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Nominations due by April 30 for ACS Treasurer

Important Dates The ACS 2025 Nominating Committee of the Board of Regents will accept nominations for the position of ACS Treasurer through April 30, 2025. Learn More and Submit a Nomination. Wednesday, April 30, 2025. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Nominations due by May 1 for Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award

Important Dates The Dr. Mary Edwards Walker Inspiring Women in Surgery Award is named in honor of Mary Edwards Walker, MD (1832–1919), for her exemplary inspiration as the first female surgeon employed by the U.S. Army and the only woman ever to receive the Medal of Honor—the highest U.S. Armed Forces decoration for bravery. After the Civil War, Dr. Walker devoted her life to supporting women's suffrage and was a frequent lecturer on health care, temperance, and women’s rights. Most notably, Dr. Walker was unwavering in her commitment to service to her country and surgical profession, and repeatedly excelled in the face of significant adversity. Through Dr. Walker’s example of perseverance, excellence, and pioneering behavior, she paved the way for female surgeons of today. The nominee must demonstration significant contributions to the advancement of women in the field of surgery. Learn More and Submit a Nomination. Thursday, May 1, 2025. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Missouri Chapter - Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Lake Ozark. Location State: Missouri. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Denise Boland. Contact Email: MissouriChapterACS@gmail.com. Contact Phone: (573) 818-1668. Friday, May 2, 2025 – Sunday, May 4, 2025. Camden on the Lake Resort 2359 Bittersweet Rd Lake Ozark, MO 65049.

New York Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Bolton Landing. Location State: New York. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Babette Atkins. Contact Email: bgrey@nysurgeon.org. Contact Phone: 518-953-5401. Friday, May 2, 2025 – Sunday, May 4, 2025. The Sagamore Resort 110 Sagamore Rd Bolton Landing, NY 12814.

Australia and New Zealand Chapter- RACS 93rd Annual Scientific Congress 2025

ACS CME Events Location City: Sydney. Location Country: Australia. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Rowena Bentley. Contact Email: anz_acs@surgeons.org. Contact Phone: 03 9249 1294. Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Tuesday, May 6, 2025. International Convention Centre 14 Darling Dr Sydney, Australia.

Florida Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Tampa. Location State: Florida. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Emily Maurer. Contact Email: florida@facs.org. Contact Phone: (312) 202-5674. Saturday, May 3, 2025 – Sunday, May 4, 2025. Center for Advanced Medical Learning & Simulation 124 South Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Poughkeepsie. Location State: New York. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Martina Malcolm. Contact Email: Martina.Malcolm@nuvancehealth.org. Contact Phone: 845-483-6532. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Vassar Brothers Medical Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

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, May 6, 2025. R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

West Virginia Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: White Sulphur Spring. Location State: West Virginia. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Ashley West. Contact Email: estvirginiaacs@gmail.com. Contact Phone: 304-549-8469. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 – Saturday, May 10, 2025. The Greenbriar Resort 101 W Main St White Sulphur Spring, WV 24986.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Patterson. Location State: New Jersey. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Steve Weinman. Contact Email: weinmans@sjhmc.org. Contact Phone: 908-672-8368. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Wednesday, May 7, 2025. St. Joseph's University Medical Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: St. Louis. Location State: Missouri. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Haley Strebler. Contact Email: haley.strebler@ssmhealth.com. Contact Phone: 314-257-7200. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Wednesday, May 7, 2025. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Apply by May 7 for ACS 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship

Important Dates The ACS History and Archives Committee is continuing its initiative to support research in surgical history. A $2,000 stipend will be awarded to support research in surgical history that capitalizes on the archival resources of the ACS, which includes the records of the College in Chicago and/or the Orr Collection in Omaha, Nebraska. Funds are unrestricted and can be used for travel, lodging, and other expenses associated with study in Chicago and Omaha. The stipend is open to members of the ACS. Non-members are welcome to apply, with acceptance contingent on becoming a member of the ACS at an appropriate level (Fellow, Associate Fellow, Residents, Medical Students, and Affiliate Member). Learn More and Apply Today. Wednesday, May 7, 2025. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Workshop

Trauma Events Location City: Honolulu. Location State: Hawaii. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: TJ Donayri. Contact Email: cdonayri@queens.org. Contact Phone: 808-691-7059. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Thursday, May 8, 2025. The Queen's Conference Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care

The ACS Division of Education is pleased to announce the ninth annual ACS Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care which will be held virtually on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 7:00–8:30 pm CT. We look forward to again offering “quick shot” style presentations with respondents, and a lively exchange of ideas among the many attendees. We invite you to submit an abstract to be considered for inclusion in this year's Symposium. Submissions related to palliative care in quality improvement, innovations in care processes, education, outcomes research, qualitative studies, and ongoing works-in-progress are welcome. Please note that each presentation will be limited to five minutes to allow for diverse topics and rich response and discussion. Contact Email: cbuchignani@facs.org. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/surgical-palliative-care/symposium/. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H Street NW Washington, DC 20001. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Virtual Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care

Important Dates The ACS Division of Education is pleased to announce the ninth annual ACS Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care which will be held virtually on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 7:00–8:30 pm CT. We look forward to again offering “quick shot” style presentations with respondents, and a lively exchange of ideas among the many attendees. Register Today. Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Ohio Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Columbus. Location State: Ohio. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Sarah Simmons. Contact Email: ssimmons@facs.org. Contact Phone: (312-202-5426. Friday, May 9, 2025 – Saturday, May 10, 2025. Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel 50 N 3rd St Columbus, OH 43215.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Cleveland. Location State: Ohio. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Andrea Elliott. Contact Email: arinker@metrohealth.org. Contact Phone: 216-778-4646. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Tuesday, May 13, 2025. MetroHealth Medical Center. 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@arkansasacs.org. Contact Phone: 770.626.3032. Friday, May 16, 2025 – Sunday, May 18, 2025. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS I. Dod Wilson (IDW) Building 4301 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72205.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. 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/asset. Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Keck School of Medicine of USC. 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/. Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Keck School of Medicine of USC. For more info visit keck.usc.edu.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Lake Success. Location State: New York. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Danielle Sargeant. Contact Email: dmeyerowit@northwell.edu. Contact Phone: 516-601-7353. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Thursday, May 22, 2025. Northwell Bioskills Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Register for Hybrid Fundamentals of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Course

Important Dates Surgeons who want to incorporate oncoplastic breast surgical techniques into their practice are encouraged to register for the next Fundamentals of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery course. In this hands-on course, surgeons will be exposed to basic oncoplastic techniques that they can perform and more complex techniques that require a team approach with a plastic surgeon. This is a hybrid course with recorded didactic lectures viewable prior to attendance at the hands-on skills lab. The skills lab takes place Friday, May 23, at the University of California, Los Angeles Center for Advanced Surgical Interventional Technology. Learn More and Register. Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. Friday, May 23, 2025. University of California, Los Angeles Center for Advanced Surgical Interventional Technology. For more info visit store.facs.org.

Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Virginal Beach. Location State: Virginia. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Susan McConnell. Contact Email: smcconnell@ramdocs.org. Contact Phone: 804-622-8139. Friday, May 30, 2025 – Saturday, May 31, 2025. Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel 4201 Atlantic Ave Virginal Beach, VA 23451.

ACS Entering Resident Readiness Assessment (ACS ERRA) Enrollment Ends May 30

Important Dates The Entering Resident Readiness Assessment (ERRA), developed by the ACS Division of Education, is an innovative online, case-based instrument to measure the preparedness of entering surgical residents (PGY-1). ACS ERRA focuses on clinical decision-making for cases frequently encountered at the beginning of resident training. The assessment provides surgery program directors and residents with psychometrically rigorous measures of key decision-making skills needed to safely assume their new clinical responsibilities. Enroll Your Residents Today. Friday, May 30, 2025. 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: Crystal Edem. Contact Email: cedem@mednet.ucla.edu. Contact Phone: 310-267-8262. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Monday, June 2, 2025. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Nominations due by June 9 for the ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching

Important Dates The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching, sponsored by the ACS Division of Education, is given each year in recognition of excellence in teaching by a resident and to emphasize teaching as an important area in residents’ daily lives. Candidates who show outstanding contributions to educational activities, educational publications, teaching award recipients and provide course instruction are strongly encouraged for consideration. Learn More and Submit a Nomination Today. Monday, June 9, 2025. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Nominations due by June 9 for the Jameson L. Chassin MD FACS Award for Professionalism in General Surgery

Important Dates To recognize Jameson L. Chassin, MD, FACS, and his career and professional interests, an annual award is bestowed upon a chief resident by the Chassin family, contributors to the Chassin Memorial Fund, and the American College of Surgeons Foundation. In accordance with the wishes of the Chassin family, the Jameson L. Chassin, MD, FACS, Award for Professionalism in General Surgery is presented to a chief resident in general surgery who exemplifies the values of compassion, technical skill, and devotion to science and learning. Learn More and Submit a Nomination Today. Monday, June 9, 2025. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

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: Crystal Edem. Contact Email: casit@mednet.ucla.edu. Contact Phone: 310-267-8262. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Thursday, June 12, 2025. David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. 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/asset. Friday, June 13, 2025. Keck School of Medicine of USC. For more info visit www.facs.org.

North and South Carolina Joint Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Asheville. Location State: North Carolina. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kathy Browning. Contact Email: kathyb@ncfacs.org. Contact Phone: 770-626-3023. Friday, July 11, 2025 – Sunday, July 13, 2025. Omni Grove Park Inn 290 Macon Ave Asheville, NC 28804.

Medical Students: Submit Abstracts by July 11 for Clinical Congress 2025 Program

Important Dates Abstracts for the Medical Student ePoster Session are now being accepted for presentation consideration at Clinical Congress 2025, October 4-7, in Chicago, Illinois. To participate, students must still be enrolled in medical school as of October 4. The deadline for submission is 12:00 pm CT on Friday, July 11. Medical students attending the ACS Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago, Illinois, are invited to submit abstracts in one of the following three categories: Basic science research , Clinical science research , Education, outcomes, and innovation research, The top 48 abstracts will be invited to present during the Medical Student Program ePoster Session. A winner and runner up will be selected from each research category. Learn More and Submit Abstracts. Friday, July 11, 2025, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Alabama/Mississippi Chapter 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 17, 2025 – Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel 21196 E Beach Blvd Gulf Shores, AL 36542.

Quality and Safety Conference

ACS CME Events Learn about the latest developments in surgical quality and safety, engage with world-renowned experts, and gain actionable improvements for your institution at the 2025 ACS Quality and Safety Conference, July 17-20, in San Diego. Location City: San Diego. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/quality-and-safety-conference/. Maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™: -2.5. Thursday, July 17, 2025 – Sunday, July 20, 2025. San Diego, CA. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Newark. Location State: New Jersey. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Catharin Morello. Contact Email: morellcr@uhnj.org. Contact Phone: 973-972-9533. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Thursday, July 17, 2025. University Hospital. For more info visit www.facs.org.