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Surgeons Study “Ideal” Transition from Practice to Retirement

April 29, 2025

For many surgeons, retirement is an emotionally evocative subject; yet there are few guidelines for smoothly transitioning out of active practice—and transplant surgeons may have unique challenges. Listen to Drs. Ritah Chumdermpadetsuk and David Lee discuss their recent article from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), which aimed at defining an “ideal” retirement focuses on transplant surgeons and that identify behavioral and cognitive patterns associated with optimism toward retirement.

Access to JACS is a benefit of ACS membership.

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Washington Roundup: ACS Requests Meeting with Federal Health Leadership, Payment Rule Released
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Washington Roundup: ACS Requests Meeting with Federal Health Leadership, Payment Rule Released

Catch up on communications between the ACS and the new HHS and CMS leadership.
Last Chance to Nominate Inspiring Women Surgeon for Walker Award Is May 1
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Last Chance to Nominate Inspiring Women Surgeon for Walker Award Is May 1

The award will recognize an individual's contributions to the advancement of women in surgery.
Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care Topics Include Surgeon Attitudes, Code Status
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Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care Topics Include Surgeon Attitudes, Code Status

Tune in on May 8 to hear medical professionals discuss improving outcomes and experiences for patients and families.
See Your ACS Membership Benefits at a Glance
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See Your ACS Membership Benefits at a Glance

The American College of Surgeons has categories of membership that correspond with the varying stages of one’s surgical career.
Two Medical Directors Are Selected for New Leadership Positions in Advocacy Division
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Two Medical Directors Are Selected for New Leadership Positions in Advocacy Division

The ACS has hired Thomas C. Tsai, MD, MPH, FACS, and Margaret C. Tracci, MD, JD, FACS for Division of Advocacy and Health Policy leadership positions.
Surgeon Earns Spot in 100 Most Influential People of 2025
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Surgeon Earns Spot in 100 Most Influential People of 2025

Dr. Robert Montgomery's improvements in surgical transplantation have landed him a spot on TIME magazine's annual list.
Register for Hybrid Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Regional Course
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Register for Hybrid Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration Regional Course

The course includes an in-person skills lab on June 7 at Boston Scientific Surgical Skills Training Center.
Leadership Summit Energizes Surgeons to Reach Potential as Healthcare Leaders
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Leadership Summit Energizes Surgeons to Reach Potential as Healthcare Leaders

Sessions this year highlighted lifelong surgeon competency, maintaining a strong surgeon workforce, surgeon career development, and more.

General Surgeons Can Perform Opportunistic Salpingectomy to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Rates
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General Surgeons Can Perform Opportunistic Salpingectomy to Reduce Ovarian Cancer Rates

This surgical perspective provided ways to reduce the health burden of ovarian cancer.
Operative Approach Improves Outcomes, Lowers Cost in Multimorbid Older Patients with Acute Cholecystitis
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Operative Approach Improves Outcomes, Lowers Cost in Multimorbid Older Patients with Acute Cholecystitis

Older patients with acute cholecystitis and multiple comorbid conditions who can safely undergo surgery should be managed with cholecystectomy.
Intraoperative Support Exoskeleton May Improve Surgeons’ Pain and Posture
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Intraoperative Support Exoskeleton May Improve Surgeons’ Pain and Posture

Data showed that more than 40% of surgeons reported neck and back pain following abdominal operations.