Tag Archive for ‘Young Fellows Association’
YFA Communications Committee Essay Contest 2021: An introduction
The introduction to the first-place winner of the 2021 ACS YFA Communications Committee Essay Contest highlights the inspiration for this year’s theme.
YFA Communications Committee Essay Contest 2021: Starting 2021 off right: Positive lessons learned from a pandemic and how medicine has pushed forward
Laura S. Johnson, MD, FCCP, FACS, the winner of the 2021 YFA Communications Committee Essay Contest, describes the evolution of collaboration and networking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Profiles in ACS leadership: A few questions for Joshua M. V. Mammen, MD, PhD, FACS
This profile provides a look into the professional accomplishments and personal interests of Joshua M. V. Mammen, MD, PhD, FACS, Chair of the ACS Young Fellows Association.
2020 ACS Governors survey: Peer review: A necessity and a challenge
The results of a survey of the ACS Board of Governors and the ACS Young Fellows Association are summarized, including viewpoints and experiences regarding peer review.
2020 ACS Governors survey: Evolving surgical practice trends and needs
Editor’s note: The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Governors (B/G) conducts an annual survey of its domestic and international members. The purpose of the survey is to provide a means of communicating the concerns of the Governors to the College leadership. The 2020 ACS Governors Survey, conducted in June and July 2020 by […]
2020 ACS Governors Survey: SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the use of telemedicine
Editor’s note: The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Board of Governors (B/G) conducts an annual survey of its domestic and international members. The purpose of the survey is to provide a means of communicating the concerns of the Governors to the College leadership. The 2020 ACS Governors Survey, conducted in June and July 2020 by […]
Young surgeons speak up: Stringent OR attire restrictions decrease morale without improving outcomes
The results of a study assessing surgeons’ reactions to operating room attire restrictions conducted by the YFA of the ACS are described in this article, as are the possible effects of these restrictions on patient safety.
YFA Advocacy and Issues Workgroup Essay Contest: Weather the storm
The following essay is the winner of the YFA Advocacy & Issues Workgroup essay contest. This year’s contest focused on how young surgeons are achieving their personal best working within organized medicine by advocating to state and federal government officials for the safety and well-being of the surgical patient and/or for the surgeon.
Not your father’s ACS: The view from the Chair of the YFA
This article highlights the College’s efforts to be more inclusive of young surgeons in its educational programming and among its leadership ranks and summarizes future goals of the YFA.
YFA Essay Contest: Introduction
The introduction to the winner of the ACS Young Fellows Association Essay Contest describes the essayist as an exemplar of this year’s theme.
YFA Advocacy and Issues Workgroup Essay Contest: Achieving our personal best through advocacy
The following essay is the winner of the YFA Advocacy & Issues Workgroup essay contest, which was on the topic of how they are achieving their personal best as a young surgeon working within organized medicine by advocating to state and federal government officials for the safety and well-being of the surgical patient and/or for the surgeon.
YFA announces 2014–2015 Chair, Governing Council
Michael Sutherland, MD, FACS, is the newly appointed Chair of the Young Fellows Association (YFA), and Jacob Moalem, MD, FACS, is the new Vice-Chair. New members of the YFA Governing Council members are also announced.
The YFA Essay Contest: Introduction
The introduction to the first place winner of the inaugural ACS Young Fellows Association Essay Contest highlights the inspiration for this year’s theme.
First YFA Essay Contest winner: The promise of a profession lies within us
The first YFA Essay Contest winner reveals his thoughts on overcoming the financial, legal, regulatory, and other challenges facing the surgical profession today.
2014 Leadership program: Emotional intelligence, mentoring are keys to effective performance
This article provides a summary of the Leadership program at the 2014 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit. The Leadership program featured presentations on strengthening leadership and mentoring skills, chapter development and success stories, and the practical applications of emotional intelligence skills to enhance personal and professional relationships.
2014 Advocacy program: Attendees learn about traditions that influence legislative outcomes
Presented in conjunction with the ACS Leadership program, the Advocacy Summit is an opportunity to rally surgery’s collective grassroots advocacy voice. More than 280 surgeons attended meetings on Capitol Hill to confer with their legislators and congressional staff on key issues of importance to the College.
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.
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.
Revitalized Leadership Conference motivates members to redefine roles and responsibilities
This article provides a summary of the 2013 Leadership Conference, which featured presentations on ACS infrastructure, the roles and responsibilities of College leaders, means of enhancing member engagement, and best practices for chapter leaders.
