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Surgeons Discuss Prevention and Treatment of Surgical Site Infections

March 5, 2024

Surgeons Discuss Prevention and Treatment of Surgical Site Infections

In the latest episode of Surgical Readings from SRGS, host Frederick Greene, MD, FACS, talks to Lillian Kao, MD, FACS, from The University of Texas, Houston McGovern School of Medicine, about prevention and treatment of surgical site infections. Topics covered include bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs, novel therapies on the horizon, and lessons learned from viruses such as COVID and Mpox.

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Attend Webinar on Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery for Surgical Trainees
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Attend Webinar on Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery for Surgical Trainees

The webinar, hosted by ACS CSSP, will introduce the OSCS manuals and highlight how these surgical guidelines can serve as a resource for trainees.

Rural Surgeons: Apply for Oweida Scholarship to Fund Training and Research
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Rural Surgeons: Apply for Oweida Scholarship to Fund Training and Research

The deadline to apply for the Nizar N. Oweida Scholarship is April 30.
Recognize Inspirational Women Surgeons with Mary Edwards Walker Award Nominations
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Recognize Inspirational Women Surgeons with Mary Edwards Walker Award Nominations

Nominate your colleagues for the Mary Edwards Walker Award by May 10.
ACS National Tutorial Seminars for Medical Students Provide Foundational Surgical Knowledge
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ACS National Tutorial Seminars for Medical Students Provide Foundational Surgical Knowledge

For free, medical students can access video tutorials on a variety of topics highlighting foundational surgical knowledge.
ICYMI: Dr. Turner Thanks Surgeons for Taking Action on Medicare Cuts
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ICYMI: Dr. Turner Thanks Surgeons for Taking Action on Medicare Cuts

Watch Dr. Patricia L. Turner thank ACS members for their recent rally against Medicare physician payment cuts that limit access to care for surgical patients.
CDC Updates, Simplifies Recommendations for Respiratory Viruses, Including COVID-19
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CDC Updates, Simplifies Recommendations for Respiratory Viruses, Including COVID-19

The latest updates from the CDC include a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses.
Military Health System Surgical Quality Consortium Convenes in Chicago
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Military Health System Surgical Quality Consortium Convenes in Chicago

The February event highlighted the breadth of surgical quality activities from across the Military Health System.
There Is Still Time to Submit an Abstract for the 2024 Quality and Safety Conference
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There Is Still Time to Submit an Abstract for the 2024 Quality and Safety Conference

Quality and Safety Conference abstracts are now due March 17—take advantage the extended deadline!

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

Commentaries summarizing important new scientific literature pertinent to surgeons and care teams.