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Correction

A correction is noted for the June 2018 issue of the Bulletin.

ACS News

Correction

A correction is noted for the June 20188 issue of the Bulletin.

Letters to the Editor

The following comments were received regarding recent articles published in the Bulletin.

Bulletin mobile

Bulletin moves online for most readers beginning with January 2017 issue

The Bulletin transitions to online-only for most readers beginning with the January 2017 issue.

Bulletin History

New history of ACS Bulletin reflects history of the College

A Mirror Reflecting Surgery, Surgeons, and their College: The Bulletin of American College of Surgeons offers a history of the ACS member magazine through the end of World War II.

Dr. Hoyt

Looking forward – April 2016

In this month’s column, Dr. Hoyt highlights key initiatives aimed at improving communication between rank-and-file Fellows and the ACS leadership, including enhanced social media engagement and the online ACS Communities.

Corrections

Two corrections are noted for the June and July 2015 issues of the Bulletin.

The College standardizes surgical dressings

The history of the standardization of surgical dressings in 1930 and its ongoing effects are summarized in this month’s column.

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Print or digital Bulletin? The choice is yours

Members now have the opportunity to read a digital version of the Bulletin and opt out of receiving a print version of the publication.

Correction

A correction is noted for the article Presidential Address: Achieving our personal best—Back to the Future of the American College of Surgeons” published in the December 2014 Bulletin.

Correction

A correction is noted for the article “The ACS Accredited Education Institutes Fellowship Program: Training leaders in simulation-based education” published in the July Bulletin.

Letters to the Editor

The following comments were received regarding recent articles published in the Bulletin.

YFA essay submissions, “Promise of a profession,” due May 1

The College’s Young Fellows Association is accepting essays on “The promise of a profession: The transformation of surgery and surgeons into the next decade.” Essay submissions should be 400–500 words in length and are due May 1, 2014.

Correction

A correction is noted for the article “Improved communication techniques enable residents to provide better care now and in the future” published in the August Bulletin.

Centennial reprint: Course coordinator describes purposes of ATLS® program

To help commemorate the ACS’ 100th anniversary, the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons is reprinting articles centered on the issues and developments that have defined the character and integrity of the organization throughout its history. This month’s Centennial reprint is from the October 1982 issue and describes the purposes of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course.

Centennial reprint: ACS launches program for surgeons to assess their knowledge

To help commemorate the ACS’ 100th anniversary, the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons is reprinting articles centered on the issues and developments that have defined the character and integrity of the organization throughout its history. This month’s Centennial reprint is from the June 1971 issue and describes the rationale for developing the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program® and explains surgeons can use it to evaluate their own knowledge.

Correction

A correction is noted for the article “ACS Board of Regents approves ACS Foundation Officers” in the May 2013 issue of the Bulletin.

Centennial reprint: ACS Fellow offers recommendations for avoiding “Death in a Ditch”

To help commemorate the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) 100th anniversary, the Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons is reprinting articles centered on the issues and developments that have defined the character and integrity of the organization throughout its history.

This month, the Bulletin is reprinting “Death in a Ditch,” which was originally published in the May-June 1967 issue. The article, written by trauma surgeon J.D. Farrington, MD, FACS, presents the concepts he used to instruct rescue workers on the safe extrication, emergency care, and transport of patients involved in vehicular crashes.

Letters to the Editor

The following comments were received regarding recent articles published in the Bulletin.

Correction

A correction is noted for the article “Centennial reprint: 1952 Supreme Court decision prompts College action on fee splitting,” which appeared the May 2013 issue of the Bulletin.

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