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Introduction: Olga M. Jonasson, MD, Lecture
A brief history of the Olga M. Jonasson, MD, Lecture and an overview of the latest Jonasson Lecturer—Alexa Canady, MD, FACS, the first African-American woman neurosurgeon in the U.S.—are provided.
The journey: Becoming a neurosurgeon and back again
Alexa Canady, MD, FACS, describes her career path as the first African-American woman neurosurgeon in the U.S., outlines the benefits of peer support for the success of minority physicians, and highlights the importance of retirement planning to avoid surgeon burnout.
Dream to become: Dr. Canady inspires an aspiring surgeon
Estell Williams, MD, a surgical resident, describes how Alexa Canady, MD, FACS, affected her decision to pursue a career in surgery.
Initiating a surgical society within the ACS: The renewed Excelsior Surgical Society
The ongoing revitalization of the Excelsior Surgical Society is described.
Highlights of Clinical Congress 2016
This Clinical Congress 2016 wrap-up summarizes key events at the annual meeting, including the Convocation, Named Lectures, and awards winners and honorees.
Trust: The keystone of the physician-patient relationship
Trust is the basis for a productive physician-patient according to Dr. Pellegrini, who summarizes his John J. Conley Ethics and Philosophy Lecture presented at Clinical Congress 2016.
ACS in the news
This summary provides excerpts from external media outlets covering research and activities from the ACS Clinical Congress 2016 in Washington, DC.
Presidential Address: Do what’s right for the patient: Franklin H. Martin and the American College of Surgeons
Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., MD, FACS, described the history of the College and some of its key education and quality programs in his Presidential Address delivered during Clinical Congress 2016.
Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS, is 2016−2017 ACS President-Elect
Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS, was elected President-Elect of the ACS during the Annual Business Meeting of Members; two Vice-Presidents-elect were also elected at the meeting.
New Regents and Governors elected
New ACS Regents were elected and new Board of Governors’ Executive Committee members were installed during the Annual Business Meeting of Members.
RAS-ACS Symposium essays: Residents debate the boundaries of surgeon disclosure
The topic of this year’s Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons Symposium was Exploring the Limits of Surgeon Disclosure: Where Are the Boundaries? Read the first place essays submitted from both sides of the debate.
Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., MD, FACS, installed as 97th President of the ACS
Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., MD, FACS, was installed as ACS President, and Hilary Sanfey, MB, BCh, MHPE, FACS, FRCSI, FRCS, and Mary C. McCarthy, MD, FACS, were installed as Vice-Presidents at Clinical Congress 2016.
Five outstanding surgeons conferred Honorary Fellowship in the ACS
Honorary Fellowship in the ACS was awarded to five prominent surgeons from around the world during Convocation.
Looking forward – September 2016
Dr. Hoyt’s column highlights the Scientific Program of the Clinical Congress 2016, as well as other key educational and networking opportunities offered during the annual surgical meeting.
Dr. Asa Yancey and the realization of his mentor’s dream
The legacy and achievements of Asa Yancey, MD, FACS, are the focus of this month’s column.
Exploring the limits of surgeon disclosure: Where are the boundaries?
The subject of this article—the benefits and challenges associated with surgeon disclosure—will be debated at this year’s RAS-ACS Symposium at Clinical Congress 2016 in Washington, DC.
Clinical Congress 2016 Preliminary Program
The Clinical Congress Preliminary Program offers an overview of Postgraduate Courses, Named Lectures, and other information related to Clinical Congress 2016, October 16–20, in Washington, DC.
MHSSPACS and Excelsior Surgical Society issue call for abstracts
The Military Health System Strategic Partnership American College of Surgeons and the Excelsior Surgical Society invites military surgeons to submit their research for presentation at the Clinical Congress 2016.
Call for nominations for the ACS Board of Regents and ACS Officers-Elect
The College has issued a call for nominations for Fellows to serve on the ACS Board of Regents and for three Officer-Elect positions.
Call for nominations for the ACS Board of Regents
The 2016 Nominating Committee of the Board of Governors will select nominees for pending vacancies on the Board of Regents that will need to be filled at Clinical Congress 2016.
