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Learn the How and Why of Finding a Mentor to Support Your Career

August 20, 2024

Whether you are a resident, attending, international medical graduate, or an incoming chief, having a mentor will help you in ways you may not anticipate in your career, so finding a mentor who fits your needs. Listen to experts discuss how to find the best mentor that fits your needs as a surgeon.

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Take Advantage of Early Bird Savings on Clinical Congress Registration by August 26
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Take Advantage of Early Bird Savings on Clinical Congress Registration by August 26

Some early registrants can save more than $150 by registering early for Clinical Congress.
Quality and Safety Conference Focuses on Visions of Value in Surgery
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Quality and Safety Conference Focuses on Visions of Value in Surgery
Eight Research Teams Receive $150 Million to Advance Cancer Surgery
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Eight Research Teams Receive $150 Million to Advance Cancer Surgery

The award will help fund technologies to improve tumor removal surgeries as part of the Precision Surgical Interventions Program
Baseball and Robotics for the General Surgeon Are Highlights of Tennessee Chapter Meeting
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Baseball and Robotics for the General Surgeon Are Highlights of Tennessee Chapter Meeting

Read Dr. Nancy Gantt's highlights from the August meeting in Tennessee.
Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis of Intercostal Nerves Is Effective Pain Control for Rib Fracture in Older Adults
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Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis of Intercostal Nerves Is Effective Pain Control for Rib Fracture in Older Adults

This article reported the results of adding percutaneous cryoneurolysis of intercostal nerves to a conventional analgesic protocol.
Drug Use, Preoperative Anemia May Increase Risk of Anastomotic Leak after Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
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Drug Use, Preoperative Anemia May Increase Risk of Anastomotic Leak after Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

Minimally invasive esophagectomy is complex with a very steep learning curve. This study to examines data on risk factors for anastomotic leak.
Surgeons Discuss Patient Outcome Value of NAPRC Accreditation
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Surgeons Discuss Patient Outcome Value of NAPRC Accreditation

Listen to Drs. Thomas Varghese and Calista Harbaugh discuss Dr. Harbaugh's study of the effectiveness on the NAPRC on patient outcomes.
Apply for Limited-Enrollment Spot in 2025 ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course
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Apply for Limited-Enrollment Spot in 2025 ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course

The next ACS Surgeons as Leaders course will take place March 23–26, 2025, in Durham, North Carolina.
Take Advantage of International Guest Scholarships by September 13
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Take Advantage of International Guest Scholarships by September 13

The scholarships are offered to young surgeons from countries outside of the US or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research.
Submit Abstracts for 2025 ACS Cancer Conference by September 17
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Submit Abstracts for 2025 ACS Cancer Conference by September 17

Selected abstracts will be accepted for either a podium presentation or poster display during the ACS Cancer Conference.