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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
2 years
The American College of Surgeons has long opposed governmental interference in the clinical practice of medicine and in the privileged physician-patient relationship. (1/3)
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"The best surgeons not only exhibit extraordinary technical skills, but much more. They value their mentors...they are humble and endowed with the ability to create and nurture a team with empathy and sharing in human suffering." #BulletinACS #surgeon
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We are concerned that this decision will impact the availability of comprehensive and safe reproductive healthcare services. (3/3) Our full statement:
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@AmCollSurgeons
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The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health will allow states to eliminate access to reproductive services for women and will jeopardize the autonomy of this relationship. (2/3)
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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This job asks for things from you that no other job on earth would dare. And surgeons do it, because that's the job. Along with our teams, we step up every day to keep one powerful promise. Learn more at
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Hospitals, health systems and surgeons should prepare now to manage elective surgical procedures during COVID-19 outbreak, with a plan to minimize, postpone, or cancel at this time. Read our guidance: #COVID19
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
2 years
We're thrilled to share that Dr. Henri Ford has been selected as our President-Elect! #ACSCC22
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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President Biden has formally nominated ACS Fellow Dr. Monica Bertagnolli ( @NCIDirector ) as the next Director of the @NIH . She will be the first surgeon and the second woman to serve in the role. Congratulations to an accomplished and deserving leader!
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We are pleased to announce @pturnermd has been selected to serve as the next ACS Executive Director. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Turner! More information to come soon.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Dr. Julie A. Freischlag was elected as the new President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons during last week's Clinical Congress 2020. Congratulations, @JFreischlag ! #ACSCC20
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
4 years
Surgeons and other health care workers must have access to PPE, and be able to speak freely, without fear of retribution, as they seek to find a solution to accessing PPE. New Statement on PPE Shortages during #COVID19 : #ACSCOVID19
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Congratulations to Dr. Henri R. Ford ( @HenriFordMD ) for officially assuming his role as ACS President! We look forward to his leadership in the coming year. #ACSCC23
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@AmCollSurgeons
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The letters "FACS" after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the ACS. #ACSCC18 #surgeon
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Today Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, officially assumes her role as Executive Director-Elect of the American College of Surgeons. We are thrilled to have her in this role and look forward to seeing her vision for the College actualize. @pturnermd
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Recent events across the country have impacted us all, particularly members of Black and Brown communities. The @amcollsurgeons stands in solidarity against racism, violence, and intolerance. Read our response to the recent violence and protests:
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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On January 1, Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, @pturnermd , officially assumed her role as our Executive Director. Read more:
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
4 years
Treatment of trauma pts has prioritized airway first—the ABC sequence. But some data support prioritizing circulation before intubation in pts in hypovolemic shock—should ABC become the CAB? Read more and watch Dr. Paula Ferrada discuss 👇 @pferrada1
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
4 years
Dr. Steven D. Wexner, director of the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic Florida, was recently elected Vice-Chair of the ACS Board of Regents during last week’s virtual Clinical Congress 2020. Congratulations, @SWexner ! #ACSCC20
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, @pturnermd , is a renowned general surgeon and specialist in minimally invasive care. Her rich background and expertise will shape the future of the House of Surgery as she begins her role as our new Executive Director.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Although women represent just 19% of academic surgical faculty, they represent 26.4% of NIH R01 grant holders. New research showing women surgeons are holding their own when it comes to surgical research is published today on the @JAmCollSurg website:
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American College of Surgeons
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Congratulations to American College of Surgeons 2020 Initiates! The @AmCollSurgeons is here to support you throughout your career. #ACSCC20
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Good morning from Day 1 of #ACSCC22 ! Excited to see so many of you here already! 👋☺️
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Happy Doctor's Day! It's never been more important to thank and honor surgeons and doctors for all they do to protect and care for patients with #COVID19 . We are grateful and proud of all you do.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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“I want to be a visible face in academic surgery,” says Auriel August, a general surgery resident at @Stanford , “So young black girls have someone to look up to and say, ‘I can be like this.’”
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
1 year
As trauma surgeons, ACS Fellows @josephsakran and @saranimd see firsthand the devastating impacts that weapons like AR-15s can cause. This Washington Post feature gives readers a greater understanding of the damage AR-15s can inflict on the human body. Viewer discretion advised.
@washingtonpost
The Washington Post
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“It literally can pulverize bones … it can provide this blast effect.” The AR-15 is the weapon of choice for many mass killers. The Post sought to illustrate the lethal force of the weapon and show in detail its catastrophic effects.
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@AmCollSurgeons
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Congratulations to all who matched today from the American College of Surgeons! We are excited to welcome you to surgery! Let us know where you matched later this week! #MatchDay #MatchDay2021
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American College of Surgeons
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Congratulations to the new Board of Governors Executive Committee Officers! #ACSCC23
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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For #surgeons , 1 on-call night equals 3 sleep-disrupted nights | ACS Surgery News #surgery
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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On behalf of @acsSTOPTHEBLEED and the @RedCross , Ryan Eggold from New Amsterdam, @SophiaBush from Good Sam, and their castmates came together to create a guide on how anyone can stop the bleed when medical assistance isn't immediately available. #StandWithUkraine #SupportUkraine
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
2 years
Congratulations to Jeffrey D. Kerby, MD, PhD, FACS who will be the next @acsTrauma Chair starting March 2022. Dr. Kerby is a decorated Air Force Veteran with deep surgical expertise in trauma care and we look forward to having him lead during the COT’s centennial year. 🎉
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
4 years
“Leadership is not a person or a position. It is a complex moral relationship between people based on trust, obligation, commitment, emotion, and a shared vision of the good.” ~ Joanne B. Ciulla #quote
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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The letters "FACS" after a surgeon's name mean that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by the ACS. #ACSCC19 #surgeon
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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After 4 days and roughly 50,000 steps, this is about how we feel. Team social signing off from #ACSCC23 -- thanks for hanging with us. We'll see you in San Francisco next year! 💫
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We are thrilled to announce that L.D. Britt, MD, MPH, DSc (Hon), FACS, FCCM, MAMSE, FRCSEng(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon), FWACS(Hon), FRCSI(Hon), FCS(SA)(Hon), FRCSGlasg(Hon), will receive the ACS Lifetime Achievement Award on October 24 at Convocation. (1/3)
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American College of Surgeons
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Dr. Joseph Sakran selected as 2019–2020 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow | The Bulletin #BulletinACS
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American College of Surgeons
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Survivor. Innovator. Surgeon. Many lives have been affected by the Holocaust, including ACS Fellow Dr. George Berci. Even at 101 years old, he was dedicated to the next generation of surgeons.   In honor of #HolocaustMemorialDay read his story:
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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ACS Executive Director @pturnermd testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on fixing the broken Medicare physician payment system to help ensure high-quality care for surgical patients. For more information and to watch Dr. Turner’s testimony:
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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🏆 Ronald M. Stewart, MD, FACS ( @Stewartr84 ) will receive the Distinguished Service Award—the ACS’s highest annual honor—at #ACSCC23 . Read about Dr. Stewart’s service to the ACS and career accomplishments:
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Public health approach needed to reduce firearm injuries: #trauma #ACSCC18
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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"Surgery is different. It's intimate. When we cut someone open, it changes our relationship with them." @GretchenSchwa10 Conley Lecture #ACSCC19 .
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We're ready. We almost cried only 4 times. #ACSCC23
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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🎉 Congratulations to all newly matched residents! We enjoyed seeing where you’re going and are excited to start this journey with you. Look out for more information coming next week about @RASACS resident memberships!
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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*NEW* @AmCollSurgeons releases guidance to help health care facilities best prepare for resuming elective surgery after COVID-19 has peaked in their area #ACSCOVID19
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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The @AmCollSurgeons mourns the passing of Seymour I. Schwartz, MD, FACS, ACS Past-President and author of "the surgeon's Bible." Read a tribute from U of Rochester Medical Center: @UR_Med
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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The @AmCollSurgeons congratulates Drs. Robert Riviello, Arthur Trask, and Aaron Epstein, winners of 2020 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Volunteerism Awards, whose commitment to caring for underserved populations inspires us all. Read more: @pfizer
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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In a bipartisan vote last week, the US Senate confirmed surgical oncologist Dr. Monica Bertagnolli ( @NIHDirector ) as director of the National Institutes of Health ( @NIH ). Dr. Bertagnolli is the first surgeon to lead the NIH, and only the second woman.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We’re proud to join 50+ major health care professional organizations & societies in calling for mandatory #COVID19 vaccination for all health care workers. The statement frames “the move as a moral imperative as new infections mount sharply,” reports @WashingtonPost .
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Doctors, nurses and other health groups call for mandatory coronavirus vaccinations for all health workers as new cases surge
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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That's a wrap for #ACSCC22 ! Thank you so much to everyone who attended and made Clinical Congress so special. We can't wait to do it again next year in Boston! 🎉
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American College of Surgeons
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@TechBurritoUno
Tech Burrito
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A surgeon based in London performed a remote surgery on a banana located in California utilizing 5G technology, showcasing the incredible potential of this method. Credit: kaisthesurgeon
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Valerie W. Rusch, MD, FACS, to be installed as 100th ACS President at Convocation #ACSCC19
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
4 years
Did you know this is the first time the ACS has had back-to-back Presidents from the same institution? Read more about ACS President Dr. J. Wayne Meredith and ACS President-Elect Dr. Julie A. Freischlag in this story from @WakeHealth : @JFreischlag
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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She's also @AmCollSurgeons Director of Member Services and one of our leaders focused on tackling some of the biggest challenges in surgery today. #proud
@WomenSurgeons
WomenSurgeons
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Dr. Patricia Turner is a Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at @UChicago and was the 1st female president of the @SocietyofBAS #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackWomeninMedicine
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in Uvalde, Buffalo and so many other communities impacted by firearm violence. Our surgeons are on the frontlines treating victims and doing all they can to save lives.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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*Today* is the first day of Clinical Congress 2020! The event is available to all, & registration is FREE - compelling video presentations live & on-demand, & you can engage in live chats w/ presenters. Register: #ACSCC20
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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The virtual Clinical Congress 2020 will be FREE to attend! Now expanded to take place October 3–7, the conference will include all previously approved sessions. Read more about #ACSCC20 & get ready to register soon:
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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As #COVID19 cases grow, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Ric Flair is partnering w/ @AmCollSurgeons to ask you to #StopTheSpread , & thank all healthcare workers fighting the virus. Thank you, @RicFlairNatrBoy , for your support! #ACSCOVID19
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We have several new officers in our Board of Governors Executive Committee - congratulations to them all as they assume their roles! #ACSCC22
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Sunday at #ACSCC21 Convocation Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd (Hon), DFSVS, will be installed as the 102nd President of the ACS! Dr. Freischlag is chief executive officer (CEO) of @AtriumHealthWFB and dean of @wakeforestmed in Winston-Salem.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We continue to celebrate the news about Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, being selected as the next ACS Executive Director! As an ACS fellow since 1996, Dr. Turner quickly become an exemplary leader in the field of GI surgery. @pturnermd (1/3)
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We're thrilled to share that Dr. Beth Sutton has been selected as our President-Elect! #ACSCC23
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
4 years
Revised COVID-19 guidelines for triage of emergency general surgery patients just posted. Access here: #ACSCOVID19
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Happy #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay to all of our incredible women surgeons! We are constantly inspired by your dedication to the field of surgery.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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This #InternationalWomensDay we celebrate all the achievements of women in surgery and beyond. #IWD2021 To find out more about how you can celebrate #IWD go to:
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American College of Surgeons
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"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." ~ Winston Churchill #MotivationMonday
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Barbara Lee Bass, MD, FACS, FRCS(Hon), will be installed as ACS President tonight at Convocation: #ACSCC17
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American College of Surgeons
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We are excited to share that on January 31 Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, FAAOS, will be joining the ACS as our new Medical Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. @DrBonnieMason (1/2)
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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"A lot of times surgeons suffer alone. We have a perception that surgeons can deal with anything, that we're made of steel. We continue on without taking time to reflect on our own emotions." ~ Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH, FACS #surgeon @JAmCollSurg
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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“They’ve had enough and seen enough,” reports CBS news, referring to physicians who treat victims of gun violence and want to change the course of events. ACS trauma surgeons were a key part of this story. @ACStrauma @Stewartr84 @scrubbedin #InOurLane
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We are excited to announce that Dr. Ron Weigel has been named the new Medical Director for ACS Cancer Programs @AmColSurgCancer . Dr. Weigel is the chair of the Department of Surgery with @uihealthcare and a renowned surgical oncologist and researcher.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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At age 13, @HenriFordMD and his family moved from Haiti to New York. Last week, he was installed as the new ACS President. 🎥 Watch Dr. Ford discuss his career journey, the power of the ACS, and the need for all members to embrace inclusive excellence.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Congratulations to @LucyKornblith for receiving the 2023 Clowes Memorial Career Development Award for her research project titled “Post-Injury Platelet Biology: Mechanisms and Outcomes.” Read on to learn about Dr. Kornblith's research. 🙌
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American College of Surgeons
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The @AmCollSurgeons Board of Regents will present its highest honor accorded annually—the Distinguished Service Award—to Dr. Hilary A. Sanfey at #ACSCC20 Convocation tonight at 6 pm CDT. Congratulations, Dr. Sanfey, and thank you for your dedication!
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Here they come! #ACSCC22
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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🎉 Congratulations to the 64 esteemed surgeons who will be inducted into our Academy of Master Surgeon Educators® tonight! Members will lead educational programming and outreach efforts for surgeons across the globe.
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." ~ Jack Welch #leadership #quote
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"Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new." ~ Brian Tracy #MotivationMonday #quote
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Dr. Anthony Atala is the new Vice-Chair of our Board of Regents and Dr. Sherry M. Wren is our new Secretary! Congratulations to them both on their new leadership positions. #ACSCC22
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American College of Surgeons
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Public health approach needed to reduce firearm injuries #trauma #ACSCC18
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Did you know? The American College of Surgeons currently has more than 82,000 members, including more than 6,600 Fellows in other countries, making it the largest organization of #surgeons in the world. #ACSCC19
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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This year's Clinical Congress will be held in Boston, MA, on October 21–25, 2018. Don't miss the premier annual surgical meeting for surgeons, surgery residents, medical students, and members of surgical teams. Register today! #ACSCC18
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Happy #WorldMusicDay ! To celebrate, we created an O.R. playlist made up of real favorites from our surgeons. 🎧 Download the playlist here:
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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We have landed in Boston and are ready to go. Let's have a great Congress! #ACSCC23
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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A very special moment before convocation begins with @2_ellison and @HenriFordMD . #ACSCC23
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Happy New Year from the American College of Surgeons!
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American College of Surgeons
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Siga a @PipeCabreraV y a @pferrada1 en su conversación sobre el impacto y los beneficios del 2020 Clinical Congress en Latinoamérica. #ACSCC20 #CCSocialSurgeons @AmCollSurgeons
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American College of Surgeons
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“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt
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American College of Surgeons
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“I want to be a visible face in academic surgery,” says Auriel August, a general #surgery resident at @Stanford , “So young black girls have someone to look up to and say, ‘I can be like this.’” #surgeon
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Dr. Ford is not only an incredible surgeon. Over the last few days, we've also been lucky enough to witness how generous he is with his time and wisdom. We are so grateful for @HenriFordMD ! #ACSCC23
@univmiami
University of Miami
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#umiami ’s Dr. Henri Ford named President of American College of Surgeons. @HenriFordMD @AmCollSurgeons @umiamimedicine
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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ACS President Andrew Warshaw, MD, FACS: "We all look alike in the OR. It's quality, not gender, that counts." #ILookLikeASurgeon
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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Congratulations to the newly elected members of the Board of Governors Executive Committee! #ACSCC23
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
4 years
En español. La influencia y beneficios del Clinical Congress del @AmCollSurgeons online y gratis para toda la comunidad médica hispana. #ACSCC20 #CCSocialSurgeons
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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1,674 initiates from 74 countries are becoming Fellows tonight. We couldn't be more proud of all you've accomplished! Welcome! #ACSCC23
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@AmCollSurgeons
American College of Surgeons
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This #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay we want to celebrate our dedicated and fearless women Fellows and members who are paving the way for the future of surgery.
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