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QSCC Showed How QI and Cancer Teams Are Transforming Quality

August 25, 2026

The 2026 ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference (QSCC) brought together more than 1,450 surgeons, nurses, oncologists, and data registrars for a broad examination of how quality improvement (QI), technology, teamwork, and resilience can advance surgical and cancer care.

Preference Card Campaign Targets OR Waste

August 25, 2026

Preference cards influence nearly every surgical procedure, yet many are rarely reviewed after they are created. Over time, outdated cards can result in unnecessary supplies being opened, increased costs, workflow inefficiencies, and avoidable waste.

INCISE Roundtable Focuses on Competency-Based Surgical Education

August 25, 2026

The ACS invites surgeon educators and others interested in surgical education to join an interactive roundtable discussion on the ACS Integrated National Curriculum in Surgical Education (INCISE) at Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, DC.

Read this week's entire issue for the latest news on the ACS and the field of surgery.

August 25, 2026 Issue

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Register for 2026 TQIP Annual Conference

TQIP26 will highlight the essential role of connection and shared effort in advancing trauma care.

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Apply for Spring 2027 ACS Surgeons as Educators and Grow Your Teaching Skills

ACS Surgeons as Educators is a course designed to provide surgeons with the skills to enhance their abilities as teachers and administrators.

Webinars

Celebrate Women in Medicine Month with Webinar on Finding Your Niche

This webinar will explore ways that surgeons can find their niche in the surgical field and expand their purpose, leadership, and passion.

Don't Miss Out!

Go to your MyCME Portal today and verify your ABS ID and date of birth on the Board Certification Tab so you can have your CME data automatically transmitted to the ABS via ACCME.

Surgeon's Share What's Ahead at Clinical Congress 2026

Surgical leaders share what they’re looking forward to at ACS Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, DC—from expert-led education and inspiring speakers to Grand Rounds, artificial intelligence, innovation, and new specialty networking sessions. Surgeons from around the world will exchange ideas, connect with colleagues, and explore the latest advances shaping surgical care. Whether attendees are building clinical knowledge or discovering new ideas, Clinical Congress brings the surgical community together.

JACS Highlights

Plain Radiography Could Reduce CT Use in Low-Risk Pediatric Blunt Trauma

A multicenter study supports XR-first imaging for low-risk pediatric cervical spine trauma, with a 99.9% negative predictive value.

Surgeons See Institutional Support as Essential for Second Victim Syndrome

Surgeons view second victim syndrome as a widespread experience requiring stronger institutional support after adverse patient events.

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