Against a backdrop of risk to personal safety and ongoing violence, several ACS members traveled to Ukraine, offering patient care for the injured, education for Ukrainian colleagues and care teams, and support for its citizens. In a series of articles in the just-released January Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons, these surgeons describe their personal experiences.
The January Bulletin has much more to offer, including:
Executive Director’s Update
Dr. Patricia Turner offers a valuable reminder about well-being: “It’s essential that we take care of ourselves, both physically and mentally, so that we can take better care of our patients.” She also emphasizes the importance of “being together and learning together” as we return to in-person meetings.
Med Student Forms NGO to Help War Victims, Ease Training Burnout
Just 2 weeks into medical school, Dr. Aaron Epstein decided to create the Global Surgical and Medical Support Group (GSMSG)—an NGO that enables physicians, nurses, and medics trained in the US to provide care for patients in war-torn regions. He admits that pausing to pursue other endeavors such as the GSMSG re-energized him, while also helping him get through the general surgery residency grind.
Sibling Surgeons Share Special Bonds over Their Career Choices
In this final installment of the Bulletin series on surgeon families, three sets of sibling surgeons generously share their personal and inspirational stories. Drs. Ed and Fred Chen, Drs. Erin and Devin Gillaspie, and Drs. Jonathan and Sean Dort detail their journeys in this unique space as brothers, sisters, best friends, and colleagues.
2022 TQIP Annual Conference Informs and Inspires Trauma Care Providers
In December, the ACS hosted the 2022 TQIP Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ, providing trauma care teams with information they can use to improve their outcomes. Read the recap of this year’s event to learn more about the educational content, as well as the inspiring story of this year’s young Trauma Survivor and the Keynote Address from an expert on the scientific effects of compassion in trauma.
Share Your Thoughts on the New-Look Bulletin
This month marks the launch of the redesigned Bulletin, updated to incorporate a modern, visual-forward look that will be available in print and an online PDF. Take a few minutes to let the ACS know how you like the new design of the Bulletin.
