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Fellows Perform Rare Quadruple Organ Transplant

June 2, 2026

Earlier this year, three ACS Fellows led a milestone quadruple organ transplant for a patient with advanced cystic fibrosis (CF), restoring critical organ function and improving quality of life. The successful case is now being reported.

QSCC Expands Learning for Multidisciplinary Teams

June 2, 2026

Surgeons, clinical leaders, quality improvement (QI) professionals, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams are invited to join the ACS in Orlando, Florida, for the 2026 Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference (QSCC), July 30–August 2.

Honor Surgical Innovation with Sheen Award Nomination

June 2, 2026

Established in 1968, the Rodman E. Sheen and Thomas G. Sheen (Sheen) Award has been presented annually by the beneficiaries of a trust fund originally administered by Fleet Bank of Atlantic City, NJ.

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

June 2, 2026 Issue

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Last Call: Apply for ACS Committees by June 5

The ACS encourages members to actively contribute to the House of Surgery through participation in one of its committees. Apply by June 5!

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ACS Resident Assessments and Curricula Support Enrollment Closes Soon

Enrollment closes June 5 for ACS readiness assessments and educational programs designed to strengthen surgical training outcomes.

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Delayed Elective Surgeries Deepen Risks for Vulnerable Patients

Delayed surgical care diminishes outcomes, highlighting the need for care models that reduce disparities and improve access and efficiency.

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.

Most Surgeons Who Experience Microaggressions Take Action to Address Them

In the latest episode of The Operative Word from JACS podcast, host Dr. Lillian Erdahl is joined by Drs. Pringl Miller and Christine Heisler to discuss their recent Journal of the American College of Surgeons article, “Whether and How Surgeons Took Action Against Workplace Microaggression: Survey of the American College of Surgeons Members.” The study revealed that surgeon colleagues and supervisors were the most frequent perpetrators. More than half of surgeons responded, most often by reporting the behavior to a colleague and/or directly confronting the perpetrator. However, surgeons who acted were less likely to choose a career in surgery again.

Literature Selections

Nearly 1 in 10 Surgeons Leave the Profession Within 8 Years

New research highlights surgeon attrition trends and underscores the need for strategies to improve career longevity and retention.

Necrotizing Pancreatitis Patients See Better Outcomes at High-Volume Centers

A national study links higher hospital volume to improved outcomes and greater use of minimally invasive techniques for necrotizing pancreatitis.

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