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Highest standards, better outcomes. We are the largest professional organization of surgeons in the world.
Chicago, IL
Joined September 2009
All eyes are on Dr. Brian Eastridge as he discusses the importance of Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) in reducing the incidence of trauma through education, data collection and analysis, and performance improvement especially in rural communities.
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We have done an assessment to identify the needs of rural trauma care. The most high priority: ➡️: Education ➡️: Hospital standards ➡️: PI 🎙️: Dr. Avery Nathens | #TQIP25
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Good morning #TQIP25! We’re excited to kick off the weekend with an update from the ACS Medical Director of Trauma Quality Programs, Dr. Avery Nathens. This morning, he discusses how trauma care has evolved from 10 years ago to now.
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Build your voice in leadership and advocacy! Apply for the ACS Resident Travel Award to attend the 2025 Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: Nov 14
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The ACS is offering a limited number of scholarships to go towards housing and transportation costs for the Leadership and Advocacy Summit.
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The ACS celebrates 76 NSQIP hospitals recognized for their commitment to meritorious surgical patient outcomes. 👏 Learn more and find out which hospitals were recognized:
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The College honored hospitals for 2024 meritorious outcomes, recognizing excellence in surgical quality and patient safety improvement.
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The countdown is on. #TQIP25 starts tomorrow! Join trauma leaders in Chicago for three days of learning, teamwork, and innovation. See you soon. 👀
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ACS invites trauma teams to the 2025 TQIP Conference, Nov 8–10 in Chicago, celebrating teamwork, leadership, and innovation in trauma care.
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Ready to lead? The ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course offers personalized mentorship, interactive panels, and training designed to build essential leadership skills. 🤝 Apply by November 14:
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Apply now for ACS Surgeons as Leaders 2026 in Durham—an interactive course developing essential leadership skills for surgeons at every level.
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Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential members of trauma teams by enhancing patient care, advancing research, and strengthening outcomes. 📖 Read how APPs help trauma teams thrive:
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Effective physician-APP partnerships enhance clinical care, improve education, and advance the scientific basis of patient care.
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WEBINAR: Join ASA & @AmCollSurgeons for a webinar on sustainable anesthesia practices on Tues. 11/18 at 4PM CT. Learn how sustainability initiatives can generate cost savings, maintain quality anesthesia practice, and promote environmental stewardship: https://t.co/9Et1c9gIg7🌏
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Mid-career surgeons: take the next step toward leadership. Apply to attend this seminar and learn from Surgical Chairs, engage in discussions, and expand your network. 👉 Learn more and apply to secure your spot today: https://t.co/4SYgpR46Ca
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New on The Operative Word: Host Dr. Lillian Erdahl talks with Dr. Eilidh Gunn about her JACS article, “What About the Coach?” exploring how peer-led surgical coaching benefits not just learners, but the coaches themselves. 🎧 Listen now:
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Listen to Drs. Lillian Erdahl and Eilidh Gunn discuss the rise in participation and impact of peer-led surgical coaching.
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Join the the Society of Surgical Chairs and the ACS Women in Surgery Committee for the So You Want to Be a Chair leadership seminar on Feb 28 in Washington, D.C. 🗓️ Apply by Nov 30:
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Apply for So You Want to Be a Chair, February 28 in DC—an ACS seminar guiding mid-career surgeons toward leadership and department chair roles.
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Learn more about the career and contributions of Dr. Frank J. Veith:
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Highlighting the incredible work of Dr. Jon A. van Heerden:
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Presenting the legacy and leadership of Dr. Edward Barksdale:
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Introducing the remarkable career of Dr. Nancy L. Ascher:
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#ACSCC25 debuted four Icons in Surgery presentations, which honor the remarkable careers and legacies of noteworthy Fellows. ▶️ Watch their stories now.
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A new @AnnalsofSurgery article provides a systematic review of postoperative complication grading scales. Findings: The CCI shows greater sensitivity and outcome correlation, while the CDC remains preferred for its simplicity.
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Across 79 studies, the Comprehensive Complication Index proved more discriminative than Clavien–Dindo for assessing postoperative outcomes.
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During WWII, collaboration between civilian and military surgeons transformed battlefield medicine and laid the foundation for modern surgical care. Discover their impact in this Bulletin feature: https://t.co/GjZ2b2i9oV
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Learn how the civilian surgeon consultant system enhanced combat care while promoting a culture of practice improvement.
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Don’t let CMS cut your pay and harm patients’ access to care. We need Congress to stop these harmful cuts before they take effect. Amplify our voice now by using SurgeonsVoice. 🗣️
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