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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.

Submit Nominations by June 30 for ACS Resident Awards

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.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/april-28-2026-issue/recognize-outstanding-residents-with-nominations-for-two-acs-awards/. 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.

Submit Abstracts by July 1 for High-Impact Clinical Trials & Studies

Important Dates The High-Impact Clinical Trials & Studies session is designed to highlight important clinical trials and studies from all surgical disciplines, emphasizing research that will directly impact surgical science and practice. Both original research and research presented at other meetings within the past 6 months may be submitted. Work that is currently under review or accepted but will not be published before September 26, 2026, may be submitted. Accepted abstracts will be presented during the High-Impact Clinical Trials & Studies session at Clinical Congress (Sunday, September 27, 2:30–4:00 pm ET). Presentations for this session will all be in-person oral presentations. Learn More. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/clinical-congress-2026/call-for-abstracts/. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Apply by July 3 for the George H. A. Clowes Jr., MD, FACS, Memorial Research Career Development Award

Important Dates The George H.A. Clowes Jr. MD, FACS Memorial Research Career Development Award is provided to support the research of a promising young surgical investigator. The award consists of a stipend of $45,000 for each of five years and is not renewable thereafter. The application window is open until July 3, 2026. Apply Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/professional-growth-and-wellness/scholarships-fellowships-and-awards/research/clowes-research-career-development-award/. Friday, July 3, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Apply by July 10 for the Claude H. Organ, Jr., MD, FACS, Traveling Fellowship

Important Dates The family and friends of the late Claude H. Organ, Jr. MD, FACS, established an endowment through the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Foundation to provide funding for an annual fellowship to be awarded to an outstanding surgeon from the Society of Black Academic Surgeons, the Association of Women Surgeons, or the Surgical Section of the National Medical Association. This annual award is intended to serve as a lasting memorial to the extraordinary life and work of Dr. Organ. (For information on donating to this fund, please contact the ACS Foundation at 312-202-5338 or acsfoundation@facs.org.) The Organ Traveling Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding young surgeon so they can attend an educational meeting or make an extended visit to an institution of his or her choice, tailored to his or her research interests. The successful applicant will receive the sum of $5,000 US. This amount is to be used to help defray travel and per diem expenses, plus the cost of any courses the awardee may take in… Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/professional-growth-and-wellness/scholarships-fellowships-and-awards/special/organ/. Friday, July 10, 2026. 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.

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.

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.

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.