Surgery Resident Program

We are inviting all United States based residents from accredited residency training programs to attend this special two-day program focused on preparing for a career in surgery. This program is offered by the ACS Division of Education, ACS Division of Member Services, and the Resident and Associate Society (RAS), under the leadership of Program Chair Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, FACS, MAMSE.

Featured presentations will address the multitude of challenges faced by surgeons and trainees. Program attendees will have opportunities to network with residents from across the country, meet American College of Surgeons leaders, and get competitive with the surgical skills competition.
Featured presentations will include:

• Physician contract negotiations for your successful career and peace of mind
• A panel discussion on practical ways that residents can incorporate surgical ergonomics, self-reflection, and other topics into their practice
• How to effectively lead and teach in the OR and giving feedback
• Managing your personal finances beyond residency

Register Today

To attend this live event, you must register for both Clinical Congress and the Surgery Resident Program. Please note that this program is open to current surgery residents only and there is no cost to those who register in advance. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly encouraged. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly encouraged.

Day 1

Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 am–1:00 pm PT

10:00–10:10 am - Welcome and Introductory Remarks

10:10–10:30 am - Ice Breaker

10:30–11:00 am - Fireside Chat with ACS President Dr. Henri R. Ford, MD, MHA, FACS

11:00–11:15 am - Introduction to Surgeons PAC and the ACS Foundation
(Box Lunches Served)

11:15 am–12:45 pm - In It for The Long Haul: Building a Sustainable Career as Surgeon (Panel Discussion)

• Geeta Lal, MD, FACS | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA
• Mary Brandt, MD, FACS, FAAP | Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX
• Todd Rosengart, MD, FACS | Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX

Day 2

Sunday, October 20, 2024 10:00 am–2:00 pm PT

10:00–10:10 am - Welcome and Introductory Remarks

10:10 am–12:00 pm – Leading on The Ground: Apply It Now!
Kyla Terhune, MD, MBA, FACS | Nashville, TN
ACS Residents As Teachers and Leaders (RATL) Course Director

Ajita Prabhu, MD, FACS | Cleveland, OH
ACS Residents As Teachers and Leaders (RATL) Course Faculty

12:00–12:45 pm - Contracts and Negotiations
Kyle Claussen, JD, CEO

12:45–1:15 pm - Lunch

1:15–1:55 pm - Personal Finances for Residency and Beyond
Marie Crandall, MD, MPH, FACS | Cleveland, OH

1:55–2:00 pm - Closing Remarks

For additional information, contact Danielle Taylor at dtaylor@facs.org