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During the event, held on National STOP THE BLEED Day—which occurs on the Thursday of EMS Week each year—participants received hands-on training on the ACS STOP THE BLEED program, a global program designed to educate everyone on life-saving bleeding …
Submission Details How to Submit Your Abstract To submit your abstract, you will need to create a new user account profile in the abstract submission site. Once submitted, you may review or edit your submission prior to the deadline by logging into the …
My watch read a little before 02:00 as our jetliner crossed the shore of the Mediterranean Ocean approximately over Alexandria, Egypt, the fabled ancient home of the Alexandria Library where so much ancient medical knowledge was lost centuries ago. The …
The ACS has revamped and expanded its 2018 Employed Surgeon primer to address the ever-changing landscape of physician employment and the complexities of ensuring a surgeon’s expertise is fairly and equitably measured and valued by his or her employer. ACS …
First responders, emergency physicians, and surgeons all work together every day to maintain the “chain of life” in the care of our patients. The Washington Post recently highlighted the remarkable story of U.S. Marine Commandant Gen. Eric Smith whose life …
More than 77% of people in the US had been infected with SARS-CoV-2 as of 2022.1 Of these, approximately 30% of survivors report having persistent symptoms classified as long COVID2 and 11% describe persistent symptoms at 6 months.3 Patients frequently …
Over the last year, artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have become increasingly woven into the fabric of daily life. As the residency interview season continues, it is important to consider the implications of these AI tools and how they may …
Recognizing the importance of offering practicing surgeons and surgical trainees continuing support to balance building their families with growing their careers, the ACS Board of Governors revised two 2021 statements in collaboration with several …
CHICAGO – Frailty is a well-established predictor of complications and death after surgery. However, patients over 65 who undergo a high-risk operation in the emergency room are at significantly increased risk of postoperative complications and death in …
CHICAGO — Traumatic injuries that cause uncontrolled bleeding are a leading cause of preventable death for people of all ages throughout the country. In recognition of National STOP THE BLEED® Month this May, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) …
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) last week issued a final recommendation that women should begin getting screened for breast cancer starting at age 40, with screening every other year thereafter until age 74. In 2016, the USPSTF recommended …
The 2024 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit, held April 13–16 in Washington, DC, had more than 700 surgeons attendees, in person and virtual, and underscored the vital intersection of leadership and advocacy in shaping the future of surgical practice. “ …
Episode 23: Fireside Chat with Dr. Chris Ellison This episode features a fireside chat with ACS President E. Christopher Ellison, MD, FACS, about his career and life lessons. Dr. Ellison is the Robert M. Zollinger Professor of Surgery Emeritus at The Ohio …
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST) are pleased to present the EGS Verification Program, a national quality verification program focused on the care and treatment of patients undergoing …
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced a ban of noncompete agreements in virtually all US employment contracts, which will impact healthcare workers, including surgeons. The FTC voted 3-2 to issue corresponding regulations that would go into …
Format Change It’s important to note that we’ve changed the footprint for Clinical Congress. Instead of starting on Sunday and ending on Wednesday, Congress will begin on Saturday, October 19, and end on Tuesday, October 22. We will continue to provide you …
Dr. Salminen also is the lead investigator of the Appendicitis Acuta (APPAC) randomized trials, which focus on the treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis. “The main point I want everybody to internalize is the fact that we are talking about two very …
Dr. L.D. Britt, a member of the National Academy of Medicine, is a native of Suffolk, Virginia. Graduating valedictorian of Booker T. Washington High School, he received a B.A. degree (with Distinction) from the University of Virginia and was elected to …
The latest article in the Three Ps Analysis—Prevent, Preclude, and Prevail series is now available. The article, Lessons Learned from a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit: Thyroid Surgery Complication, was written by Jacob Moalem, MD, FACS, and David L. Feldman …
