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Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Workshop

Trauma Events Location City: Moreno Valley. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Stephen Kernop. Contact Email: S.Kernop@RUHealth.org. Contact Phone: 951-486-1987. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Friday, June 5, 2026. Riverside University Health System - Medical Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Apply for ACS Volunteer Committee Opportunities by June 5

Important Dates The ACS offers surgeons a plethora of opportunities to make a tangible, long-lasting impact on the profession. Apply by June 5 for volunteer positions open on more than 30 ACS committees Learn More and Apply Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/about-acs/governance/get-involved/applications/. Friday, June 5, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Enroll Your Residents by June 5 in the ACS Entering Resident Readiness Assessment

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. Short case scenarios are used to address essential clinical topics through special "key features" questions that specifically assess clinical decision-making skills instead of simple recall of factual knowledge. Results of the assessment can be used to identify strengths and to develop learning plans in areas that may need reinforcement for individual residents or the entering group as a whole. Enroll Your Residents Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/acs-entering-resident-readiness-assessment/. Friday, June 5, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Chile Chapter- 68th Annual Congress of the Chilean Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Viña del Mar. Location Country: Chile. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Lorena Lopez. Contact Email: coordinadora@acschile.cl. Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Hotel Del Mar, Enjoy Av. San Martín 199, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Chile.

Submit Nominations by June 8 for ACS Resident Awareds

Important Dates The ACS is now accepting nominations for two prestigious 2025 resident awards through June 8: ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching This award 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. Visit the ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching web page for more details, including nominee qualifications. Jameson L. Chassin, MD, FACS, Award for Professionalism in General Surgery To recognize Jameson L. Chassin, MD, FACS, his career, and professional interests, the annual Chassin Award is being offered through the generosity of the Chassin family, contributors to the Chassin Memorial Fund, and ACS Foundation. The Chassin Award will be presented to a chief resident in general surgery who exemplifies the values… Event Website: https://www.facs.orgwww.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/april-28-2026-issue/recognize-outstanding-residents-with-nominations-for-two-acs-awards/. Monday, June 8, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.orgwww.facs.org.

ACS Simulation in Surgical Education

ACS CME Events The course was developed in response to growing interest in simulation-based training, especially with advancements in laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgery. As simulation centers evolve, trained faculty are essential for teaching these technologies. The impact of the course extends beyond participants, as they can influence teaching and curriculum development at their institutions. This year, based on feedback, the course will offer learning activities in roundtable discussions in the following areas: Simulation Center Management Building Skills Models: Doing More With a Small Budget Equipment Management Theoretical Foundation of Simulation More information. Location City: Durham. Location State: North Carolina. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Other Category. Type/Interest: Simulation. Contact Name: Stephanie Hermes, Senior Administrator. Contact Email: shermes@facs.org. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/acs-simulation-in-surgical-education/. Maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™: 17.25. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Saturday, June 13, 2026. Washington Duke Inn/Surgical Education and Activities Lab (SEAL). For more info visit www.facs.org.

Register today for the ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders June 2026 Course

Important Dates Residents are expected to master a broad expanse of clinical and basic science knowledge as well as operative skills. Residency programs tailor their educational programs to meet these needs. Residents are also expected to master a number of critical nonclinical skills, including leading teams and teaching. However, very few residency programs are able to offer opportunities for residents to become proficient in these areas. The ACS Division of Education worked to develop a course to address this need. Learn More and Register Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/acs-residents-as-teachers-and-leaders/acs-ratl-june-2026/. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Saturday, June 13, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Oregon-Washington ACS Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Seaside. Location State: Oregon. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: G. Harvey Gail, MBA. Contact Email: harvey@prsalem.com. Contact Phone: 503-371-7457 ext 308. Friday, June 12, 2026 – Sunday, June 14, 2026. Beast Western Oceanview Resort 414 North Prom Seaside, OR.

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, June 18, 2026. David Grant Medical Center-CIF. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Submit Abstracts by June 26 for the Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress

Important Dates Abstracts for the Medical Student Program Quick Shot Presentation session are now being accepted for presentation consideration at Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–29, in Washington, DC. To participate, students must still be enrolled in medical school as of September 26. The deadline for submission is 12:00 pm CT on Friday, June 26. Medical students attending the ACS Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress 2026 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 Quick Shot Presentation session. A winner and runner up will be selected from each research category. Learn More and Submit Your Abstract Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/clinical-congress-2026/education-program/medical-student-program/. Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:00 PM. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Submit Call For Content Proposals by June 30 for the 2027 ACS Innovation Summit

AEI Events Help shape the ACS Innovation Summit: Advancing Surgery through Simulation, Technology, and Engineering, taking place March 11–12 at the Swissôtel in Chicago, Illinois, by submitting a session proposal. Your expertise can help advance conversations around simulation, curriculum development, surgical innovation, and program improvement. Share practical strategies, innovative ideas, and lessons learned with peers throughout surgical education and simulation. Session formats include: • Panel sessions: Discussions designed to engage participants across specialties • Management, Operations, Research, and Education (MORE) sessions: Topics focused on leading and managing a simulation center • Workshops: Hands-on learning with practical applications • Do-it-yourself (DIY) simulator/model competition: An opportunity to develop and present innovative simulators and models that advance surgical education through simulation Successful proposals will: • Deliver innovative insights in simulation, product development, and e… Contact Name: Danielle Taylor. Contact Email: edinstitutes@facs.org. Contact Phone: 312-202-5573. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/innovation-summit/call-for-content/. Tuesday, June 30, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Register for July 1 Webinar Introducing the ACS QI Basics Course for LMICs

Important Dates Quality improvement is essential to safer surgical care, better outcomes, and stronger health systems. Yet many surgeons, trainees, and hospital teams working in low- and middle-income countries face real barriers to starting and sustaining QI work, including limited data systems, workforce constraints, and competing clinical demands. This webinar will introduce practical approaches to launching quality improvement initiatives in resource-constrained settings and highlight the ACS Quality Improvement Basics Course for LMICs as a tool to support that work. Speakers will review foundational QI concepts, discuss how to identify feasible projects, and share examples of how small, well-designed efforts can lead to meaningful improvements in care. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of where to start, what tools are most useful, and how the ACS course can support local QI efforts.  Learn More and Register Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/membership-community/international/webinar/surgical-quality-improvement-in-resource-constrained-settings/. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.facs.org.

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.

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.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Bethlehem. Location State: Pennsylvania. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Nicole Lohrman. Contact Email: Nicole.Lohrman@sluhn.org. Contact Phone: 484-526-9006. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Tuesday, August 4, 2026. St. Luke's University Hospital. For more info visit www.facs.org.

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.

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: Sally Griepentrog. Contact Email: sally.griepentrog@bjc.org. Contact Phone: 314-226-7496. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Barnes Jewish Hospital. 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, August 20, 2026. Aggie Square. 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. Tuesday, August 25, 2026. SSM Health. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Baltimore. Location State: Maryland. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Claire Leidy. Contact Email: cleidy@som.umaryland.edu. Contact Phone: 410-328-3662. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Wednesday, August 26, 2026. R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

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.

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: Sally Griepentrog. Contact Email: sally.griepentrog@bjc.org. Contact Phone: 314-226-7496. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Barnes Jewish Hospital. 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, September 1, 2026. R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.