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Apply Now for the 2023–2024 History and Archives Committee Fellowship

March 21, 2023

The ACS History and Archives Committee is continuing initiative to support research in surgical history through a surgical history fellowship. A $2,000 stipend will be awarded to support research in surgical history that capitalizes on the archival resources of the ACS, which includes the records of the College in Chicago, IL, and/or the Orr Collection in Omaha, NE. Funds are unrestricted, and can be used for travel, lodging, and other expenses associated with study in Chicago and Omaha.

The stipend is open to members of the ACS. Non-members are welcome to apply, with acceptance contingent on becoming a member of the ACS at an appropriate level (Fellow, Associate Fellow, Residents, Medical Students, and Affiliate Member).

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2023.

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Access Financial and Coding Resources, Employment Guides, and More—All in One Place
ACS Brief

Access Financial and Coding Resources, Employment Guides, and More—All in One Place

The College’s new online Practice Management hub gives surgeons, leadership, and administrators the information they need keep the business side of surgery moving forward.

Pediatric Surgery Quality Program Records Two Firsts
ACS Brief

Pediatric Surgery Quality Program Records Two Firsts

The ACS Children’s Surgery Verification Program has verified its first Level I specialty children’s surgery center in oncology and first Level II children’s hospital.

NAPRC Compliance Reduces Rectal Cancer Mortality
ACS Brief

NAPRC Compliance Reduces Rectal Cancer Mortality

New research shows that even before the formal launch, ACS National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) standards were improving patient outcomes in the US—and significant opportunities remain for improved compliance.

Most Surgical Practices Have DEI Officer and Training, But Diversity Opportunities Remain
ACS Brief

Most Surgical Practices Have DEI Officer and Training, But Diversity Opportunities Remain

The 2022 ACS leadership survey revealed that while DEI initiatives have made major inroads in most surgery settings, there remains a lack of pay transparency and identifiable leadership pipeline for underrepresented in medicine faculty.
Current Literature
ACS Brief

Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Recognize Your Mentor on National Doctors' Day
ACS Brief

Recognize Your Mentor on National Doctors' Day

ACS Foundation Chair Danny R. Robinette, MD, FACS, talks about the importance of the ACS and how the College and his mentors have helped build his leadership skills, provided continuing education, and supported him as he introduced quality measures.

Moderators Needed for DEI Clinical Congress Session
ACS Brief

Moderators Needed for DEI Clinical Congress Session

Lawmakers in the US Senate recently reintroduced two bills aimed at supporting the physician workforce by addressing student debt associated with medical education.
Mentorship Program Applications Open for ACS Women in Surgery Committee
ACS Brief

Mentorship Program Applications Open for ACS Women in Surgery Committee

The ACS seeks applications from women surgeons who would like to participate in the Women in Surgery Committee Mentorship Program.
Submit Application by March 31 for Surgeons as Educators Course in Atlanta
ACS Brief

Submit Application by March 31 for Surgeons as Educators Course in Atlanta

The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators plays a leadership role in advancing the science and practice of education across all surgical specialties, promoting the highest achievements in the lifetimes of surgeons—and applications or nominations are now being accepted for induction into the 2023 class.
The Operative Word Highlights Fluoroscopic Intraoperative Breast Neoplasm and Node Detection
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The Operative Word Highlights Fluoroscopic Intraoperative Breast Neoplasm and Node Detection

Although the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives continues to grow throughout medicine, LGBTQ+ surgeons often struggle with inclusivity among peers at their institutions.