64 Surgeon Educators Inducted into ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators

Last week, 64 esteemed surgeon educators were inducted into the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators^®, an honorary distinction that recognizes surgeon educators who have devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premiere leaders in their respective fields.

“We look forward to leveraging the expertise of the members as we explore innovations that will continue to advance the field of surgical education and positively impact the careers of surgical educators,” said Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FSACME, MAMSE, Director of the ACS Division of Education and co-chair of the Steering Committee of the Academy.

This year’s inductees include 26 Members, 36 Associate Members, and two Affiliate Members, growing the total membership to 365 Members, Associate Members, and Affiliate Members.

Once inducted, Academy members actively engage in advancing the Academy’s programs and goals, which are to advance the science and practice of innovative lifelong surgical education, training, and scholarship in the changing milieu of healthcare; foster the exchange of creative ideas and collaboration; support the development and recognition of faculty; and more.

“In addition to the recognition bestowed on highly deserving individuals, the Academy is a vital, living body. It is a think tank, an impactful organization that explores and cultivates new innovations and interventions in an effort to establish best practices in surgical education,” said L. D. Britt, MD, MPH, FACS, MAMSE, Past-President of the ACS and co-chair of the Steering Committee of the Academy.

To learn more about the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, visit the Academy’s homepage.