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The House of Surgery

Neurosurgeon Discusses Sensational Portrayals of Surgeons in Media

February 27, 2024

Neurosurgeon Discusses Sensational Portrayals of Surgeons in Media

The latest episode of The House of Surgery features Frederick G. Barker II, MD, FACS, a neurosurgeon from Boston, Massachusetts, delivering the Charles G. Drake History of Surgery Lecture at Clinical Congress 2023. His lecture, “Pathologies of the Surgical Image in Modern American Popular Culture,” begins with a sensational neuroscience case from the 19th century and pivots to sensational portrayals of surgeons in the literature, film, and other media.

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Surgeons Take Action on Medicare Cuts, Help Needed on Trauma Bill
ACS Brief

Surgeons Take Action on Medicare Cuts, Help Needed on Trauma Bill

Encourage your elected officials to take action and reauthorize PAHPA immediately.

Submit Your Clinical Congress 2024 Abstracts by Friday
ACS Brief

Submit Your Clinical Congress 2024 Abstracts by Friday

Submit abstracts, videos, and surgical history posters by March 1 for presentation consideration at Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California.
Get the Most Out of Your Surgeon's Dashboard by Updating Profile
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Get the Most Out of Your Surgeon's Dashboard by Updating Profile

Take advantages of the personalized experience with the ACS through the Surgeon's Dashboard.
Register for March Surgeons and Engineers Meeting, Surgical Simulation Summit
ACS Brief

Register for March Surgeons and Engineers Meeting, Surgical Simulation Summit

Register by March 7 to take part in two meetings on the intersection of surgeons, technology, and education.
Current Literature
ACS Brief

Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Final Chance: Recognize Your Altruistic Peers with Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards
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Final Chance: Recognize Your Altruistic Peers with Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards

ACS H.O.P.E. is accepting nominations until Monday for the 2024 ACS Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards.
ACS Women in Surgery Committee: Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Mentorship Program
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ACS Women in Surgery Committee: Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Mentorship Program

Apply by May 10 to become a mentor or mentee in the ACS Women in Surgery Committee.
Take Advantage of ACS Member Discount Programs for Medical Liability Insurance, Travel, and More
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Take Advantage of ACS Member Discount Programs for Medical Liability Insurance, Travel, and More

Medical liability insurance, gym discounts, and more are available to ACS members—don't miss out!
View Impactful Special Sessions from Clinical Congress 2023 On Demand
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View Impactful Special Sessions from Clinical Congress 2023 On Demand

Access Clinical Congress 2023 sessions on demand until May 1, 2024.