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Surgeons Discuss Transition from Training to Practice

March 18, 2025

Surgeons Discuss Transition from Training to Practice

Graduating from residency or fellowship to attending is a pivotal moment for surgeons in training. In the latest episode of The House of Surgery podcast, Dr. Jyoti Chouhan talks with three of her colleagues about mentorship, tips to prepare for surgery, managing complications, work-life integration, and other advice to make the transition as smooth as possible.

In This Issue

ACS H.O.P.E. Annual Report Outlines Successful Year for Global Outreach
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ACS H.O.P.E. Annual Report Outlines Successful Year for Global Outreach

Read about advances made in global surgery initiatives around the world in 2024.
Colorectal Surgery Will Be Showcased in March 25 CME Webinar
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Colorectal Surgery Will Be Showcased in March 25 CME Webinar

Attendees will gain familiarity with various surgical operations and conditions, explore advanced procedures, and engage moderators and speakers.
Navigate Growing Impact of Natural Disasters in OR with Free Webinar
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Navigate Growing Impact of Natural Disasters in OR with Free Webinar

Panelists will discuss the effect of natural disasters on patterns of acute surgical presentations and the role of the surgeon in disaster response.
Apply Now for 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship
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Apply Now for 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship

Apply by May 7 for the chance to win a stipend towards surgical history research expenses.
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VIDEO: Future Trauma Leaders Program Supports Leadership with Purpose

Hear two Drs. Ashley Williams Hogue and Aaron Jensen describe how the program generated leadership opportunities in their interest areas.
ACS Offers New Cancer Accreditation Program for Rural Hospitals
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ACS Offers New Cancer Accreditation Program for Rural Hospitals

Register for March 24 webinar to learn about the new program.
Medical Student Debt Outpaces Compensation
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Medical Student Debt Outpaces Compensation

This call for surgeons to develop sustainable financial models highlights the effects of mounting student debt for clinicians at all career levels.
Collaboration, QI Dominate during Surgical Quality Consortium
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Collaboration, QI Dominate during Surgical Quality Consortium

Attendees at this year's Consortium included surgeons and nurses representing military treatment facilities from around the world.
Maryland Chapter Program Captivates Attendees
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Maryland Chapter Program Captivates Attendees

Read Dr. Nancy Gantt's highlights from the March meeting in Baltimore.
Obesity Increases Work Required for Complex Abdominal Surgery without Commensurate Reimbursement
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Obesity Increases Work Required for Complex Abdominal Surgery without Commensurate Reimbursement

This study used data from the ACS NSQIP database to determine the effect of patient obesity on operative time and rates of complications.
Can Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging Help Prevent Colorectal Anastomotic Leakage?
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Can Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Imaging Help Prevent Colorectal Anastomotic Leakage?

In this trial, patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal procedures were recruited during preoperative visits.
Preweekend Surgery Significantly Affects Outcomes, Mortality
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Preweekend Surgery Significantly Affects Outcomes, Mortality

Evidence has shown that complication rates are higher for patients who undergo surgical procedures on weekend days.