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ACS Fellow Dr. Monica Bertagnolli Is Nominated to Lead NIH

President Biden has formally nominated Monica Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, a renowned oncologist and current Director of the National Cancer Institute to lead the National Institutes of Health.

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Dr. Douglas Wood Receives Prestigious NCCN Award for Advancing Cancer Care

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network has awarded ACS Regent Douglas E. Wood, MD, FACS, FRCSEd, one of its highest honors for making a “remarkable difference in improving the lives of people with cancer.”

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Surgeons Unite in Boston this October for Clinical Congress 2023—Register Today

Anticipation is building for one of the largest surgical education events of the year. Register today and take advantage of early bird rates for Clinical Congress 2023, October 22–25 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Surgeons Discuss Bariatric Surgery to Treat Severely Obese Adolescents

The science and outcomes for metabolic and bariatric surgery in adolescents with severe obesity have been strong, but a debate has emerged over recent weight management guidelines.

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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.

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ACS Weighs in on US Funding Priorities

The ACS recently submitted written testimony to the US Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor-Health and Human Services as part of a multipronged approach to ensure that ACS priorities are funded in FY 2024.

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US Senate Bill Would Expand Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs

US Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Roger Marshall, MD (R-KS) recently reintroduced the Bipartisan Solution to Cyclical Violence Act.

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Stay Current with Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course

Are you looking for a convenient way to keep current with modern general surgery knowledge and techniques? Then register today for the in-person ACS Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course, July 13-15 at the ACS Headquarters in Chicago.

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Learn Which Trauma Experts Were Award Winners at COT Annual Meeting

At the March ACS Committee on Trauma (COT) Annual Conference, several trauma surgeons received recognition for their role in advancing trauma care research and implementation.

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Examine the Link between Work Environment and Mental Health

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the College is highlighting its mental health and well-being resources to support surgeons.

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Faculty Surgeons: Guide the Next Generation by Volunteering for Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress

The ACS is recruiting faculty volunteers to participate in select parts of this year’s 3-day Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Why All Surgeons Should Participate in Advocacy

The advent of surgical acute care programs, payment reforms, regulations related to surprise medical billing, and the consolidation of surgical practices have made surgical advocacy more important than ever.