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Dateline DC: The American Rescue Plan signed into law(0)

April 1, 2021

Describes the public health provisions outlined in the American Rescue Plan, including COVID-19 vaccine distribution and expanded Medicare and Medicaid coverage.

2021 Virtual Leadership & Advocacy Summit offers opportunities for surgeon leaders and advocates

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) will host the Leadership & Advocacy Summit, May 15–17, 2021. The summit is a dual meeting offering comprehensive and specialized sessions that provide ACS members, leaders, and advocates with the skills and tools necessary to be effective in these roles. The summit will take place virtually this year, enabling […]

Your ACS benefits: ACS program focuses on surgeon well-being

With 52 percent of surgeons reporting burnout, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is committed to fostering well-being, resilience, and work-life integration for surgeons at every career stage. Through education, resources, tools, and advocacy, the ACS fosters and encourages surgeons’ health and well-being to ensure they have the physical and mental strength necessary to support […]

Faculty Research Fellows for 2021–2023 announced

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has awarded four Faculty Research Fellowships for 2021–2023. The fellowship is to assist a surgeon in the establishment of their research program under mentorship with the goal of transitioning to becoming an independent investigator. Each fellowship award is $40,000 per year for each of two years and is supported […]