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New President Emphasizes ACS as Home for All Surgeons

October 14, 2025

The theme for new ACS President Dr. Anton Sidawy’s presidential year is “The House of Surgery: A Home for All Surgeons.” This theme reflects a longstanding vision of the ACS as a unifier of surgeons in all disciplines, career stages, practice types, and geographical locations. Dr. Sidawy has emphasized the importance of surgeon unity in ensuring surgery that is high in quality, equitably delivered, and safe.

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