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Register for Free July 23 ACS/APSA Webinar on Retirement Planning

Important Dates The American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA) and the newly developed American College of Surgeons Senior Fellows Society (SFS) are partnering to present a webinar on key administrative and credentialing considerations surgeons should explore when transitioning from active practice, including practice contract, hospital privileges, malpractice coverage, state medical license, and Board certification options. The session will also provide a comprehensive checklist covering these topics, along with financial planning and health insurance considerations introduced in the first SFS webinar. In addition, the newly formed ACS SFS provides various opportunities for surgeons to stay connected or get involved in SFS activities. Surgeons interested in learning about, planning for, or currently transitioning out of practice, or who have recently retired, should consider attending this session. Learn More and Register Today. Event Website: https://facs-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XL8epZEUQwuFw4FaVShouA. Thursday, July 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit facs-org.zoom.us.

Register for July 28 Webinar: Speaking Up in Surgery

Important Dates Effective communication is a critical skill for surgical success, yet many surgeons face challenges when navigating interactions with administrative staff, multidisciplinary teams, and non-surgeon colleagues in the operating room. This webinar will explore practical strategies for clearly communicating expectations, managing administrative workflows, and advocating for the resources, time, and support needed. Panelists will discuss real-world scenarios, including working with OR staff, negotiating priorities with administrators, and addressing barriers to efficiency and respect. There will be an audience Q&A at the end of the discussion. Learn More and Register Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/about-acs/governance/acs-committees/women-in-surgery-committee/speaking-up-in-surgery-effective-communication-and-self-advocacy-in-the-or-and-beyond/. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit www.facs.org.

ACS Alabama/Mississippi Joint Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Gulf Shores. Location State: Alabama. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kathy Browning. Contact Email: kathy@alabamaacs.org. Contact Phone: 770.626.3032. Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Saturday, August 1, 2026. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel 21196 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542.

ACS Tennessee Chapter Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Nashville. Location State: Tennessee. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kathy Browning. Contact Email: kathy@synergistic-mgmt.com. Contact Phone: 770.626.3032. Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Sunday, August 2, 2026. The Virgin Hotel 1 Music Square W Nashville, TN 37203.

Submit Abstracts by August 5 for the ACS Innovation Summit

Important Dates The 2027 ACS Innovation Summit Call for Abstracts is open. The deadline for submissions is August 5, 2026. Please check our webpage again for the latest updates. All finalized abstracts will be reviewed and considered for podium or poster presentation during the Annual Summit, March 11–12, 2027 in Chicago, Illinois. All abstracts chosen for poster or oral presentation are expected to be presented in-person, on-site in Chicago. Upon notification of acceptance, presenters must complete their registration for the meeting before January 11, 2027, or their acceptance is forfeited. Learn More. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/innovation-summit/call-for-abstracts/. Wednesday, August 5, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Apply by August 12 for ACS Resident Research Scholarships

Important Dates The American College of Surgeons (ACS) offers 2-year resident research scholarships for residents in general surgery or a surgical specialty training program. These scholarships are supported by the generosity of Fellows, Chapters, and friends of the College, to encourage residents to pursue careers in academic surgery anywhere on the research continuum. The application window for the 2027–2029 Resident Research Scholarships is open until August 12, 2026. Learn More and Apply Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/professional-growth-and-wellness/scholarships-fellowships-and-awards/resident/resident-research/. Wednesday, August 12, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Arizona Chapter Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Tucson. Location State: Arizona. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Bonnie Simmons. Contact Email: bsimmons@azmed.org. Friday, August 14, 2026. Health Sciences Innovation Building 435 N 5th Street Phoenix, AZ 85004.

Kentucky Chapter Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Lexington. Location State: Kentucky. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Linda Silvestri. Contact Email: lsilv2@uky.edu. Contact Phone: 859-323-8222. Friday, August 14, 2026. The Campbell House 1375 S Broadway Lexington, KY 40504.

North and South Carolina Joint Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Isle of Palms. Location State: South Carolina. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kathy Browning. Contact Email: kathyb@ncfacs.org. Contact Phone: (470)626-3023. Friday, August 14, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026. Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms 5757 Palm Blvd Isle of Palms, SC 29451.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Sacramento. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Maya Lowden. Contact Email: mlowden@health.ucdavis.edu. Contact Phone: 916-734-8356. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Thursday, August 20, 2026. Aggie Square. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Brazil Chapter - Brazilian College of Surgeons

ACS CME Events Location City: Sao Paulo. Location Country: Brazil. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Pedro Eder Portari Filho, MD, FACS. Friday, August 21, 2026 – Saturday, August 22, 2026. Reboucas Convention Center Av. Rebouças, 600 - Pinheiros Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Georgia Society of the American College of Surgeons- GSACS Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Amelia Island. Location State: Florida. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kathryn Browning. Contact Email: kathy@synergistic-mgmt.com. Contact Phone: 770.626.3032. Friday, August 28, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026. Ritz Carlton Amelia Island 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy Amelia Island, FL 32034.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Baltimore. Location State: Maryland. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Dora Russell. Contact Email: drussell@som.umaryland.edu. Contact Phone: 410-328-9878. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Tuesday, September 1, 2026. R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Travos AFB. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Maya Lowden. Contact Email: mlowden@health.ucdavis.edu. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Thursday, September 10, 2026. David Grant Medical Center-CIF. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Arkansas Chapter Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Little Rock. Location State: Arkansas. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kathy Browning. Contact Email: kathy@synergistic-mgmt.com. Contact Phone: (770)626-3032. Friday, September 11, 2026 – Sunday, September 13, 2026. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) I. Dod Wilson (IDW) Building 4301 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72205.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Nashville. Location State: Tennessee. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Cathy Wilson. Contact Email: catherine.s.wilson@vumc.org. Contact Phone: 615-936-0194. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Vanderbilt Health. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Angela Martinez. Contact Email: angela.martinez@med.usc.edu. Contact Phone: 323-707-3363. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Friday, September 25, 2026. Keck School of Medicine of USC. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Clinical Congress 2026

ACS CME Events The Clinical Congress is designed to provide individuals with a wide range of learning opportunities, activities, and experiences that will match their educational and professional development needs. Location City: Washington. Location State: District of Columbia. Location Country: United States. Maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™: 184.0. Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Apply by October 7 for March 2027 ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course

Important Dates Today’s surgical environment—both in academic and community practice—is challenging, complex, and unpredictable. As demands on surgical leaders continue to grow across clinical and organizational settings, the ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course provides a comprehensive foundation in the principles and practice of effective leadership. Through a dynamic, modernized curriculum, participants gain insight into leading at all levels of an organization while strengthening their ability to drive change, manage challenges, and make meaningful impact. Guided by nationally renowned surgeon leaders, the course offers a highly interactive learning experience that blends expert-led lectures, small group breakouts, panel discussions, and more. Participants benefit from personalized faculty coaching, dedicated networking opportunities, and sessions tailored to the unique challenges of both academic and community practice. Key topics include emotional intelligence, communication strategies, team building, conflict resolution, f… Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/acs-surgeons-as-leaders/. Wednesday, October 7, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Brooklyn-Long Island Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Garden City. Location State: New York. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Teresa Barzyz. Contact Email: Acsteresa@aol.com. Contact Phone: 516-741-3887. Thursday, October 8, 2026. The Garden City Hotel 45 7th St Garden City, NY 11530.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Marvin Ronquillo. Contact Email: mronquillo@mednet.ucla.edu. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Friday, October 9, 2026. UCLA. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Sacramento. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Maya Lowden. Contact Email: mlowden@health.ucdavis.edu. Contact Phone: 916-734-8356. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Thursday, October 15, 2026. Aggie Square. For more info visit www.facs.org.