices in education and training methods
  • Scientific Forum featuring presentations of late-breaking scientific advances along with exciting surgical research presentations and ePosters
  • A variety of networking, wellness activities, and social events to enhance your experience at Clinical Congress
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In This Issue

Dr. John Armstrong Is Elected Vice Speaker of AMA House of Delegates
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Dr. John Armstrong Is Elected Vice Speaker of AMA House of Delegates

John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS, a surgeon dedicated to advancing the College’s and the profession’s priorities, recently was elected vice speaker of the American Medical Association (AMA).
ACS Hires Inaugural Chief Information Officer
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ACS Hires Inaugural Chief Information Officer

The College’s executive leadership team has expanded to include the first Chief Information Officer (CIO). Jack King, MBA, will help the ACS facilitate its strategy to aggressively pursue innovation.

Meet with Dr. Timothy Eberlein in Fireside Chat this Thursday
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Meet with Dr. Timothy Eberlein in Fireside Chat this Thursday

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to interact with an ACS leader by participating in a Fireside Chat with Dr. Timothy Eberlein, Chair of the ACS Board of Regents and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Surgeons Discuss How AI Is Set to “Revolutionize” Surgery
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Surgeons Discuss How AI Is Set to “Revolutionize” Surgery

Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of revolutionizing surgical care.

Ohio Chapter Meeting Engages ACS President with Talks on Physician Wellness, Surgeon Collegiality
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Ohio Chapter Meeting Engages ACS President with Talks on Physician Wellness, Surgeon Collegiality

ACS President E. Christopher Ellison, MD, FACS, MAMSE, met with colleagues from the ACS Ohio Chapter last month.

ACS Supports National Study to Document Changes in Physician Practice Expense
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ACS Supports National Study to Document Changes in Physician Practice Expense

The American Medical Association (AMA) is undertaking a new national study, supported by the ACS and 172 other healthcare organizations, to collect data on physician practice expenses (PE).

See First Four Hospitals Verified in New Vascular Verification Program
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See First Four Hospitals Verified in New Vascular Verification Program

The ACS, with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), has verified the first four hospitals as part of the recently launched Vascular Verification Program (Vascular-VP).

Apply for OGB Resident Scholarship for Clinical Congress 2023
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Apply for OGB Resident Scholarship for Clinical Congress 2023

This grant provides access to a 1-day didactic course, “Global Health Competencies for Surgeons: Cognitive and System Skills,” scheduled for Saturday, October 21, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm in Boston, Massachusetts.
Six Residents Receive Research Scholarships
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Six Residents Receive Research Scholarships

Research Scholarships for 2023–2025 have been awarded to six residents pursuing careers in academic surgery. This award, supported by the Scholarship Endowment Fund of the College, offers $30,000 each year for 2 years.

Hear Why You Should Become a Fierce Guardian of Belonging
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Hear Why You Should Become a Fierce Guardian of Belonging

Mary L. Brandt, MD, FACS, FAAP, a professor of pediatric surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans, explains “The Ethics of Belonging”—what it means to belong, why belonging is professionally and ethically important, and how we can all become fierce guardians of belonging.