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Hear about What’s Ahead for ACS Cancer Programs

April 9, 2024

Hear about What’s Ahead for ACS Cancer Programs

The latest episode of The House of Surgery podcast features a discussion with four leaders from the ACS Cancer Programs—Drs. Ronald Weigel, Daniel Boffa, Laurie Kirstein, and Timothy Mullett. They provide key insights and lessons learned from the recent ACS Cancer Conference in Austin, Texas, and also talk about new initiatives, including new pediatric cancer standards and an improved cancer survival calculator.

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Combined Chapter Meeting in Utah Mixes Science, Conversations with Olympic Athletes
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Combined Chapter Meeting in Utah Mixes Science, Conversations with Olympic Athletes

Dr. Nancy Gantt reports on the recent combined annual meetings for three ACS chapters.
Application Deadlines Near for Academy of Master Surgeon Educators 2024 Cohort
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Application Deadlines Near for Academy of Master Surgeon Educators 2024 Cohort

Applications and nominations for the 2024 cohort are due on April 16.
Apply by April 30 for Oweida Rural/Small Community Scholarships
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Apply by April 30 for Oweida Rural/Small Community Scholarships

The Nizar N. Oweida, MD, FACS, Scholarship program annually offers up to three awards of $5,000 each.

Register for Free Webinar on Technical Standards for Thyroid Cancer Surgery
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Register for Free Webinar on Technical Standards for Thyroid Cancer Surgery

The ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program and the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons will host a free, 90-minute educational webinar on May 20.
JACS Study Explores Risk of Cardiac Complication in Elderly Trauma Patients
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JACS Study Explores Risk of Cardiac Complication in Elderly Trauma Patients

Watch the lead author discuss a new study on the correlation between coronary artery calcification and cardiac complications in geriatric trauma patients.
New ACS Statement Addresses Need for Surgeons to Sustain Lifelong Competency
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New ACS Statement Addresses Need for Surgeons to Sustain Lifelong Competency

Updating a statement released in 2015, the ACS recommends implementation of a “comprehensive, whole-of-career testing strategy for all surgeons and surgical trainees regardless of age and experience.”
Blue Ribbon Committee Outlines Opportunities to Advance Surgical Training
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Blue Ribbon Committee Outlines Opportunities to Advance Surgical Training

The Second Blue Ribbon Committee has released a new report on surgical education.

Register for the 2024 ACS Quality and Safety Conference
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Register for the 2024 ACS Quality and Safety Conference

The theme for QSC 2024 is the Power of Value: Expanding Your Impact.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarize important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Surgeons Worldwide Mourn Passing of Dr. Ted Copeland
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Surgeons Worldwide Mourn Passing of Dr. Ted Copeland

Renowned breast cancer surgeon and ACS Past-President Dr. Edward Copeland passed away March 31, 2024, at the age of 86.