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

May 16, 2023

The ACS invites you and all members of your surgical team to attend Clinical Congress 2023, October 22–25 in Boston, Massachusetts. Clinical Congress offers education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation you won’t find anywhere else. Both in-person and virtual attendance options are available.

Register by August 28 for an early bird discount.

Clinical Congress annually brings together world-renowned surgical experts, 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.

New Schedule for 2023

Congress will be held this year Sunday through Wednesday. This new 4-day footprint will bring you all the high-quality, innovative content that you’ve come to expect, while ensuring that every hour you spend at Congress adds value.

Plan for Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston by booking your hotel today via onPeak—the only official hotel provider for the Clinical Congress. Reservations have no upfront costs, and you can change or cancel your reservation without penalty until October 16, 2023.

Clinical Congress 2023 also provides opportunities to earn more than a hundred Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits; 222 CME credits are available for in-person attendees, and 182.5 CME credits are available for virtual attendees.

In This Issue

ACS Fellow Dr. Monica Bertagnolli Is Nominated to Lead NIH
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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.

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

Surgeons Discuss Bariatric Surgery to Treat Severely Obese Adolescents
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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.

Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Surgeon Leaders Recap Recent Leadership Summit
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Surgeon Leaders Recap Recent Leadership Summit

This episode of the House of Surgery podcast features Michael J. Sutherland, MD, MBA, FACS, Director of the ACS Division of Member Services, discussing leadership lessons learned and advice for surgeons in all career stages garnered from the recent ACS Leadership Summit.
ACS Weighs in on US Funding Priorities
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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.
US Senate Bill Would Expand Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Programs
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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.
Stay Current with Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course
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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.
Learn Which Trauma Experts Were Award Winners at COT Annual Meeting
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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.

Examine the Link between Work Environment and Mental Health
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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.
Faculty Surgeons: Guide the Next Generation by Volunteering for Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress
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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.
Why All Surgeons Should Participate in Advocacy
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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.