ACS Medical Student News: Spring 2022

Welcome to ACS Medical Students News. This quarterly newsletter will inform you informed on important opportunities and medical student initiatives throughout the College.  

Any feedback regarding this newsletter is greatly appreciated.  Past issues of ACS Medical Students News can be found on the Medical Student webpage.

Enjoy this issue,

Anita Johnson
Member Specialist, Division of Member Services

"You got to let me know… Should I Stay, or Should I Go?” The American College of Surgeons Division of Education and the Committee on Medical Student Education have organized a webinar regarding the pros and cons of sub-internships during the MS-4 year.

This live webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, June 29, 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm CT and will feature an enlightening debate between Drs. Paul J. Schenarts and Jeremy Lipman, both seasoned leaders in surgical education. They have been training for this moment, bulking up their rebuttals, and are ready to enter the ring! Join us for this exciting debate. 

The webinar will also offer tips gleaned from surgical sub-specialties regarding the topic of sub-internships, and attendees will be able to submit questions to the faculty during the live session.

For those unable to attend, this webinar will be recorded and posted for later viewing on the National Professional Development Seminars for Medical Students webpage.

This webinar is free , but registration is required.  Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing the information necessary to join the webinar.

Please contact Cassie Buchignani at cbuchignani@facs.org if you have any questions.

The Resident and Associate Fellow Society Membership Committee has planned a year-long walk through the various subspecialties in addition to covering topics of particular interest to medical students and resident interns. All Hangouts are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm CDT (exceptions to this schedule are in July, August, and September).  Check here for topics and registration information.

Register  for the July 11^th Hangout on “How to Succeed in Your Intern Year”

This Hangout will assist medical students and others on how to survive but thrive during their intern year.

The Division of Member Services created this award for a medical student who has shown an interest in surgery and the mission of the American College of Surgeons.  The awardee will attend four days at Clinical Congress 2022 in San Diego, CA. Registration and travel expenses will be reimbursed up to $2,000 (with applicable receipts).

Application Terms and Requirements

• This award is only open to domestic medical student members transitioning into surgical residency
• Applicants must be a current member of the American College of Surgeons
• Applicants must be in their final year of medical school and matched into surgical residency program
• The award recipient must upgrade their medical student membership to residence status
• The awardee must join a RAS-ASC Committee of their choice and participate in conference calls leading up to Clinical Congress 2022

Application Process:

Application will be open from June 22^nd - July 22^nd. Applications are submitted online, and the submission link will automatically close at 11:59PM, Friday, July 22^nd. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.      

Submission Material

Essay submission should be 300 words or less and should include the following:

• Full Name
• Current/former medical school
• Name or residency program that you matched in
• Describe your interest in surgery
• Describe how you will utilize this opportunity to meet possible mentors(residents/attendings)

On April 26, the American College of Surgeons launched a redesigned website www.facs.org website and a new visual design system, including new branding, logos, colors, and styles. The new website offers a better user experience, enhanced capabilities focusing on your surgical education and career, and an improved search function. Take a look and let us know what you think. More enhancements, including more website content and an improved e-commerce experience, will launch this summer.  

The Medical Student Communities have been posting regularly on the ACS Medical Student Communities about various topics. Please take some time to engage in various topics.