Join Us for a TNACS Fireside Chat on January 25Join your colleagues on January 25, 6:00 pm CT / 7:00 pm ET for “The ACS and the Tennessee Chapter – Who, What, and Why.”     We will hear about the experiences, challenges, and benefits of active and engaged association...

TNACS eNews — December 21, 2022Inside this Issue: Message From The President It is not too late!  Prevent Medicare Payment Cuts 2022 ACS Clinical Congress Save The Date! Congratulations

An Important Message From Drs. Mary Hooks and Ken Sharp#GivingTuesday is a national day of giving and the perfect time to make a contribution to the TN Chapter Foundation Fund.   This Fund exists to support the mission of the Chapter in many ways, but mainly by...

Win a Scholarship to Attend the ACS Leadership/Advocacy SummitApril 15-18, 2023 Washington, D.C.   Thanks to the generosity of the members of the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, we are pleased to offer a $2,000.00 scholarship for a Young...

TNACS 2023 Membership Dues InvoiceIt is time to pay your annual dues to the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons!  Please pay your dues promptly and join us in our mission to be a strong organization dedicated to the surgeons and our patients in...

ACS Hernia Repair Coding WebinarUPCOMING WEBINAR: New 2023 CPT Coding for Anterior Abdominal Hernia Repair Wednesday, November 9 | 8:00 pm Eastern The American College of Surgeons Division of Advocacy and Health Policy invites Fellows and surgical practice staff to a...

Act Now to STOP Medicare CutsAs many of you know, House legislation (H.R. 8800) was introduced to stop looming Medicare payment cuts of nearly 8.5%. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), John Barrasso, MD (R-WY), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), John Boozman, OD (R-AR), and Roger...

Stop Looming Medicare Cuts – Call to ActionHouse legislation (H.R. 8800) was introduced to stop looming Medicare payment cuts of nearly 8.5%; however, a comparable Senate effort was necessary to gain additional momentum on this issue. To that end, Senators Debbie...

Did you forget? It is so easy to pay your TNACS 2022 dues.The COVID-19 pandemic and aftermath have upset many routines and perhaps paying your 2022 Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons dues slipped your mind. There is still time and it is easy! Click...

An Invitation from Dr. Max Langham Don't miss the 2022 Annual Meeting - check it out here

Register Today – TNACS Fireside Chat: Women in SurgeryJoin your colleagues on July 14, 5:30 pm CDT - 6:30 pm EDT for a discussion of Women in Surgery. We will hear about the experiences, challenges, and joys of being a woman surgeon from leading surgeons in Tennessee....

Call for Nominations – TN Chapter, ACS Board of DirectorsThe 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...

Join Us For This Fireside Chat – Acute Care SurgeryJoin your colleagues on June 23, 5:30 pm CDT / 6:30 pm EDT for a discussion of Acute Care Surgery. We will hear updates from leading experts across the state. There is no fee, but registration is required.President...

Win a Scholarship to Attend the ACS Clinical Congress in San Diego, October 16 - 20, 2022!!Due to the generosity of members of the Tennessee Chapter, we are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for two members to attend the 2022 Clinical Congress in...

Register Today for the 2022 TN Trauma Symposium and Annual MeetingDon't miss this special 70th anniversary of the TN Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. We will welcome several special guests including: ACS Executive Director Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS...

Dorothy Brown Memorial Scholarships for Medical Students – Apply TodayThe Dorothy Brown Memorial Scholarships are designed to support medical students in TN from underrepresented minorities who have an interest in surgery. The scholarship funds are intended to support...

Call for Abstracts – 2022 TNACS Annual MeetingMary Hooks, MD, FACSChair, TNACS Program Committee Call for Abstracts 2022 TNACS Annual MeetingThe Program Committee of the Tennessee Chapter, American College of Surgeons (TNACS) is accepting abstracts for consideration...

TNACS Fireside Chat – Transplantation in TennesseeJoin your colleagues on February 15, 6 pm CST / 7 pm EST for a discussion of Transplantation in Tennessee.   We will hear updates from leading experts across the state. There is no fee, but registration is required....

TN Surgeons, Please Complete This Anonymous DEI Survey from TN Chapter, ACSThe Board of Directors of the TN Chapter of the American College of Surgeons seeks to promote a welcoming and equitable culture of openness for all members. The Board is dedicated to the study...

Very Important Call to ActionIn 2020, many of you participated in efforts that prevented significant payment cuts for surgical services. We need Congress to intervene again to prevent payment cuts (nearly 9%) slated for January 1, 2022. As surgeon leaders and...

2022 Fellow Applications – Become a Fellow of the ACSThe Board of Directors of the Tennessee Chapter, American College of Surgeons (ACS) encourages you to take the next important step in your surgical career and apply to become a Fellow of the ACS (FACS). To apply for...

Win a Scholarship to Attend the ACS Leadership/ Advocacy Summit, April 2–5, 2022, Washington, DCThanks to the generosity of the members of the Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, we are pleased to offer a $2,000.00 scholarship for a Young Fellow to...

TNACS Fireside Chat – Recording Now AvailableCouldn't join the live event? No worries! Here is the recording of the November 10 TNACS Fireside Chat – an enlightening discussion about managing breast cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Many thanks to: Max...

TNACS Fireside Chat – Adolescent Firearm InjuriesJoin your colleagues on December 2 at 6:00 pm CST / 7:00 pm EST for a discussion of adolescent firearm injuries in Tennessee. Trauma surgeons from across the state will share their experiences as well as a discussion of...

TN-ACS eNews — November 4, 2021Inside this Issue: Message from the President Memories of TNACS 2021 Annual Meeting and TN Trauma Symposium Save the Date! Board of Governors Update

Call for Nominations – Associate Member for TNACS Board of DirectorsThe Tennessee Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (TNACS) is seeking self-nominations for an Associate Member to serve on the TNACS Board of Directors.    To serve, a candidate must be an...

Join Your Colleagues for a TN Chapter, ACS Fireside ChatJoin your colleagues on November 10 at 6:00 pm Central / 7:00 pm Eastern for what is sure to be a lively discussion about managing breast cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic.   Learn how several leading breast...

Call to Action – Stop the CutsWe need your immediate assistance to increase the number of House lawmakers willing to support legislative action to stop the cuts to Medicare physician payment. Currently, only 7 percent of U.S. House members have signed the letter. To...

TNACS eNews — September 2021Inside this Issue:  President's Message to the TNACS Welcome to the 2021-2022 TNACS Board of Directors We Have Lost a Leader, a Mentor, a Friend Urge Congress to Stop Cuts to Medicare Payment

Attention Associate Fellows - Here is a Great OpportunityAttention Associate Fellows!  RAS-ACS is seeking new members from ACS chapters to join the Associate Fellow Committee.  Ten new sub-committees were recently created to provide immediate leadership opportunities....

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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! 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

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 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 - 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 Erica Davanian and Jordan Crittenden, UTHSC-Nashville The UTHSC-Nashville Team!

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...