The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Fireside Chat Series connects Academy membership and others in the surgical education community with renowned experts for open dialogue driven by audience questions. Each chat features a preeminent surgical educator to discuss their celebrated career and important lessons learned. The Fireside Chats are hosted by Dr. Mohsen Shabahang, with introductory remarks by Dr. Ajit K. Sachdeva.
Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS, MAMSE is named among the best doctors in America. She received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching and The Great Teacher Award, Temple University’s highest teaching. The American College of Surgeons designated her a Master Surgeon Educator. She is Chair of the American Board of Surgery and lectures at universities and major professional association conferences.
The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Fireside Chat Series was developed as an outcome of discussions of the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Special Committee to Address Challenges and Opportunities Relating to Surgery Residency Training during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee was charged to address the challenges faced by educators and to harness innovative opportunities in surgical education. The Fireside Chat Series will enable programs and their learners to have access to valuable talks and discussions with experts both in a synchronous and asynchronous manner.
If you have questions about the series, please contact ACSAcademy@facs.org.