Archive for May, 2017
Looking forward – May 2017
Dr. Hoyt describes the recently updated Surgeon Specific Registry, which will help surgeons more easily comply with regulatory mandates and ultimately will be a key element of a fully integrated platform for ACS clinical databases.
Italian training program in Cameroon: A model for developing cultural competence
The authors describe a training program aimed at improving cultural competency among surgery residents in Italy, as well as current and future barriers facing the rotation
Trauma care funding, scope of practice, and cancer prevention lead state legislative agendas
Summarizes developments in state legislation and identifies the resources available to surgeons who want to participate in regional advocacy efforts.
Health care leaders develop strategies for improving access to surgical care in Latin America
The efforts of a multiregional Latin America symposium, which seeks to implement recommendations from The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, are described, including strategies for improving access to affordable surgical care.
2016 ACS Governors Survey: Will acute care surgery change the surgical landscape?
Surgeons’ views on the impact of acute care surgery on patient care and general surgery practice, based on the findings of the 2016 ACS Governors Survey, are summarized.
American College of Surgeons 2017 statement on health care reform
The ACS has developed a statement on health care reform featuring four core principles that should be reflected in any related legislation.
Practice changes lower rates of transfusion, superficial SSI, and morbidity
Researchers at Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH), University of Rochester, NY, conducted a quality improvement project to determine best practices for reducing pediatric general and pediatric orthopaedic morbidity and mortality due to transfusion and surgical site infection-related complications.
Principles of leadership for the young surgeon
Effective leadership skills for leading a team and advocating for patients are summarized.
Interventions to promote better conversations about initial treatment for prostate cancer
Decision aids to enhance conversations with minority males entering prostate cancer treatment are described.
The Halifax Explosion and the unofficial birth of pediatric surgery
Dr. Ladd’s involvement in the Halifax Explosion and the launch of pediatric surgery as a specialty is highlighted.
Leadership is crucial to establishing safety culture, reducing adverse events
Developing a culture of safety begins with incorporating lessons learned from adverse events and near misses in order to prevent future harm.
I broke my neck: Femur fractures
This month’s column examines the occurrence of femoral neck fractures in the National Trauma Data Bank® (NTDB®) research dataset.
ACS Board of Regents approves new Foundation officers
The ACS Board of Regents approved new officers of the ACS Foundation Board of Directors at the Regents’ February meeting in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Henri Ford accorded honorary fellowship in RCSEng
Henri Ford, MD, FACS, member of the ACS Board of Regents, was accorded Honorary Fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng) on March 7 in London, U.K.
Coming next month in JACS and online now: Personal and professional well-being of surgical residents in New England
This news brief highlights a JACS article that examines the well-being of surgical residents in New England.
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities, February 2017
This report describes the recent activities, initiatives, and business matters of both the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and of the ACS as of February 2017.
ACS Traveling Fellow to Germany 2016 reports on his experiences
As the 2016 Traveling Fellow to Germany, Perry Shen, MD, FACS, offers details about his personal and scientific interactions with German colleagues.
Community Surgeons Travel Awards available for 2018
The International Relations Committee of the ACS announces the availability of two 2018 Community Surgeon Travel Awards, which allow surgeons outside the U.S. to participate in the annual ACS Clinical Congress.
International Guest Scholarships available for 2018
The ACS is offering International Guest Scholarships in 2018 to outstanding young surgeons from countries other than the U.S. or Canada who have demonstrated a strong interest in teaching and research.
Applications for 2018 Alliance Scholar Awards accepted through June 30
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Foundation is accepting applications for the 2018 Alliance Scholar Awards.
