Tag Archive for ‘Operation Giving Back’
Profiles in surgical volunteerism: Mark W. Asplund, Jr., MD, FACS, provides care to underserved population in Malawi
This article is the first in a series of Bulletin articles profiling the volunteer-related accomplishments of ACS Fellows through ACS Operation Giving Back.
Operation Giving Back provides array of volunteer opportunities
Opportunities to engage in international and domestic humanitarian outreach through ACS Operation Giving Back are summarized.
Local and global opportunities for member engagement
This month’s column focuses on the value of joining your local ACS chapter and of participating in Operation Giving Back.
International volunteerism: Dr. Zalamea leads collaborative mission in the Philippines
Describes two collaborative international volunteerism programs that provide care to underserved patients in the Philippines.
OGB convenes informational meetings at Clinical Congress 2017
Operation Giving Back, the volunteerism initiative of the ACS, will host two informational meetings at Clinical Congress 2017 in San Diego, CA.
Operation Giving Back and the ACS Archives offer opportunities for engagement
This month’s column describes the member engagement opportunities offered through the ACS Operation Giving Back program and the ACS Archives.
Fellow initiates program to train Future Doctors for South Sudan
Dr. Waxman describes the challenges and benefits of developing a program to train future physicians in South Sudan.
Nominations for 2016 volunteerism and humanitarian awards due February 29
The ACS, in association with Pfizer, Inc., is accepting nominations through February 29 for the 2016 Surgical Volunteerism Award(s) and the Surgical Humanitarian Award.
Nominations for 2016 volunteerism and humanitarian awards due February 29
The ACS, in association with Pfizer, Inc., is accepting nominations for the 2016 Surgical Volunteerism Award and Surgical Humanitarian Award.
Nominations for 2016 volunteerism and humanitarian awards due February 29
The ACS, in association with Pfizer, Inc., is accepting nominations for the 2016 Surgical Volunteerism Award and Surgical Humanitarian Award.
Looking forward – March 2015
The revitalized ACS Operation Giving Back program, under the direction of new Medical Director Girma Tefera, MD, FACS, is the focus of Dr. Hoyt’s column this month.
Girma Tefera, MD, FACS, joins ACS staff as OGB Medical Director
A profile of Girma Tefera, MD, FACS, the new Medical Director for Operation Giving Back, is the focus of this news brief.
Nominations for 2015 volunteerism and humanitarian awards due February 27
The ACS, in association with Pfizer, Inc., is accepting nominations for the 2015 Surgical Volunteerism Award and Surgical Humanitarian Award.
Teaching the teacher: An ethical model for international surgical missions
This article describes the ongoing health care needs of patients in low-resource nations, describes the shortcomings of current efforts to deliver this care and foster surgical education in the developing world, and offers an ethical model for training a sustainable global surgical workforce.
College seeks Medical Director for Operation Giving Back
The ACS has initiated a search for a full-time Medical Director for the Operation Giving Back (OGB) program and is accepting applications for the position through May 30.
2014 Volunteerism and Humanitarian Award nominations due February 28
The ACS, in association with Pfizer, Inc., is accepting nominations for the 2014 Surgical Volunteerism Award and Surgical Humanitarian Award.
Preoperative telemedicine evaluation of surgical mission patients: Should we use it routinely?
On-site preoperative evaluation of global surgery patients is a complex, time-consuming, and often chaotic process, however, telemedicine may expedite the delivery of lifesaving care. This article describes how the authors reviewed patient information and radiologic studies using store-and-forward telemedicine (SAFT) before embarking on a surgical mission in the Philippines.
Nominations for 2014 volunteerism and humanitarian awards due February 28
The ACS, in association with Pfizer, Inc., is accepting nominations for the 2014 Surgical Volunteerism Award and Surgical Humanitarian Award.
Report on ACSPA/ACS activities: October 2013
This report details the recent activities, initiatives, and business matters of both the American College of Surgeons Professional Association and of the ACS as of October 2013.
Nominations for 2013 volunteerism and humanitarian awards due February 22
The ACS, in association with Pfizer, Inc., is accepting nominations for the 2013 Surgical Volunteerism Award and Surgical Humanitarian Award.
