American College of Surgeons is an organization focused on improving the care of surgical patients and establishing standards in surgical education and practice. It offers resources and programs for medical professionals and patients.

American College of Surgeons

American College of Surgeons | 62,011 followers on LinkedIn. Highest standards, better outcomes. We are the largest professional organization of surgeons in the world. | The American College of Surgeons has been dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care for more than 110 years. 

With more than 90,000 members worldwide, 2,500 participating hospitals in our quality programs, and 50 million+ patient records tracked through our surgical registries, healing all with skill and trust remains our #1 focus. 

Membership opportunities are available for anyone in any stage of their surgical career.

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Senior Manager, National Cancer Database (NCDB) at American College of Surgeons

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Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Kirstein , a surgical oncologist from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , who will begin a two-year term as the new chair of the ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC). “To expand the reach of the CoC, we can create pathways for programs in areas of the country that are not yet CoC accredited. Many of these programs lie in rural America but are also in traditionally underserved urban centers. Helping these programs establish standards for cancer patients will improve outcomes for their communities,” Dr. Kirstein said. Learn more about Dr. Kirstein and her priorities for helping the CoC improve survival and quality of life for all patients with cancer.

📢 The ACS 2025 Nominating Committee of the Fellows and the Nominating Committee of the Board of Governors are accepting nominations for three Officer-Elect positions and three pending vacancies to the Board of Regents (BoR). Potential candidates must be loyal members of the College who have demonstrated career integrity, devotion to the organization, and leadership ability. 🗓️: Submit your nominations by February 14, 2025!

An estimated 10,000 lives could be saved each year with quicker access to blood in the field for injured patients. In a panel at Clinical Congress, surgeons emphasized the need to eliminate "blood deserts," where this access is limited. “We have an opportunity to save thousands of lives a year with a single intervention, prehospital blood. Uniform access of blood can have a major impact on outcomes for our trauma patients,” said Jeffrey D. Kerby, MD, PhD , chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma, who moderated the panel. Panelists also shared critical steps for moving forward, how to advocate for change, and additional resources. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbN3HfeD

Across the World and Across the Generations - Happy Veterans Day to all our Military Surgeons! Peacetime, wartime, stateside, out of country, deployed, active, separated or retired - today we honor you and thank you for the sacrifices you have not only given to your patients but also to your country!

Excelsior Surgical Society

We are pleased to congratulate Daniel Boffa , MD, on his appointment as Vice-Chair of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). In this role, Dr. Boffa will collaborate closely with and provide support to the CoC Chair, including representing the program in various capacities. As Professor of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Boffa specializes in surgery for esophageal and lung cancer. He focuses his clinical research on identifying the most effective way of treating patients with cancer, particularly those with advanced lung cancer, as well as quality of care across different hospital networks. Congratulations, Dr. Boffa! https://lnkd.in/eQmUUZ7x

Yale Cancer Center

During Convocation at Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, 1,894 Initiates from 74 countries were welcomed into the College. View a complete list of new Fellows, both in alphabetical order as well as in a geographical list showing where in the US or internationally each individual hails from. Congratulations to all!

An expert panel chaired by our chief of neurotrauma Geoffrey Manley , MD, PhD, presents updated best practices for managing patients with #TBI , which includes new insights on advanced neuromonitoring tools, the use of blood-based biomarkers in diagnosis, and comprehensive rehabilitation in the post-acute setting. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gmJRHJ86 #TBI American College of Surgeons John K. Yue, MD

UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery

Access to care for rural trauma patients remains a focus of the ACS Committee on Trauma (COT). COT Chair Jeffrey D. Kerby, MD, PhD shares the work that must be done to create a national, inclusive trauma system. Together, we will make sure that everyone, no matter where they live, has access to the highest-quality care. Learn more ⤵

The CMS Age Friendly Hospital Measure goes into effect on January 1. Here’s what surgeons should know.

Michael Sutherland

To help older patients navigate the complexities of preparing for surgery, the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification (GSV) Program has created a patient checklist for older surgical patients, families and caregivers. 🔗 Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS shares key tips from the GSV checklist, which is free for anyone to download: https://lnkd.in/gjh6mkvs

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