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Surgeons Discuss Contemporary Ethical Challenges in Surgical Care

November 21, 2023

Some of surgeons’ most persistent dilemmas are the at times nebulous, often underdiscussed ethical challenges faced in daily practice. Listen to Drs. Katherine Fischkoff and Peter Angelos, experts in medical ethics, discuss how recognized ethics challenges have changed in recent years, how reconceptualized surgical ethics education can help, and the role the ACS can play in this space.

Read the October Bulletin for additional thoughts on surgical ethics.

In This Issue

Dr. Anthony Atala Is New Board of Regents Chair
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Dr. Anthony Atala Is New Board of Regents Chair

Anthony Atala, MD, FACS, is the new Chair of the ACS Board of Regents. His election was announced during Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Surgical History Manuscript for Young Surgeons Essay Competition Accepted until January 8

The Young Surgeons Essay Competition is intended to recognize and support young surgeons who are interested in the historical roots of our profession

Blue Ribbon Committee Works on Recommendations to Advance Surgical Training
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Blue Ribbon Committee Works on Recommendations to Advance Surgical Training

Patricia L. Turner will succeed Sue Sedory as President-Elect of the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS).

Use ACS Coding Hotline for Information on Billing-Related Issues
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Use ACS Coding Hotline for Information on Billing-Related Issues

The ACS has established a coding consultation service to support Fellows in submitting clean claims and receiving reimbursement.
Submit Abstract and Register for ACS Cancer Conference in Austin
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Submit Abstract and Register for ACS Cancer Conference in Austin

This November, the ACS is engaging with media to spread the word about lung cancer screening.
ACS Foundation Helps Create a Strong Future for Surgery
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ACS Foundation Helps Create a Strong Future for Surgery

Donate today to help the ACS Foundation improve patient outcomes.
Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Hear Dr. Peggy Knudson and TV Journalist Bob Woodruff Discuss the Impact of Military Surgery
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Hear Dr. Peggy Knudson and TV Journalist Bob Woodruff Discuss the Impact of Military Surgery

The latest episode of The House of Surgery Dr. M. Margaret “Peggy” Knudson describes her experiences with the military, myths about treatment of the injured, and more.