ACS H.O.P.E. News

This page is a source for updates and stories from the American College of Surgeons Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (ACS H.O.P.E.). It features insights, achievements, and ongoing efforts, keeping stakeholders and fellows informed and engaged with our global health initiatives.

Reports

Download our quarterly reports to see what ACS H.O.P.E. has been up to, including trips made, volunteer insights, and program highlights.

2024 Q1 Report

2024 Q2 Report

News Stories

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Five Surgeons Are Honored for 2024 ACS/Pfizer Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards

Read about the surgical outreach activities of the 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awardees.

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Learn Who Was Honored for Volunteerism and Humanitarian Efforts

ACS H.O.P.E. has announced the recipients of the 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards.

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Vascular Surgery Initiatives in Rwanda, Ethiopia and Zambia

This viewpoint focuses on the need for vascular surgical services in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Surgical Quality Improvement Training in Sub-Saharan Africa

There is a tremendous need to develop sustainable programs aimed at improving perioperative outcomes in LMICs.

ACS Brief

ACS H.O.P.E. Collects Data on US Surgical Volunteerism Efforts

ACS H.O.P.E. invites members to complete a survey to learn more about ACS member engagement in domestic volunteerism activities.

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2023 COSECSA Women Scholars

Meet the 2023 COSECSA Women Scholars. Scholars receive support to attend the COSECSA annual meeting and cover education, including certifications.

ACS Brief

Nominate Your Altruistic Peers for 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards

The ACS Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (H.O.P.E.) is accepting nominations for the 2024 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism and Humanitarian Awards cycle.

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ACS Training Hubs Help Build Surgical Capacity in Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa, ACS OGB is developing surgical training hubs designed to link US institutions with hospitals in Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Zambia.

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Operation Giving Back Gears Up for Next 3 Years

ACS Operation Giving Back (OGB), the volunteer arm of the College, recently held a strategic retreat in Washington, DC, preceding the Leadership & Advocacy Summit.

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Profiles of 2021 ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars: Part I

The first five American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Women Scholars of 2021 are profiled.

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Profiles of 2021 ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars: Part II

The remaining five ACS and the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Women Scholars of 2021 are profiled.

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ACS: Global engagement for the care of the surgical patient

The ACS' mission is to support global surgical education, ensure access to quality surgical care, and develop trauma systems and education worldwide.

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ACS Initiates New Academic Global Surgery Fellowship

ACS Operation Giving Back (OGB) and three health systems have established a new Academic Global Surgery Fellowship.

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