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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 2d

In the latest on The Academic Surgeon, When You See a Turtle on a Fence Post…, Besmira Alija reflects on her journey & the mentors who helped make it possible.

It's a tribute to resilience, the power of education, & the life-changing role of mentorship.

Read it here: www.aasurg.org/when-you-see...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 3d

⏰ Deadline Tonight! AAS Committee Self-Nominations close Oct 16 at 8:00 PM PT.

If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is your moment to step forward. We especially encourage Military and International AAS members to apply.

Submit your self-nomination: www.aasurg.org/nominations/

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 3d

LAST CALL! AAS Committee Self-Nominations

If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved in shaping the future of academic surgery, this is your moment to step forward.

🗓 Deadline to Self-Nominate: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM PT

Submit your self-nomination today: www.aasurg.org/nominations/

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 8d

Join the AAS Publications Committee & special guest Dr. Scott LeMaire, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Surgical Research, for a practical, step-by-step guide to writing & submitting a successful manuscript.

🗓 Weds, October 29, 2025
🕓 3 PM Central

Register today: www.aasurg.org/webinar-writ...

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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 8d

AAS Committee Self-Nominations are open — but not for long!

If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved in shaping the future of academic surgery, this is your moment to step forward.

👉 Learn more and submit your self-nomination today: www.aasurg.org/nominations/

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 12d

SAVE THE DATE! We are counting down the days until the 21st Annual Academic Surgical Congress!

🗓️ February 3-5, 2026
📍 Orlando, FL

Learn more: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 17d

Do you have your official AAS merch?! Show us a photo in the comments!

Shop AAS Blue Sky Scrubs:
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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 19d

New on The Academic Surgeon! In Finding Your First Academic Position, Dr. Anthony Villano breaks down the unstructured (and often overwhelming) job search process for surgeons entering the academic workforce.

📖 Read it here: www.aasurg.org/finding-your...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 23d

REMINDER! SAVE THE DATE - AAS FALL COURSES!

📆 October 3rd, 2025
⏰ 7 AM – 5 PM
📍Chicago, IL

The AAS Fall Courses, The Early Career Development Course & The Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course, will take place immediately prior to the ACS Clinical Congress.

➡️ www.aasurg.org/aas-fall-cou...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 25d

In Scientific Belonging: Shaping Translational Research Through Inclusion, Jennifer Whittington explores how inclusive excellence drives more rigorous, transparent & impactful science—especially in the face of evolving federal policies like the GSS executive order.

www.aasurg.org/scientific-b...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 29d

“I want a doctor, not a computer.”

In AI in Healthcare: A Powerful Ally or a Risky Experiment?, Christina Colosimo explores the promises and pitfalls of AI in modern medicine—from diagnostic breakthroughs & burnout reduction to ethical concerns & patient trust.

www.aasurg.org/i-want-a-doc...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · 29d

REMINDER! Join the AAS and APDS for our upcoming webinar, Ace Your Surgery Residency Interview 2025 🩺✨

🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
⏰ 7–8 PM EST

👉 Don’t miss your chance to level up your interview prep!

Register today: www.aasurg.org/webinar-ace-...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 18

AAS is accepting final applications for these prestigious awards:

🌍 International Visiting Professorships
🔬 AAS/AASF Trainee Research Fellowship Awards
👩🔬 Henri Ford Junior Faculty Research Award
📖 Joel J. Roslyn Faculty Research Award
💙 Geoffrey Dunn, MD Research Award in Surgical Palliative Care

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 18

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! 🚨
Deadline: September 19, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to apply and advance your career through funding, research, and international collaboration.

👉 Apply now before the deadline: www.aasurg.org/awards/

#AcademicSurgery #SurgicalResearch #GlobalSurgery #AAS

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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 16

Apply for the Geoffrey Dunn, MD Research Award by Sept 19

In Preserving the Surgeon’s Art, Daniel Hinshaw explores how surgical palliative care helps restore the heart of what it means to be a surgeon—not just a technician, but a healer.

www.aasurg.org/preserving-t...

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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 12

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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 12

📖 Read the full post: www.aasurg.org/advancing-su...

📝 Apply by Sept 19: www.aasurg.org/the-geoffrey...

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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 12

New Blog Post: Advancing Surgical Palliative Care

Geoffrey Dunn reflects on the evolution of surgical palliative care and the purpose behind the Geoffrey Dunn, MD Research Award—a fund dedicated to supporting research that improves quality of life for surgical patients facing serious illness.

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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 11

Join the AAS and APDS for our upoming webinar, Ace Your Surgery Residency Interview 2025 🩺✨

🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
⏰ 7–8 PM EST

Don’t miss your chance to level up your interview prep!

Register today: www.aasurg.org/webinar-ace-...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 11

New on the Academic Surgeon!

In A Third Year’s Trauma Journey, Megan Ann Moore shares how becoming a trauma patient changed her outlook on medicine, resilience, and the privilege of simply showing up each day.

📖 Read now: www.aasurg.org/a-third-year...

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academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 9

New on The Academic Surgeon! In Digging for Gold in the Cornfields, Dr. Hassan Aziz and colleagues share how they built a surgical outcomes research program at the University of Iowa—starting with nothing but curiosity, a faculty mentor, and a few committed trainees.
www.aasurg.org/digging-for-...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 6

New on The Academic Surgeon! In this deeply moving post, Dr. Justine Broecker shares her experience working in a public hospital in Uganda where limited resources, delayed care, & systemic inequities shaped the outcomes of patients who, elsewhere, might have lived.

www.aasurg.org/a-ugandan-su...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 6

New on The Academic Surgeon! In Behind the Scene Heroes: The Silent Backbone of Healthcare, Chandler Hinson shares a moving artistic tribute to the often-overlooked individuals who make surgical care possible, from OR prep teams to lab techs.

➡️ View the full post: www.aasurg.org/behind-the-s...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨LAST CALL to apply for AAS Student Travel Awards!

The AAS is now accepting applications for two incredible opportunities:
🎓Student Diversity Travel Award
🎓Senior Medical Student Travel Award

📅 Deadline: September 5, 2025
Don’t miss your chance! Apply today: www.aasurg.org/awards/stude...

academicsurgery.bsky.social @academicsurgery.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌟 Apply Now: AAS Senior Medical Student Travel Award 🌟

The intent of these awards is to recognize outstanding research efforts & encourage student interest in pursuing careers in academic surgery.

📅 Deadline: September 5, 2025

Don’t miss your chance! Apply today: www.aasurg.org/awards/stude...