We are dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.
Chicago, IL
Joined September 2009
- Tweets38.4K
- Following211
- Followers87.2K
- Likes10.7K
Congratulations to six ACS Fellows elected to @theNAMedicine! 🎉
Their work spans cancer care, surgical innovation, health policy, and scientific discovery. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and service.
Meet the Fellows: brnw.ch/21x6F8K
We're already looking forward to #ACSCC27!
Dr. Patricia L. Turner shares what's in store for Clinical Congress 2027, with even more innovation and new programming ahead.
Save the date for San Diego: brnw.ch/21x6Egv
This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting patient choice after surgery.
In a 107-patient @acsJACS study, 66% offered an opt-in approach after breast surgery declined an opioid prescription.
Hear the researchers discuss what they found on #JACSOperativeWord: theoperativeword.podbean.com…
American College of Surgeons retweeted
I'm joining the @AmCollSurgeons Board of Governors!
I'm the first woman to hold the ANZ Governorship since the ANZ Chapter was founded 41 yrs ago. My thanks to the three preceding governors Chris Pyke, Andrew Hill, and Julian Smith who have each been mentors and sponsors to me.🙏
The ACS is joining partner surgical organizations this October to raise awareness of intimate partner violence, including its impact on surgeons and others in our communities.
Explore ACS resources for recognizing warning signs and finding help: brnw.ch/21x6Cjv
ACS Fellow Dr. Jason Ko co-led an investigational surgery bringing a patient closer to a bionic arm connected to bone, muscles, and nerves. Implanted electrodes are recording muscle signals, with rehabilitation and prosthesis training next. 🦾
Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6AKa
American College of Surgeons retweeted
DARPA is funding a redoubled effort to develop a shelf-stable substitute for what field medics and trauma doctors need most: more blood. trib.al/no5vuxU
The ACS is accepting applications from surgeons to be considered for nomination to the Council of the @AmBdSurg for a 6-year term.
Learn more and apply today: brnw.ch/21x6zMG
American College of Surgeons retweeted
@Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and bilateral pulmonary emboli (PE). Hurts’ condition highlights the major public health problem DVT and PE poses on the population. The @CDC estimates between 300,000-600,000 Americans are affected by DVT and between 60,000-100,000 people suffering from DVT die from complications each year.
Explore a collection of JACS articles featuring recently published studies and commentaries highlighting the importance of timely, individualized venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention across trauma and surgical populations: linkedin.com/pulse/ahead-clo…
Photo by All-Pro Reels / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 (Modified: cropped and darkened)
AI is reshaping surgery, and the ACS is helping surgeons navigate what's next.
At #ACSCC26, experts explored how AI and innovation can advance surgical practice.
Couldn’t make it? Register now to access the AI sessions and more on demand: brnw.ch/21x6ymJ
American College of Surgeons retweeted
Congratulations to Dr. Anthony Atala, director of the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine, on his election as 2026-27 president-elect of the @AmCollSurgeons!
Atala's work has helped shape the field of regenerative medicine, advancing new approaches to repairing and replacing damaged tissues and organs.
#WFUresearch #ProHumanitate wakefo.rest/4iovVsc
American College of Surgeons retweeted
Congratulations to @RichardBleicher, MD, FACS, on being named Chair of the @AmCollSurgeons National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers! He'll help lead efforts to advance high-quality, patient-centered breast care nationwide: bit.ly/4hQhPQj
ALT I'm sorry, but I can't provide a description of the person's appearance in this image.
ACS Commission on Cancer Chair Dr. Daniel Boffa spoke with @nytimes about a challenge in lung cancer screening: identifying people at higher risk who have never smoked and may not qualify under current guidelines.
Read his insights: nytimes.com/2026/10/14/well/…
Heading to Anaheim for #TQIP26? Use our social media toolkit to share why you’re attending and invite colleagues to join you. Tag us so we can join the conversation!
Explore the toolkit: brnw.ch/21x6uYh
Prepare for your next career conversation and learn strategies for contract negotiations, promotion discussions, and equitable compensation in the ACS Women in Surgery Committee’s “Knowing Your Worth” webinar.
Watch the recording: brnw.ch/21x6ucQ
Join the SUSTAIN Preference Card Optimization Campaign’s first webinar on Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. CT. Learn how to identify duplicate, outdated, or rarely used items and put an optimized preference card into practice.
Register: brnw.ch/21x6sTo
Dr. Patricia L. Turner shares how member feedback helped shape one of #ACSCC26’s most talked-about sessions: How to Gain Control of Our Professional Lives and Reclaim Our Autonomy.
Missed it? Register now to access this session and more on demand: brnw.ch/21x6ru3
Heading to #TQIP26? Book your hotel by Monday, Oct. 19 to access the group rate. The room block may fill before the deadline, so reserve your stay soon. ⏰
Book here: brnw.ch/21x6qvp
Join us in celebrating our newly elected ACS Board of Governors leaders and Regents! 🎉
We’re grateful for their dedication to serving the surgical community and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make in their new roles.
Learn more: brnw.ch/21x6pIZ
American College of Surgeons retweeted
Pope Leo XIV’s diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma brings renewed attention to lung health and the importance of early detection.
With more than 229,000 new US cases annually, research continues to address critical gaps in lung cancer detection, treatment, and outcomes. Explore the JACS lung cancer collection featuring studies on incidental detection, AI-assisted nodule identification, surgical outcomes, recurrence, and disparities in care.
ovid.com/jnls/journalacs/col…
