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Listen to Abdominal Transplant Expert Discuss Liver Malignancies, Transplants

May 23, 2023

In the final episode in the Surgical Readings from SRGS liver surgery series, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, continues to discuss liver malignancies and transplantation with Zachary C. Dietch, MD, member of the abdominal transplant team at Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

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Quality and Safety Conference Keynote Speaker Disabuses Disability
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Quality and Safety Conference Keynote Speaker Disabuses Disability

Disability does not mean inability, even for healthcare professionals – and this year’s ACS Quality and Safety Conference Keynote Speaker, Dr. Oluwaferanmi O. Okanlami, will discuss his journey from serious injury to high achievement.

Attend Thought-Provoking Named Lectures at Clinical Congress 2023
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Attend Thought-Provoking Named Lectures at Clinical Congress 2023

An account of an ACS founder’s experience from rural youth to historic surgeon, new advances in xenotransplantation, and the shifting paradigm of surgical culture are all topics that will be addressed during the Named Lectures at Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

College President Visits ACS Japan Chapter
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College President Visits ACS Japan Chapter

ACS President E. Christopher Ellison, MD, FACS, MAMSE, recently attended the Japan Surgical Society Meeting and visited with leaders of the College’s Japan Chapter. In his report to membership about his trip, he describes the professional culture and explains that challenges for Japanese surgeons are like those in the US.

Negotiate a Fair Compensation Package with Help from New ACS Member Benefit
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Negotiate a Fair Compensation Package with Help from New ACS Member Benefit

Are you beginning contract negotiations at your institution? Go in with all the information you need on salary benchmarks with a significant discount on Compensation Data Reports from the Medical Group Management Association, a new ACS member benefit.

Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Surgeons Discuss Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents with Severe Obesity
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Surgeons Discuss Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents with Severe Obesity

One of the most effective treatments for severe obesity in adults has been metabolic and bariatric surgery, and recent research and guidelines have supported its use in adolescents—though the use of bariatric surgery in this vulnerable population is not without controversy.
Colorado Will Provide Schools with STOP THE BLEED Training and Kits
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Colorado Will Provide Schools with STOP THE BLEED Training and Kits

Last week, the Colorado legislature passed a bipartisan bill that was signed into law by Governor Jared Polis to provide STOP THE BLEED® kits and training to schools in the state who opt into receiving them.
Become Involved with the ACS: Apply to Join a Committee
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Become Involved with the ACS: Apply to Join a Committee

The ACS welcomes and encourages the involvement of members from all surgical specialties and career stages to help the ACS advance its mission To Heal All with Skill and Trust by becoming part of a committee.
Medical Students: Attend Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress and Submit ePoster Abstracts Today
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Medical Students: Attend Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress and Submit ePoster Abstracts Today

The ACS invites students from all 4 years of medical school to participate in the Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Submit Nominations for Two Prestigious ACS Resident Member Awards
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Submit Nominations for Two Prestigious ACS Resident Member Awards

The ACS is accepting nominations for two prestigious 2023 resident awards through June 12.
Foster Your Mental Health during Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond
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Foster Your Mental Health during Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the College is highlighting its mental health and well-being resources to support surgeons.