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Final Opportunity: Apply to Join an ACS Committee and Become Involved with the College

June 6, 2023

The ACS welcomes and encourages the involvement of members from all surgical specialties and career stages to help the ACS advance its mission “To Heal All with Skill and Trust” by becoming part of a committee.

View current opportunities, with specific details for each committee. Please apply by Thursday, June 12, 2023, for appointments beginning in 2024.

Some opportunities include:

  • Cancer Programs committees
  • Legislative, advocacy, and coding committees
  • Education-based committees
  • Member-focused committees, including DEI, women in surgery, scholarships, and more

Are you interested in a committee that is not listed? The committee may not have vacancies for 2024, and you are encouraged to apply in the future.  

In This Issue

ACS Announces Hiring of New Military Director, Foundation Director
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ACS Announces Hiring of New Military Director, Foundation Director

The College has two new additions to its executive leadership team.
CoC Chair Speaks at White House Forum on Smoking Cessation
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CoC Chair Speaks at White House Forum on Smoking Cessation

Last week, cardiothoracic surgeon Timothy W. Mullett, MD, MBA, FACS, Chair of the ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC), participated in a forum hosted by the White House focused on expanding equitable access to smoking cessation programs.
ACS President Visits ANZ Chapter and Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
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ACS President Visits ANZ Chapter and Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

ACS President E. Christopher Ellison, MD, FACS, MAMSE, is back from a trip to Australia, where he met with colleagues from the ACS Australia and New Zealand Chapter, as well as attended the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Annual Scientific Congress in Adelaide.
View Popular Leadership Summit Seminar on Contract Negotiation for Free
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View Popular Leadership Summit Seminar on Contract Negotiation for Free

For many surgeons, particularly those who are employed, a contract forms the foundation of the relationship with their employer.

Current Literature
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Current Literature

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.
Attend Preconference QI Basics Workshop at Quality and Safety Conference
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Attend Preconference QI Basics Workshop at Quality and Safety Conference

Led by prominent experts in the field of quality improvement, the Quality Improvement Basics Preconference Workshop will be offered at this year’s Quality and Safety Conference, July 10–13 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
See Who Won 2023 Clowes Memorial Career Development Award
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See Who Won 2023 Clowes Memorial Career Development Award

Lucy Z. Kornblith, MD, FACS, of San Francisco, California, has been selected to receive the 2023 ACS George H. A. Clowes, MD, FACS, Memorial Career Development Award.

Submit Abstracts for TQIP Annual Conference by June 30
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Submit Abstracts for TQIP Annual Conference by June 30

The call for abstracts is open for the ACS Trauma Quality Improvement Program Annual Conference, December 1–3 in Louisville, Kentucky. The deadline to submit an abstract is Friday, June 30.
Apply for Virtual ACS General Surgery Oral Examination Prep Course
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Apply for Virtual ACS General Surgery Oral Examination Prep Course

Two summer courses have been scheduled for the innovative ACS General Surgery Oral Examination Prep Course: Tuesday, August 22, and Friday, August 25. The deadline to apply for either session is Friday, July 21.
Listen to ACS Cancer Conference Keynote
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Listen to ACS Cancer Conference Keynote

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the College is highlighting its mental health and well-being resources to support surgeons.