American College of Surgeons

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👋 Newly matched residents: Join us at the ACS Headquarters in Chicago on June 15-17 for a new ACS Residency Readiness Course and get a last minute boost of preparation before you start your surgical intern year. https://t.co/Pl31nKpTrn

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From @acsJACS: Repeated peripheral intravenous access attempts in hypotensive trauma patients show diminishing returns. https://t.co/Vg56bDsP7Q

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@AliDzhemiliev @BrighamSurgery Great work! Thank you for sharing your insights.

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Enrollment for the 2026 ACS ERRA & SRRA closes June 5. ⏰

These courses provide program directors with an integrated approach to measuring readiness, strengthening clinical decision-making, and reinforcing essential content across every stage of training. https://t.co/8JznhP4U8Q

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Three ACS Fellows led one of the rarest procedures in modern transplantation: a simultaneous bilateral lung, liver, and kidney transplant for a 28-year-old patient with advanced cystic fibrosis.

Believed to be the first of its kind in Illinois and only the sixth reported in the US, the case highlights the power of multidisciplinary collaboration, technical expertise, and coordinated perioperative care. https://t.co/pv2zasuQGj

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We’re so excited for #ACSCC26 and we’d love your help spreading the word!

Our social media toolkit makes it easy to share registration info and encourage surgeons and medical professionals in your network to join us this year.

Check it out and start sharing! https://t.co/82LPUOlfgX

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This Friday is the deadline to apply to volunteer for an ACS committee!

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Apply by June 5 to serve on an ACS committee.

Get involved, grow your network, and help advance the mission of the ACS.

👇 Explore opportunities. https://t.co/rCCWK0y9QA

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In the latest #HouseofSurgery episode, Drs. Katrin Arnolds and Ana Peña discuss the realities of operating while pregnant—from OR safety and workplace expectations to navigating prenatal care as surgeons and mothers.

Listen to the conversation and explore the related May Bulletin feature. https://t.co/tNbNTBVejW

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In a new @acsJACS study, researchers at @OSUWexMed found that nearly 10% of surgeons left clinical practice within an eight-year period.

Read the latest research on the future of surgical care. https://t.co/w06waT6SJv

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As more women enter surgical specialties, conversations around pregnancy and workplace support in surgery are becoming increasingly important.

The ACS Bulletin explores the challenges pregnant surgeons face and the need for stronger systemic protections.
https://t.co/vzLiXOuiK0

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In a new ACS Bulletin Viewpoint, Dr. Siegfredo R. Paloyo reflects on how surviving an acute ascending aortic dissection reshaped his perspective on vulnerability, professional solidarity, and the humanity that connects every surgical team member. https://t.co/Q9PPLm5BEj

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▶️ #JACSOperativeWord: Whether and How Surgeons Took Action Against Workplace Microaggression

Drs. Lillian Erdahl, Pringl Miller, and Christine Heisler discuss new survey findings from ACS members on reporting, confronting perpetrators, and the lasting impact these experiences can have on surgeons. https://t.co/UtT5hVSXyq

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Join the ACS Senior Fellows Society and APSA on July 23 for a webinar on key considerations when transitioning away from active practice, including contracts, hospital privileges, malpractice coverage, licensure, and Board certification options. https://t.co/FQ087yRy1Q

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A 6-month ethnographic study across internal medicine and general surgery residency programs found that “flexibility stigma” discouraged pregnant and parenting trainees from using available accommodations because of perceived reputational harm and reduced commitment to training.

The authors identify flexibility stigma as a structural barrier affecting trainee well-being, family formation, and equity in residency training.
https://t.co/j7xdQKKcEG

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Physicians-in-training: Submit your work to the CoC Annual Cancer Research Paper Competition

Categories:
- Basic Science
- Clinical Research

First-, second-, and third-place winners will be selected in each category.

Learn more and apply. https://t.co/KPQm0r4nKe

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A record 49,064 organ transplants were performed in the US in 2025—driven by advances in clinical care, organ preservation, and policy.

At the center of this progress are transplant surgeons, whose expertise continues to shape the future of transplant care.

📸 A living donor kidney transplant is performed by Dr. Nicole Turgeon at the Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas at Austin. https://t.co/2rxo3isq8u

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Attending #ACSCC26 in Washington, DC?

The ACS is seeking surgeon volunteers to support portions of this year’s 3-day Medical Student Program.

Learn more and get involved: https://t.co/0UseKZcDnd

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Rural surgeons provide lifesaving care to nearly 60 million Americans while facing increased risks of burnout and professional isolation.

Sustaining rural surgery requires moving beyond recruitment alone to intentional investment in surgeon wellness. https://t.co/hdhNF1y8CC

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One week left to submit abstracts for #TQIP26! https://t.co/MHAHg7rkXv