Tag Archive for ‘Clinical Congress’

Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress has lasting impact
A fourth-year medical school student describes her experience as a participant in the Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress.

2016 ACS International Governors Survey: Membership benefits and challenges for International Fellows are revealed in first-time study
The ACS Board of Governors conducted its first survey of International Governors in 2016 to assess the needs of International Fellows and the global surgery community.
“Everything Old Is New Again”
The mission, purpose, and activities of the ACS Surgical History Group are summarized in this month’s column.
Apply by July 1 for 2015 ACS Community Surgeon Travel Awards
The International Relations Committee of the ACS announces the availability of 2015 Community Surgeons Travel Awards for surgeons ages 30 to 50. These $4,000 awards allow international surgeons to participate in the annual ACS Clinical Congress. Applications are due July 1, 2014.
July 1 deadline to apply for 2015 International Guest Scholarships
The ACS is offering 2015 International Guest Scholarships to outstanding young surgeons from countries other than the U.S. or Canada who have demonstrated a strong interest in teaching and research.

RAS-ACS International Exchange Scholarship Program provides unique opportunity for global collaboration
The goals and preliminary impact of the International Exchange Scholarship Program developed by the Resident and Associate Society of the College are summarized in this column, along with brief excerpts of scholars’ reports detailing their experiences with the program.
ACS offering International Scholarships for surgical education
The ACS’s Division of Education and the International Relations Committee are pleased to announce two international scholarships focused on surgical education and training.
Community Surgeons Travel Awards for 2014 now available
The ACS International Relations Committee announces two Community Surgeons Travel Awards for surgeons ages 30 to 50. These $4,000 awards allow international surgeons to participate in the annual ACS Clinical Congress; applications for these awards are due before July 1, 2013.