The ACS Young Fellows Association (YFA) is seeking both Mentors and Mentees for the year-long YFA Mentorship Program. Mentoring teams are composed of an early career surgeon, a mid-level career surgeon, and an advanced professional. 🗓️ Apply by Monday, July 22!
American College of Surgeons
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Highest standards, better outcomes. We are the largest professional organization of surgeons in the world.
About us
The American College of Surgeons has been dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care for more than 110 years. With more than 90,000 members worldwide, 2,500 participating hospitals in our quality programs, and 50 million+ patient records tracked through our surgical registries, healing all with skill and trust remains our #1 focus. Membership opportunities are available for anyone in any stage of their surgical career. To be a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, or FACS, signifies that a surgeon’s education, training, professional competencies, qualifications, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation consistent with the high standards established and required by the College. In addition to Fellows in all surgical specialties and in all practice settings, residents, medical students, and surgical team members all have a place within the ACS, the House of Surgery™. Our robust quality improvement and surgical education programs can lead to greater access for patients, fewer complications, lower cost of care, and better outcomes. Our quality accreditation and verification programs, products, guidelines, and tools improve quality in trauma, cancer, breast disease, bariatrics, children's surgery, geriatric surgery, and overall surgical care. For more about the ACS, visit www.facs.org.
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http://www.facs.org/
External link for American College of Surgeons
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- 201-500 employees
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- Chicago, IL
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- 1913
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633 N. Saint Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611, US
Employees at American College of Surgeons
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Jack King, MBA
Chief Information Officer @ American College of Surgeons | MIT Executive Program Certified in Strategy/Innovation/Digital Business
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Mary McFarlin
Project Management ♦ Business Acumen ♦ Lean Process
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Ryan McCabe
Senior Manager, National Cancer Database (NCDB) at American College of Surgeons
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Ed Gelber
Updates
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ACS Fellows Dr. Vinayak Rohan and Dr. Satish Nadig led Northwestern Medicine through the first known kidney transplant where the patient was awake during the entire procedure and discharged the next day. This successful awake operation could be a step toward increasing access to transplantation for patients who may be at high-risk for general anesthesia and decreasing hospital length of stay.
Fellow Leads Team in First Awake Kidney Transplant with Overnight Hospital Stay
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We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of ACS Regent Dr. Mark Savarise. Dr. Savarise was a highly skilled general surgeon, mentor, and advocate. His impact on the House of Surgery and the University of Utah School of Medicine will not be forgotten.
In Memoriam: Dr. Mark Savarise, ACS Regent
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Surgeon well-being is a major priority for the ACS, and we are taking steps to understand what drives burnout, depression, suicidal ideation, and moral distress. In 2008, an ACS survey revealed that 40% of the 8,000 surgeons who responded fit the traditional criteria for burnout. We are real people, not just scientists doing a job. We see patients in some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives, and these experiences leave a lasting impact. We are committed to advocating for surgeons and gathering data to understand workplace processes. To that end, I want to invite you to participate in the ACS Surgeon Well-Being survey, which is live now. You will have received a unique link sent Monday, June 24, through your email on file. If you didn’t receive it, use the link below to receive a new copy. It will only take about 10 minutes of your day, but your input is crucial. This work we do is important, and we must be at our best every day. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns, and we look forward to providing the results in due course. https://lnkd.in/gSE8tuA5
US Surgeons: Complete your ACS Surgeon Well-Being Survey Today
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For some, the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) is a step on the residency application journey. For many successful physicians, the SOAP was the first step in their stellar careers. What is the SOAP? How does it work? Dr. Ipek Sapci tackles these questions and helps demystify “the SOAP” you may have heard about.
I Didn’t Match. What’s Next?
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"Why is it so difficult to actually tell others what I need, and why did I have the feeling I wanted to do this alone?" Dr. Anthony Duncan explains how his most recent cancer battle has helped him realize the importance of asking for help and given him a new appreciation for the impact he makes on others as a physician.
Cancer and Community Showed Me the Importance of Asking for Help
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Are you a member of YFA and looking for mentorship opportunities? Check out Dr. Sutherland's post for more info! ⬇
The Young Fellows Association of the American College of Surgeons has opened applications to participate in their popular annual mentoring program. The program consists of mentoring triads made up of three members: 1. Early career surgeon: an Associate Fellow (an ACS member out of training, but not yet FACS) or a young Fellow in practice fewer than 5 years, who traditionally will serve as a mentee in this triad relationship. 2. Mid-level career surgeon: a Young Fellow (an ACS Fellow under 45) who might mentor the early career surgeon and a mentee alongside an advanced professional. 3. Advanced professional: an ACS Fellow who holds leadership within the ACS or an ACS Fellow who has been practicing for more than 10 years. This is a great opportunity to get involved if you are in any of these three stages of your career! For more information, go to the Young Fellows Association webpage. https://lnkd.in/gabiNj54
YFA Annual Mentor Program
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💻 WEBINAR: "Breast Cancer Surgery: Meeting Standards and Improving Outcomes Through Patient Education" will review important considerations for the breast cancer surgery patient, how to improve outcomes by engaging patients as part of the care team, and utilizing education that meets the NAPBC standards. 🗓️: Wednesday, July 10, 1-2 pm CT Register today!
Breast Cancer Surgery Webinar
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Skin cancer is by far the most commonly diagnosed cancer, affecting an estimated 1 in 5 Americans in their lifetime, but it is also one of the most preventable types of cancer. Surgical oncologist and Commission on Cancer (CoC) State Chair for Metropolitan Philadelphia Jeffrey Farma shared with us his top 3 tips on protecting your skin this summer ☀️ “When it comes to skin cancer, prevention is key. My goal is to ensure patients can enjoy their lives, including time in the sun, while being mindful that even a small skin lesion can quickly escalate into a very serious issue.” 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gSi5v75d
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