Facial transplantation is emerging as one of the most groundbreaking procedures in modern medicine. Once a procedure that seemed more science fiction than clinical reality— in the past 20 years only 50 face transplants have been completed globally and the results have been largely positive and encouraging. In the latest ACS Bulletin, explore how this field is advancing, what challenges remain, and how facial transplantation continues to push the limits of reconstruction and recovery. 💡 Read the full story: https://brnw.ch/21wYqXz
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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. To be a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, or FACS, signifies that a surgeon’s education, training, professional competencies, qualifications, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation consistent with the high standards established and required by the College. In addition to Fellows in all surgical specialties and in all practice settings, residents, medical students, and surgical team members all have a place within the ACS, the House of Surgery™. Our robust quality improvement and surgical education programs can lead to greater access for patients, fewer complications, lower cost of care, and better outcomes. Our quality accreditation and verification programs, products, guidelines, and tools improve quality in trauma, cancer, breast disease, bariatrics, children's surgery, geriatric surgery, and overall surgical care. For more about the ACS, visit www.facs.org.
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New in the ACS Bulletin: EPoSSI Tool Refines QI Project Planning 📊 ✍️ Quality improvement efforts are the cornerstone in evolving and elevating patient care. A new ACS Bulletin case study highlights how the Early Planning of Small-Scale Surgical Improvement Projects (EPoSSI) Tool, created by the ACS and the THIS Institute, provides QI teams with a structured roadmap to: - Align team members - Guide decision-making - Avoid common planning pitfalls The EPoSSI tool can be used on its own or alongside the ACS Quality Framework Toolkit, giving teams a comprehensive foundation for impactful QI work. 🔗 Read the full case study and explore how EPoSSI can refine your QI planning: https://brnw.ch/21wYoQD
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📢‼️The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) invites applications for the position of CME Editor. This individual will work closely with the JACS Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Office to oversee, develop, and curate the monthly Continuing Medical Education (CME) quizzes derived from selected JACS articles. The JACS CME Editor will: 🔹Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and editorial staff to identify articles appropriate for monthly CME activities. 🔹Aid in development of high-quality CME questions that accurately reflect key learning points and clinical insights contained in each selected article. 🔹Ensure all CME content adheres to ACCME standards for integrity, balance, and educational value. 🔹Maintain consistency, clarity, and educational rigor across quizzes and learning modules. 🔹Provide timely review and approval of monthly CME materials in coordination with the Editorial Office. Ideal surgeon candidates will have: ▫️Demonstrated expertise in education, evidence-based practice, and/or surgical subspecialty scholarship. ▫️Prior experience with peer review, question writing, curriculum development, or CME activities (preferred but not required). ▫️Strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to advancing high-quality surgical education. ▫️Active ACS Fellowship (FACS) is preferred. This position is voluntary and carries a 1-year term. Questions are generated on a monthly cycle, and the CME Editor will both actively contribute and participate in regular check-ins with the editorial leadership team. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gsTZkKXx
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The Joan L. and Julius H. Jacobson II Promising Investigator Award recognizes outstanding surgeons engaging in research, advancing the art and science of surgery, and demonstrating early promise of significant contribution to the surgical community. The award, up to $30,000, is supported through a generous endowed fund administered by the ACS Foundation. ✅ Learn more and apply by February 16, 2026: https://brnw.ch/21wYnvH
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#ACSLAS26 is rapidly approaching. We have two great pre-conference workshops available to you covering communications opportunities for those passionate about published research and developing your personal brand. Domestic members interested in advocacy, the Summit is the perfect place to get your foot in the door. Dr. Sutherland's got the registration link for you below. We can't wait to see you there!
Join us Saturday, February 28, at #ACSLAS26 for workshops preceding the Summit’s start on Sunday, March 1. From 12:00 to 2:50 pm, Dr. Tom Varghese, editor in chief of JACS, and the Division of Integrated Communications will host Leadership in Action: Making the Most of Your Communications Opportunities—From Published Research to Media Interviews. In this workshop, you will learn how to increase the visibility of your most important research. In today’s fractured media climate, surgeons must be well versed in every type of communication, from published articles to social media to media interviews. For nearly 3 hours, you will be able to get hands-on experience from ACS subject matter experts. This only happens once a year; I urge you to take advantage of it. From 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Dr. Kimberly Whitler, associate professor of business administration at the University of Virginia, will host Building Your Leadership Brand to Increase Impact. Technical excellence alone is not enough. Becoming a change leader requires you to know how to position yourself with greater impact. I know firsthand the value add of a business background, and I am looking forward to stopping by this session. Make sure you register for the Summit—domestic Fellows, Capitol Hill visits are open to you. Again, I urge you all to take this opportunity to speak with your elected officials and their healthcare staff. We have a lot of work to do, and I’m looking forward to starting 2026 off strong. https://lnkd.in/g3Hx4J_7
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Remember, the deadline to apply for ACS membership is December 31, 2025, for induction in October 2026. If you or any of your peers wish to apply for Fellowship, you can do so using the promo code "mswaive" to waive your application fee. We are thrilled to welcome new Fellows next year at Clinical Congress in Washington, DC, and we hope you’ll join us. Please reach out with any questions. https://lnkd.in/gBwz9yyv
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Our ACS Fellows are making an impact around the world by advancing surgery, elevating care, and strengthening the House of Surgery every day. 🌎 👏 Want to be part of the House of Surgery? Apply to be an ACS Fellow by December 31! https://brnw.ch/21wYlvm
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Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation returns March 10–11, 2026 to the ACS Headquarters in Chicago. 🏙️ 💡 Join surgeons, educators, engineers, and scientists to exchange challenges, explore new technologies, and spark future collaboration. Register today: https://brnw.ch/21wYkAi
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New #HouseofSurgery episode: Dr. William E. Cohn explores the past, present, and future of the total artificial heart, as presented at #ACSCC25. 🫀 🎧 Listen now. https://brnw.ch/21wYjmX
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Registration is now open for the 2026 COT Annual Meeting and ATLS Global Symposium! 🌎 🚑 Join trauma care leaders, educators, clinicians, and innovators from around the world for a dynamic program designed to advance trauma education and strengthen the global ATLS community. ✔️ Practical tips for implementing ATLS 11th Edition ✔️ Global connections with ATLS colleagues and partners ✔️ Interactive sessions, case studies, and policy roundtables ✔️ The first-ever Global Symposium Poster Session highlighting trauma education innovation ✔️ Dedicated tracks for ATLS educators, coordinators, and instructors ✔️ Special programming with COT Annual Meeting participants on March 13 Register today: https://brnw.ch/21wYhNz