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American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Aug 2

Newfound historical evidence highlights surgical techniques in Turkish-Islamic medicine in Anatolia during the 15th century. These early advancements, depicted in illustrations, have had significant implications for contemporary surgical practice. 🎨

Unknown 15th Century Medical Illustrator Helps Advance Neurosurgery

Discover how Renaissance-era anatomical illustrations have had significant implications for contemporary surgical practice.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 31

Only 7.9% of rural hospitals (excluding critical access hospitals) in the US are CoC-accredited, compared to 35% of urban hospitals.

This article describes favorable approaches to achieving accreditation for rural hospitals. 🏥

CoC Accreditation Is Becoming More Accessible to Rural Hospitals

CoC accreditation addresses disparities in rural cancer care by offering tools for program development and data monitoring.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 30

Having recently retired from clinical surgery, Dr. James Elsey reflects on the career of a surgeon and the decision to step away from the O.R.

"Surgery, to me, is different than other professions. I don’t believe you pick it; I believe it picks you."

A Surgeon Reflects on Retirement: Lots of Saturdays, No Mondays

Dr. Elsey reflects on the extraordinary calling to become a surgeon, and the complex issues related to assessing the performance of senior surgeons.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 29

In the latest episode of @acsjacs.bsky.social #JACSOperativeWord, Drs. Stephanie Jensen and A. Britt Christmas from the Carolinas Medical Center join host Dr. Lillian Erdahl to discuss their study on the association of state helmet laws with helmet use and injury outcomes.

🎙️: buff.ly/byVaFEx

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 29

Congratulations to the six residents who have received research scholarships for 2025–2027: Drs. James Bradford, Kate Telma, Lucia Calthorpe, Margaret S. Pichardo, Michelle LaBella, and Nensi Ruzgar. 👏

Residents Receive Research Scholarships

Research scholarships for 2025–2027 have been awarded to six residents.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 28

A longitudinal study analyzed information linked to Medicare claims on 2,499 patients undergoing major elective surgery between 2007 and 2019.

Their findings, published in @acsjacs.bsky.social, demonstrate how seniors undergoing surgery could benefit from palliative care.

#MedSky #SurgSky

Seriously Ill Seniors Undergoing Major Elective Surgery Could Benefit from Palliative Care

Authors analyzed information linked to Medicare claims on 2,499 patients undergoing major elective surgery between 2007 and 2019.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 28

Learn how a regional fire department in Ventura County, CA, overcame logistical challenges to launch a prehospital blood program.

Their success demonstrates how collaboration works in improving the quality of life for the injured patient. 🚑

California Prehospital Blood Program Is Already Saving Lives

Learn how a regional fire department overcame logistical challenges to launch a prehospital blood program.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 27

Management of prostate cancer is a multidisciplinary effort, including advanced imaging, robotic-assisted prostatectomy, and decisions regarding whether surgery is necessary in each case.

Surgeons at the forefront of treatment share their approaches. ⤵️

Advanced Imaging, Robotic Surgery Propel Prostate Cancer Management

Learn how effective prostate cancer management is a multidisciplinary effort that includes enhanced imaging and robotic-assisted prostatectomy.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 27

📢 Registration is open for the 2025 ACS Simulation in Surgical Education course! Course participants will learn how simulation can teach and refine essential surgical skills.

🗓️: November 19–22
📍: Durham, North Carolina

Register for 2025 ACS Simulation in Surgical Education Course

Simulation plays a critical role in helping students and trainees practice skills in safe environments.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 26

Last week, #ACSQSC25 celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Quality and Safety Conference (QSC).

Learn more about the journey ACS Quality Programs have taken since the establishment of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) in 2004.

ACS Quality and Safety Conference Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation

Read about the evolution of the QSC and its 2 decades of developing products and services to advance quality surgical care.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 26

Applications are due Monday, July 28, for global traveling fellowship exchanges to Australia/New Zealand and Germany.

Fellows will travel to annual meetings, visit medical centers, and share clinical and scientific expertise with local surgeons. 🌏

Apply for Global Traveling Fellowships to Australia/New Zealand, Germany by Monday

Travel fellowships encourage the exchange of information and establish new collaborations and friendships.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 25

For the first time in a decade, Clinical Congress returns to Chicago this year. 🏙️

The online program planner is available to access now, so learn what #ACSCC25 has in store and start planning out your personalized event experience! 💻

Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago Will Ignite Big Ideas, Bold Advances

Get a first look into the thematic and specialty content that will be featured at this year’s Clinical Congress in Chicago.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 25

Robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is gaining momentum.

🎥: Orthopaedic surgeons Drs. William Ward and Levi Kindel discuss how robotics advance TKA and enhance the surgeon’s capabilities, rather than replace their skills and decision-making.

WATCH: Robotic Surgery Gains Momentum for Knee Replacement Procedures

Listen to Drs. William Ward and Levi Kindel discuss how robotics are advancing total-knee arthroplasty.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 24

🔈 Trauma surgeons: Applications are due in 1 week (July 31) for the next class of the Future Trauma Leaders Program!

Don't miss out on the chance to receive unique in-depth training and mentoring opportunities.

Future Trauma Leaders Program

The Future Trauma Leaders program offers in-depth training and mentoring to early career trauma and acute care surgeons. Apply by July 29.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 24

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Jesse Columbo, a vascular surgeon at @dartmouthhealth.bsky.social, on receiving the 2025 Clowes Memorial Career Development Award for his project, “Risk of Stroke after Carotid Revascularization among Standard-Risk Patients.”

Learn more about his research ⬇️

Dr. Jesse Columbo Receives Clowes Award

Dr. Columbo will receive the 2025 ACS Clowes Award for his work examining stroke risk among patients undergoing carotid revascularization.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 23

📢💻 Don't miss tomorrow's webinar on balancing clinical and administrative work. Join the ACS Women in Surgery Committee for a moderated discussion on how to navigate this type of transition.

🗓️: July 24 | 5:30–6:30 pm CT

The Tricky Balance Between Having a Clinical and Administrative Practice

Transitioning to practice that includes both clinical and administrative work brings change, new priorities, and new responsibilities.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 23

In the latest Executive Director's Update, Dr. Patricia Turner shares our new strategic plan based around 4 pillars:

1️⃣ Advance Patient-Centered Care and Surgical Quality
2️⃣ Revolutionize and Educate
3️⃣ Innovate and Accelerate
4️⃣ Unify and Advocate

Read more: buff.ly/6M5z2IV

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 23

ACS President Dr. Beth Sutton represented the College at the 51st Annual Scientific Congress of the College of Surgeons of Malaysia, held June 13–15 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia. 🇲🇾

Learn more in her travel report 📝⬇️

ACS President Engages with Global Surgical Community at Malaysian Scientific Congress

Read Dr. Sutton's higlights from the June meeting in Sarawak.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 22

Managing the surgeon shortage requires a manifold of approaches, and the ACS offers a full spectrum of surgeon resources, from career-stage groups to legislative efforts to expand Medicare support of GME.

Read more about the shifting surgeon workforce ⤵️

Surgeon Shortage Calls for Action

Managing the surgeon shortage requires a manifold of approaches, and the ACS offers a full spectrum of resources to support every surgeon.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 21

🎥 In a webinar with @ras-acs.bsky.social, financial coaches and wealth advisors shared strategies for efficient repayment, common mistakes, and what to avoid.

Watch a recording of the webinar here! ⤵️

WATCH: Financial Advisors Discuss Personal Finance for New Physicians

Listen to financial coaches and wealth advisors share strategies for efficient repayment, common mistakes, and what to avoid.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 21

Is neoadjuvant checkpoint blockade sufficient to treat mismatch repair-deficient (dMMR) rectal cancer?

In this study, patients underwent treatment with dostarlimab, a programmed cell death-1 blocking agent, for 6 months. #MedSky #SurgSky

Is Neoadjuvant Checkpoint Blockade Sufficient to Treat Mismatch Repair-Deficient Rectal Cancer?

In their study, patients underwent treatment with dostarlimab, a programmed cell death-1 blocking agent, for 6 months.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 20

🏆 We are currently accepting nominations for six prestigious awards, including the Jacobson Innovation Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Honorary Fellowship.

🗓️: Submit nominations by August 25!

Recognize Your Colleagues with Nominations for Prestigious ACS Awards

Learn about the details for submitting a nomination, and submit by August 25.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 17

Researchers at @mskcancercenter.bsky.social examined longitudinal scans from patients under surveillance for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.

Learn more about their study, which used large language models (LLMs), in @acsjacs.bsky.social ⬇️ #MedSky #SurgSky

Artificial Intelligence Shows Promise in Extracting and Curating Longitudinal Data from Surveillance Imaging

Authors examined longitudinal scans from patients under surveillance for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 17

The new ACS Senior Resident Readiness Assessment (ACS SRRA) uses case scenarios to address decision-making in PGY-4 residents and can help with the transition to practice.

🗓️: Enroll by August 1 for the 2025 online assessment!

New Assessment Measures Senior Resident Decision-Making Skills

The assessment uses case scenarios to address decision-making for complex conditions and complications in various areas of clinical care.

American College of Surgeons @facs.org · Jul 17

📝🚁 Our new series on the unique paths of surgeon leaders highlights world-renowned general thoracic surgeon Dr. Douglas Wood, including his national championships on the Harvard rowing team, helicopter rescue work in Australia, and many lessons in leadership.

Dr. Douglas Wood Discusses His Path to Becoming a Surgical Chair

Read the inaugural article in a new series on the career paths of surgeon leaders.