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Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons April 2023
The April issue of the ACS Bulletin includes a cover story on what happens after Match Day, as well as features on the comeback of whole blood, training surgeons in Sub-Saharan Africa, and global surgery and ethical dilemmas.
In this issue:
Executive Director & CEO Update
Five Ways Surgeons Can Welcome Incoming Residents, Fellows, and New Partners
Dr. Patricia Turner details five important things to keep in mind as we welcome and celebrate the incoming class of residents, as well as new attendings and partners. “I look forward to sharing our skills, knowledge, and passion for our profession with this next generation,” she said.
Features
Set Yourself Up for Success after Match Day
Congratulations—you matched into residency! Now what? This article outlines steps you should take in the weeks and months leading up to your residency placement, including contacting your future program director, completing paperwork, preparing to move, and finding your community.
Whole Blood in Resuscitating Trauma Patients Is Making a Comeback
Research is emerging—including the most downloaded article from the Journal of the American College of Surgeons in 2022—that shows whole blood works better for trauma patients than fractionated components of blood. This discovery is catching attention in the worlds of trauma and surgery.
ACS, COSECSA Bring Quality Surgical Care to Sub-Saharan Africa
Eash year, surgeons from across the world serve as volunteer examiners in the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (COSECSA) fellowship oral examination. Dr. Dan Chase recently traveled to Windhoek, Namibia, to participate and shares his thoughts on the experience.
Globalization of Healthcare Creates Evolving Ethical Dilemmas
Global surgery brings an added layer of complexity to the discussion of surgical ethics. To a certain extent, ethical standards for surgical care are bound by both culture and custom. This article tackles the history of global surgery and its intimate relationship with ethical dilemmas.
Viewpoint
General Surgery Is Relevant and Rewarding
“No other specialty prepares a surgeon for such a broad range of procedures that help patients at all stages of their lives,” said Dr. Michael Sarap, who reveals his candid thoughts about and personal experiences from his 40-year career as a general surgeon.
Reports
Experts Answer FAQs about CPT Coding and New Hernia Repair Codes
eIn Situ Simulation Training on Code Blues May Improve Teamwork, Code Response
International Abstract(s) of Surgery Inspires Advances in Medical Literature
News
ACS Cancer Conference Focuses on Teamwork, Understanding the Patient Journey
Teletrauma Helps Advance Rural Trauma Care
ACS-COSECSA Women Scholars Are Announced
Proceedings Released from Medical Summit on Firearm Injury Prevention
ACS and Society for Vascular Surgery Launch Verification Program
Members in the News
ACS Endorses Equitable Enforcement of Bicycle Helmet Laws
Target Audience
All members of the ACS, including:
- Medical students
- Residents
- Practicing surgeons
- Retired surgeons
- Members of the surgical care team
Learning Objectives
To provide readers with information they can apply as leaders of their institutions and in their daily practices, as well as timely updates on ACS activities and initiatives.
Contact
- For questions about the educational activity, please contact Natalie Boden at nboden@facs.org
- For technical questions, please contact us at Learning@facs.org.
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Editorial Committee Disclosures
Natalie Boden, MBA - Nothing to disclose
Director, Division of Integrated Communications
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