Call for Manuscript Submissions – Surgery in Older Adults
Call for Manuscript Submissions - Surgery in Older AdultsThe Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care is developing a Special Issue on "Surgery in Older Adults: Common Challenges and Special Considerations." The Call for Papers is included below, but essentially any...
Notice – TNACS Bylaws Revision
Notice – TNACS Bylaws RevisionATTENTION MEMBERS OF THE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS: In compliance with the TNACS Bylaws, this is a 30-day notice that proposed new TNACS Bylaws will be considered during the 2021 TNACS Business Meeting which...
TNACS Fireside Chat – The Joys, Challenges, and Critical Importance of Rural Surgery
TNACS Fireside Chat - The Joys, Challenges, and Critical Importance of Rural Surgery You are invited to join R. Phillip Burns, MD, FACS, for a FiresideChat Panel Discussion! The Joys, Challenges, and Critical Importance of Rural Surgery...
Call for Nominations – TNACS Executive Council
Call for Nominations - TNACS Executive CouncilThe Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons is seeking nominations for four open positions on the Executive Council, the governing body of the Chapter. The positions include Vice-President (from East TN)...
Join TNACS President Robert Maxwell for a Happy Hour Fireside Chat
Join TNACS President Robert Maxwell for a Happy Hour Fireside Chat You are invited to join TNACS President Robert Maxwell, MD, FACS for a Happy Hour Fireside Chat!What the TN Chapter has done lately! April 265:30 pm CDT / 6:30 pm EDT Click here to join the Zoom...
TNACS Call for Nominations – TNACS Finance Committee
TNACS Call for Nominations – TNACS Finance CommitteeThe TNACS Executive Council is seeking nominations for two ad hoc members of the Finance Committee from the Chapter membership. Ad hoc members will serve for three years. Ad hoc members should be committed to the...
Call for Abstracts – 2021 TNACS Annual Meeting
Call for Abstracts - 2021 TNACS Annual MeetingThe Program Committee of the Tennessee Chapter, American College of Surgeons (TNACS) is accepting abstracts for consideration for the resident paper competitions being held during the 2021 TNACS Annual Meeting, August 6-8,...
Announcing TNACS Annual Meeting and New Resident Paper Competition
Announcing TNACS Annual Meeting and New Resident Paper CompetitionSave the Date for the TN Trauma Symposium and the TNACS Annual Meeting! August 5-8, 2021Westin Beale StreetMemphis, TN We are excited to announce a new resident paper competition designed to...
Happy Holidays from TNACS!
Happy Holidays from TNACS! On behalf of the entire TNACS Executive Council, I wish you Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a safe and healthy New Year! We look forward to the time when we can gather together again. Robert Maxwell, MD, FACSPresident, TNACS
2021 Fellow Applications Now Open – Application Fee Waived for Associate Members
2021 Fellow Applications Now Open - Application Fee Waived for Associate MembersAs President of the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (TNACS), I would like to encourage you to take the next important step in your surgical career, if you meet...
Make a Difference in 5 Minutes – Support Legislation to Stop Medicare Cuts
Make a Difference in 5 Minutes - Support Legislation to Stop Medicare CutsHouse Introduces Legislation to Prevent Medicare Payment Cuts - Our Voice Is Being Heard! On November 3, the Holding Providers Harmless From Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020...
Time to Act – Stop Medicare Cuts for Surgeons
Time to Act - Stop Medicare Cuts for SurgeonsThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed a rule that will devastate surgeons across America by reducing payments for nearly all surgical specialties—during the worst public health crisis in generations....
In Case You Missed It – Two Important Messages
In Case You Missed It -Two Important MessagesInterview with ACS Regent Ken SharpTennessee surgeons are so fortunate to have our own Ken Sharp serving as a Regent in the American College of Surgeons. Here is a recent interview with him that you don't want to miss....
Call to Action – Stop Medicare Cuts Effective January 1st
Call to Action - Stop Medicare Cuts Effective January 1stAs a surgeon advocate within your state, the ACS Division of Advocacy and Health Policy (DAHP) needs your immediate assistance to contact Congress and urge immediate action regarding a critical, time sensitive...
TNACS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting
TNACS 2020 Virtual Annual MeetingJoin us for the TNACS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting on August 8th, 2020! This event has been approved for CME by the American College of Surgeons. Chapter members are invited to join us for an informative discussion of current events...
Important Message from President Robert Maxwell
Important Message from President Robert Maxwell Click here to watch this video from TNACS President Robert Maxwell.
TNACS Call for Abstracts
TNACS Call for Abstracts COVID-19 has changed everything, including the TN Chapter ACS Resident Paper Competition. Here is what you need to know for the 2020 TNACS Resident Paper Competition: The Timothy Fabian Trauma Paper Competition will be held in conjunction with...
Announcing TNACS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting – Save the Date!
Announcing TNACS 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting - Save the Date! Dear TNACS Members, In an effort to maintain our strong State Chapter ties and value in the organization, the Executive Council for TNACS has elected to host a free, virtual half-day Chapter meeting...
Call for Abstracts – 2020 TNACS Virtual Annual Meeting – August 8, 7am-10am CT
Call for Abstracts - 2020 TNACS Virtual Annual Meeting - August 8, 7am-10am CTCOVID-19 has changed everything, including the TN Chapter ACS Resident Paper Competition. Here is what you need to know for the 2020 TNACS Resident Paper Competition: The Timothy...
TNACS 2020 Annual Meeting – Cancelled
TNACS 2020 Annual Meeting - CancelledDear TNACS Members and Industry Partners, It is with a sober heart and concern for our safety, as well as the concern of the financial impact of a poorly attended meeting, that we have decided to cancel the annual meeting of The TN...
A Message from TNACS President Robert Maxwell
A Message from TNACS President Robert Maxwell Dear TNACS Chapter Members, I hope this message finds you well during these most difficult times. The American College of Surgeons is constantly providing the most up-to-date information and resources concerning...
Action Alert from ACS – Oppose Congressional Surprise Billing Proposal
Action Alert from ACS - Oppose Congressional Surprise Billing Proposal The ACS needs your help. Earlier this week congressional leaders released an unworkable solution to stop surprise medical bills that contradicts the solutions ACS outlined last week and utilizes...
Important Message from President Robert Maxwell
Important Message from President Robert MaxwellYou may be well aware that Dr. Phillip Burns is the recipient of the American College of Surgeons’ Distinguished Service Award this year. This prestigious award will be presented during the Convocation at the ACS...
Win a travel scholarship to attend the ACS Leadership/Advocacy Summit, March 28-31, 2020, Washington, DC
Win a travel scholarship to attend the ACS Leadership/Advocacy Summit, March 28-31, 2020, Washington, DC The Tennessee Chapter is pleased to announce the availability of a travel scholarship for Fellows to attend the 2020 ACS Leadership / Advocacy Summit (LAS). From...
Great Opportunity For Opioid CME – Time Sensitive!
Great Opportunity For Opioid CME - Time Sensitive! Improve Opioid Prescribing And Pain Management Free CME At Your Fingertips. Up To 5 CME Credits For CME Or CNE ***Fulfills State Licensure Requirements*** ROUTE ONE consists of a 20 question quiz...
TN Chapter, ACS – Call for Abstracts is Now Open for 2019 Annual Meeting
TN Chapter, ACS - Call for Abstracts is Now Open for 2019 Annual Meeting The Program Committee of the Tennessee Chapter, American College of Surgeons (TNACS) is accepting abstracts for consideration for the resident paper competitions being held during the...
TNACS eNews – ACS Survey and More!
TNACS eNews - September 2018 - ACS Survey and More! In this issue: 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting ACS Survey ABS Accepting Nominations for At-Large Director Southeastern Surgical Congress Call for Abstracts Now Open Congratulations to 2018 Resident Paper...
Surgical Jeopardy Winners
Surgical Jeopardy Winners Erica Davanian and Jordan Crittenden, UTHSC-Nashville The UTHSC-Nashville Team!
Congratulations to the 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting Clinical Science Competition Second Place Winner!
Clinical Science Competition Second Place Winner Reducing Expansion Visits In Immediate Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction: A Comparative Study Of Prepectoral And Subpectoral Expander Placement Blair Wormer MD; Vanderbilt University Medical...
Congratulations to the 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting Clinical Science Competition First Place Winner!
Clinical Science Competition First Place Winner Optimal Predictor Of Gonadal Viability In Testicular Torsion: Time To Treat Versus Duration Of Symptoms Olivia Morin MD; UT College of Medicine Chattanooga
Congratulations to the 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting Basic Science Competition Second Place Winner!
Basic Science Competition Second Place Winner The Value Of Preoperative Ultrasound Imaging In Uremic Hyperparathyroidism Kathleen Gallagher BS; Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Congratulations to the 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting Basic Science Competition First Place Winner!
Basic Science Competition First Place Winner Fragile X-Related 1 (FXR1) Expression Domain In Wilms Tumor Hannah Phelps BS; Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Congratulations to the 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting Trauma Paper Competition Second Place Winner!
Trauma Paper Competition Second Place Winner The Effect Of Lung Lavage Volume On The Diagnosis Of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Kevin Harrell MD; UT College of Medicine Chattanooga
Congratulations to the 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting Trauma Paper Competition First Place Winner!
Trauma Paper Competition - First Place Winner Analysis Of Over 2 Decades Of Colon Injuries Identifies Optimal Method Of Diversion: Does An End Justify The Means? Nathan Manley MD, MPH; UTHSC – Memphis
Congratulations to the 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting Cancer Paper Competition Second Place Winner!
Cancer Paper Competition - Second Place Winner Impact Of Insurance Status On Survival In Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Multi-Institutional Study From The U.S. Neuroendocrine Study Group Paula Smith M.D.; Vanderbilt University Medical...
Congratulations to the 2018 TNACS Annual Meeting Cancer Paper Competition First Place Winner!
Cancer Paper Competition - First Place Winner Placement Of Subcutaneous Central Venous Ports In Breast Cancer Patients: Does Side Matter? Chelsea Isom MD; Vanderbilt University Medical Center