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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
1 year
The Society of University Surgeons is honored to present Dr. Jeffrey Matthews with the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award! Congratulations @JBMatthews
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@UnivSurg
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The SUS Is thrilled to congratulate @JBMatthews for being awarded the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award! 🎉🎉
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to Dr. Carla Pugh @CarlaPughMDPhD selected for the 2023 @UnivSurg Trailblazer Award!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to President Elect of @UnivSurg @TomVargheseJr
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
2 years
We are truly heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Dr. George Yang. In this moment of tremendous sadness, it is important to reflect on his remarkable life and take solace in the fact that his impact will live on. #RIPGeorgeYang
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Congrats to Dr. Timothy Billiar the SUS 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award winner @UnivSurg @UPMC
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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The Society of University Surgeons condemns racism, bigotry, and hatred in all its forms. Please see our official statement below.
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congrats to the Secretary Elect of @UnivSurg @AshGosain
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to @roberthiggins32 for being awarded the SUS Trailblazer Award!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to Immediate Past Pres of SUS, Rebecca Minter @WiscSurg , on being named new Chair of @WiscSurgery
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
7 years
Mentorship: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congrats to our Superman and thanks for a great year SUS President Allan Tsung, MD! #ASC2019
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
5 years
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. The SUS would like to especially thank those of you on call today and tonight. Surgery is a service and requires some hard choices and sacrifice for the greater good. We see you and we honor you. #SurgThanksgiving
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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The dynamic duo behind the Mid Career Course! Thank you Dr. Ravi Radhakrishnan and @ValNfonsam for organizing an incredible course ! #ASC2023
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Thank you @marquisleader for facilitating our strategic retreat today in Los Angeles!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congrats to the first ever SUS bowling champion! @AmirGhaferi
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to @FrankMDavisMD for being awarded the SUS Junior Faculty Scholar Award for the project Epigenetic Modification of Inflammation in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Development! @UMichSurgery
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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The Mid Career Course is off and running with @FiemuNwariaku opening the show! Looking forward to a day full of impactful talks. #ASC2023
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
7 years
The SUS Exec Comm recently met to discuss how to deliver on our mission of "Supporting and advancing leaders in academic surgery" #ASC17
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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"Don't be so focused on the finish line that you forget to enjoy the journey" -Watch SUS President Dr. Taylor Riall's inspiring Presidential Address
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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SUS Executive Council working together under @allantsung @CFerroneMD & @gdkennedy88 ’s leadership to help Support & Advance Leaders in Academic Surgery! #SUSDriven2Lead
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
2 years
Join us December 16th for the @AcademicSurgery & @UnivSurg Executive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Course: A Framework For Creating A Diverse Surgical Workforce. Space is limited, register today!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
7 years
Please check out our new website! You can find useful information about courses, leadership, and ways to engage!
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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SUS Statement on Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Attention surgeons! The #ASC2018 Abstract Submission is open and ready to receive your research: And away we go!
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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#ASC2019 Plenary Presentation: General Surgery Residents with Worse Psychiatric Well-Being and More Duty Hour Violations Have More Motor Vehicle Crashes
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Mesh fistula after ventral hernia repair: What is the optimal management?
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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#ASC2022 DAY ONE! We kicked off with recognizing our institutional sponsors (thank you!)
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Funrunners! #ASC2018
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Read the SUS Statement on the 2023 SCOTUS Admissions Decision:
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Applications for the @AcademicSurgery and SUS JUMPSTART program are now open! Visit to learn more.
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Commentary: Anatomic versus biologic resectability: The role of predictive biomarkers in guiding surgical management
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
7 years
We feel like not enough surgery departments have ice cream breaks and the ones that do don't promote this fact often enough.
@WiscSurgery
UW-Madison Department of Surgery
7 years
Celebrating everyone's hard work in our department with a much-deserved ice cream break!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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#ASC2018 Top 10 Institutions by number of presenting abstracts.
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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How to review a Paper: Suggestions from the Editors of Surgery and the Journal of Surgical Research
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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SO MANY rockstars in one course (some literal, some figurative).... time is running out to register! #ASC2023
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to our Resident Research Scholar award winner, Dr. Linda Jin, for her project Sigma-2 Ligands and Targeted Cancer Therapy @WashUSurgery #ASC2019
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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"Sometimes, the experts forget they were once beginners. You must be gentle with beginners; they have great potential to be experts" #meded
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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The road to academic surgical leadership: Characteristics and experiences of surgical chairpersons
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Honoring Dr. Timothy R. Billiar, recipient of the 2024 SUSF Lifetime Achievement Award. As a dedicated Board member, he emphasizes the pivotal role of the SUS Foundation in advancing surgeons' careers. Support our cause at . #ASC2024 @TomVargheseJr
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Is there a Future for Basic Science in Surgery. The SUS Basic Science Committee weighs in @AnnalsofSurgery .
@AnnalsofSurgery
Annals of Surgery
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Survey of 1,033 surgeons on barriers to developing surgical scientists #MedEd #VisualAbstract
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Save the date! The 16th #ASC is going virtual! We thank the program committee and leadership who are working hard to make our first virtual meeting exciting, impactful, and reflective of the issues confronting our societies. Learn more at
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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#ASC2019 Plenary Presentation: A National Survey of Sexual Harassment Among Surgeons
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to @KristinLongMD for being awarded the SUS Global Surgery Scholar Award!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” William Arthur Ward
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Bonne for be awarded the SUS scholarship to attend the SUS Leadership Agility Program! @scrubbedin @KelloggExecEd
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Please join us in resolving to secure the future of academic surgery with a donation to the SUSF Foundation. #ASC2024 @TomVargheseJr
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
5 years
Applications for the SUS Resident Research Scholar and Junior Faculty award, sponsored by the SUS Foundation are opening soon! The deadline to apply is May 3, 2019.
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
7 years
“True Mentors don't make their mentees a clone of themselves” ― Bernard Kelvin Clive
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
1 year
There is still space to register for the #ASC2023 Surgical Investigators Course or the SUS Mid Career Course. View the programs and register now! #MedTwitter @DrCNClarke @AshGosain @lubitz_carrie @BeckeWhite @lmfunk2 @FabianJohnston @tdonahuemd @DChu80
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
1 year
Congratulations once again for Dr. Higgins! #ASC2023
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
1 year
The SUS has awarded @roberthiggins32 the 2022 SUS Trailblazer Award! Dr. Higgins will be presented the award by SUS President Dr. Rebekah White at #ASC2023 See you there!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
2 years
To the Academic/University Surgery community. Please see the attached letter from the SUS and AAS Leadership regarding the #ASC2022 meeting regarding why we are holding it in person and the precautions and policies that will be in place to keep people safe.
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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That’s a wrap! See you in DC #ASC2023
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Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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#ASC2019 Plenary Presentation: Results of a Comprehensive Initiative to Reduce Postoperative Opiod Prescribing
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Are you an SUS Member with a background in Academic Global Surgery? Apply now for the NEW Global Surgery Scholar Award!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Li for being awarded the SUS Resident Research Scholar Award for his project Inhibiting SUMOylation as a novel therapeutic strategy for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma! @UCSDSurgeryRes @UCSDsurgery
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
5 years
Frame that screen cap!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
2 years
Another day of phenomenal lectures with @KelloggExecEd discussing negotiating and building DEI strategies. Looking forward to hearing from SUS Keynote Speaker @roberthiggins32 this evening!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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There is still time! You can register onsite when you arrive in Houston for #ASC2023 Congress! The registration desk will be located on the 4th floor of the hotel. @DrCNClarke @AshGosain @lubitz_carrie @BeckeWhite @lmfunk2 @FabianJohnston @tdonahuemd #MedTwitter #MedEd
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to Dr. Mia Klein and Dr. Key Nguyen, our 2019 award winners for best presentation by residents at the Academic Surgical Congress! #ASC2019
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congratulations to the new Councilor-at-Large for Publications/Development @UnivSurg Shaun Kunisaki
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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There is still time to register for the SUS Mid Career Course at #ASC2023 ! You don't want to miss this year's phenomenal speakers.
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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#ASC2018 abstract notifications are sending now. Over 1000 emails going out, please be patient.
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
4 years
A model for the institutional adoption of innovative surgical techniques
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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🌟SUS Executive Council retreat 2019🌟 🎳 with champions!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
7 years
Please consider applying for the SUS/SBAS Promising Leaders Program.
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
2 years
Congratulations Dr. Matthews, and thank you for all that you have done to advance academic surgery! @JBMatthews
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Closing out the course with @JBMatthews @kasperwang and @herbchen giving us advice on leadership and mentoring #ASC2023
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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To the SUS Community: Please see the official response from the #ASC2022 leadership in regards to concerns raised about the meeting being held in person.
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Thank you to all who participated in the inaugural Promising Leaders Program, sponsored by @SAGES_Updates @societyofBAS and @UnivSurg The deadline to apply this year is March 1st. Submit your application now!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
1 year
Register for #ASC2023 ! Don’t miss the Presidential Addresses from @lubitz_carrie “Removing the Mask” and @BeckeWhite “Work-Life Integration for Academic Surgeons.” @DrCNClarke @AshGosain @lmfunk2 @FabianJohnston @tdonahuemd @DChu80 #MedTwitter #MedEd
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
7 years
Learn how to get more involved with the SUS by checking our Pathways to Leadership
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
7 years
Check out the SUS #Leadership Agility Program! A couple spots still available. Targeting aspiring surgical, hospital, & med school #leaders
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Residents and Junior Faculty: You don't want to miss these scholarship opportunities from @UnivSurg Visit to learn more
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
6 years
We said the 5th, so we're actually early! Celebrate this adminstrative miracle! #ASC2019
@AcademicSurgery
Assoc4AcademicSurgery
6 years
We have started sending the #ASC2019 abstract notifications! Because of spam rules, we send our emails out sloooooowly so if your colleague gets theirs and you don't, just be patient! When your email does arrive, make sure to click the reply link! See you in Houston!
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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. @bnwomeh modeling the ever-so-stylish SUS "Fandana" at #ASC2018 Kind of makes him look like a smurf.
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
2 years
Leadership Agility Program is off and running with Professor Bernie Banks discussing Leading in Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Environments. We are excited to be back in person with @KelloggExecEd
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Impact of potassium iodide on thyroidectomy for Graves' disease: Implications for safety and operative difficulty
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
6 years
Our 5k winners #ASC2018
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Educational content and the use of social media at US departments of surgery
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Congrats to Shayna Showalter @shaynalefrak , the 2023 awardee of the @UnivSurg Foundation Stepstone Fellowship! @AcademicSurgery #asc2023
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@UnivSurg
Society of University Surgeons (SUS)
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Shout out to the Course Chairs that made it all happen! Thank you @drravimd and @ValNfonsam for another successful year! (mask off for photo only)
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