New Cohort of ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Is Inducted

On October 6, 63 surgical educators were inducted into the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators^®, an honorary distinction that recognizes preeminent surgical educators who have devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premier leaders in their respective fields.

See the names of the new Academy members.

This year’s cohort includes Members (27 Inductees), Associate Members (35 Inductees), and Affiliate Members (1 Inductee). The inaugural cohort was inducted in 2018 and the Academy has since grown to include 358 Members, Associate Members, and Affiliate Members who represent ten surgical specialties other than general surgery.

Once inducted, Academy members actively engage in advancing the Academy’s programs and goals, which are to advance the science and practice of innovative lifelong surgical education, training, and scholarship in the changing milieu of health care; foster the exchange of creative ideas and collaboration; support the development and recognition of faculty; underscore the importance of lifelong surgical education and training; positively impact quality and patient safety through lifelong surgical education and training; disseminate advances in education and training to all surgeons; and offer mentorship to surgeon educators throughout their professional careers.

“We look forward to leveraging the expertise of the members as we explore innovations that will continue to advance the field of surgical education and positively impact the careers of surgical educators,” said Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FSACME, MAMSE, Director of the ACS Division of Education and co-chair of the Steering Committee of the Academy.

“This recognition is a true testament to the unwavering commitment of the College to develop and promote ‘best practices’ in surgical education, with the overarching goal to always improve patient care.” said L. D. Britt, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, Past-President of the ACS and co-chair of the Steering Committee of the Academy.

Learn more about the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators on the Academy’s homepage.