Welcome to the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons means quality—and it has since our founding over 100 years ago. As we launch our new Quality Campaign, we aim to bring our Quality Programs to every hospital & patient in America to ensure every patient gets the best care.
Benefits of Chapter Membership
Save the Date
2023 ACS Clinical Congress
2023 ACS Clinical Congress
Save the date and book your hotel accommodations for Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston!
2024 ACS Cancer Conference
2024 ACS Cancer Conference
Join Cancer Programs leaders and your peers in Austin, TX for three days of learning, interaction, and networking. Plan to participate in the only conference and workshops that are developed
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; Looking for a Surgical Critical Care or Acute Care Surgery Fellowship Position?
Let @SURGCC help!!! Check out https://sccpds.org/future-fellows/unfilled-positions for programs with available positions!!!
The #ACSCoC recognizes the following cancer sites for demonstrating their commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered cancer care to patients and the community by recently earning CoC reaccreditation. Congratulations! https://tinyurl.com/4p5pj369
Primer for indications to perform ED thoracotomy in the injured child 👇
A new quality improvement project will evaluate the most effective ways to help patients safely manage pain after surgery and reduce the risk of opioid dependence.
The program is led by the ACS and in collaboration with @HCSC, @AAOS1, and @AANSNeuro. https://brnw.ch/21wCvVG
Deadline is approaching - September 15!
ACS Resident Research Scholarships https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/professional-growth-and-wellness/scholarships-fellowships-and-awards/resident-1/resident-research/?utm_campaign=resident-research-scholarship&utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketing&mkt_tok=MTA5LVZLSC0yMzQAAAGNLKVUb7PtShdbD34_Y1eL0v5pbJ9h2FY9xqFlcuRZ06uByx9ON8_OCLhZo_M51a9jdosH9YobE0XR7TWxQQ
ACS Resident Research Scholarships
The ACS is offering two-year resident research scholarships.
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Check this out! Our own Dr. Ken Sharp is receiving the Distinguished Philanthropist Award! Well deserved! Congrats Dr. Sharp!! @AmCollSurgeons Distinguished Philanthropist Award Recipients Are Doers and Donors https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2023/september-2023-volume-108-issue-9/distinguished-philanthropist-award-recipients-are-doers-and-donors/?utm_campaign=bulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&mkt_tok=MTA5LVZLSC0yMzQAAAGOJTuJdJd3bkAg_Nd6nWxGJcTc-MBwb4maAUrbk05WrFfWI45FKyoiErFAXrGZrD2g8JNzgFNzwncuFGSt1iusZurPv1_a6BH0NRnnvQ
Distinguished Philanthropist Award Recipients Are Doers and Donors
Discover why the 2022 and 2023 Distinguished Philanthropist Award recipients are inspired to support the ACS Foundation.
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2023 Membership
The Tennessee Chapter, ACS would like to invite you to become a member! It’s your membership that will continue to let the Chapter focus on important issues facing Tennessee surgeons.
The Future.
Through the Eyes of a Surgeon
As health care changes, it is critical that surgeons continue to have a strong voice and seat at the table in all patient care decisions. Check out this new video encouraging Fellows to become actively involved in helping the ACS take bold steps and speak with a unified voice on behalf of patients.
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