The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Fireside Chat Series connects Academy membership and others in the surgical education community with renowned experts for open dialogue driven by audience questions. Each chat features a preeminent surgical educator to discuss their celebrated career and important lessons learned. The Fireside Chats are hosted by Dr. Mohsen Shabahang, with introductory remarks by Dr. Ajit K. Sachdeva.
Dr. L.D. Britt, a member of the National Academy of Medicine, is a native of Suffolk, Virginia. Graduating valedictorian of Booker T. Washington High School, he received a BA degree (with Distinction) from the University of Virginia and was elected to the coveted Raven Society. Dr. Britt, a graduate of Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, has had extensive surgical and critical care training. He has conferred honorary doctorates by three universities (Norfolk State University, Tuskegee University, and Howard University).
The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Fireside Chat Series was developed as an outcome of discussions of the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators Special Committee to Address Challenges and Opportunities Relating to Surgery Residency Training during the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee was charged to address the challenges faced by educators and to harness innovative opportunities in surgical education. The Fireside Chat Series will enable programs and their learners to have access to valuable talks and discussions with experts both in a synchronous and asynchronous manner.
If you have questions about the series, please contact ACSAcademy@facs.org.