The April Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons is now available online. This month’s cover story outlines steps that newly matched residents should take in the weeks and months leading up to residency placement, including contacting future program directors, completing paperwork, preparing to move, and finding a community.
Other highlights of the April issue include:
Five Ways Surgeons Can Welcome Incoming Residents, Fellows, and New Partners
Dr. Patricia Turner details five important things to keep in mind as we welcome and celebrate the incoming class of residents, as well as new attendings and partners. “I look forward to sharing our skills, knowledge, and passion for our profession with this next generation,” she said.
Whole Blood in Resuscitating Trauma Patients Is Making a Comeback
Research is emerging—including the most downloaded article from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons in 2022—that shows whole blood works better for trauma patients than fractionated components of blood. This discovery is catching attention in the worlds of trauma and surgery.
ACS, COSECSA Bring Quality Surgical Care to Sub-Saharan Africa
Each year, surgeons from across the world serve as volunteer examiners in the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) fellowship oral examination. Dr. Dan Chase recently traveled to Windhoek, Namibia, to participate and shares his thoughts on the experience.
Globalization of Healthcare Creates Evolving Ethical Dilemmas
Global surgery brings an added layer of complexity to the discussion of surgical ethics. To a certain extent, ethical standards for surgical care are bound by both culture and custom. This article tackles the history of global surgery and its intimate relationship with ethical dilemmas.
Viewpoint: General Surgery Is Relevant and Rewarding
“No other specialty prepares a surgeon for such a broad range of procedures that help patients at all stages of their lives,” said Dr. Michael Sarap, who reveals his candid thoughts about and personal experiences from his 40-year career as a general surgeon.
In addition, you’ll find a report with a FAQ on CPT coding and new hernia repair codes, news recapping the ACS Cancer Programs Conference and a teletrauma session from the Committee on Trauma annual meeting, and much more.
