It is fitting to begin an academic “blog” with my disclosures: 1) I believe life is a team sport; 2) I am grandiose in my thinking (a.k.a. ‘dream big or go home’); and 3) I believe we were all born with the ability to change lives through simple acts that begin with altruism. With those […]
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2019 ASC Recap: SUS Roslyn Lecturer George Yang, MD, PhD
SUS Joel J. Roslyn Lecture: Why We Rise 2019 SUS Joel J. Roslyn Lecturer and Past President George Yang, MD, PhD, gave an inspiring and informative talk about the history of Asians in America. He described his childhood in Illinois as one of the few Asians in his suburban high school. Similar to many […]
2019 ASC Recap: Dr. Layton Rikkers-LTAA Winner
SUS 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dr. Layton “Bing” Rikkers Introduction SUS Past President Dr. Sharon Weber, from the University of Wisconsin, introduced Dr. Layton Rikkers for the Lifetime Achievement Award. She eloquently described how Dr. Rikkers was born in a small town in Wisconsin equidistant between Madison and Green Bay. Growing up Dr. Rikkers […]
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Leadership Agility Program
The SUS Leadership Agility Program, designed in collaboration with Kellogg School of Management, equips leaders to advance their careers in academic medicine amidst an ever-changing landscape. The September 22-25, 2019 program leverages Kellogg’s strength in meeting the unique design requirements of … Read More about Leadership Agility Program
Mid-Career Course
Monday, February 3, 2020 Full Day Course and Networking Cocktail Reception Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Orlando, Florida The SUS Mid-Career Academic Surgery Professional Development Course will provide personal guidance to develop your leadership skills and a road map for progression for … Read More about Mid-Career Course
Surgical Investigators’ Course
SAVE THE DATE! February 2-3, 2020 Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace We hope you will be able to join the AAS and SUS for an intensive course designed to support your successful attainment of extramural grant funding.More information regarding the course will be made available in the fall of … Read More about Surgical Investigators’ Course