SUS Presidential Session: Measuring Success Through Impact Meaningfulness and Impact in an Academic Surgical Career Richard H. Bell, MD As part of Dr. Tsung’s SUS Presidential Session at the ASC, Dr. Richard Bell gave a talk on Meaningfulness and Impact in an Academic Surgical Career. He described two conditions that seem necessary for impact. The […]
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2019 SUS Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
SUS Announces the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Michael T. Longaker, MD, MBA, DSc (hon) FACS The Society of University Surgeons (SUS) has awarded Michael T. Longaker, MD, MBA, DSc (hon) FACS, Deane P. and Louise Mitchell Professor, and Vice Chair of the Department of Surgery, Stanford University, the 2019 SUS Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. […]
2019 ASC Recap: BJS Lecturer Silvana Perretta, MD
SUS BJS Lecture: The Future of Surgery is Flexible and Image Guided SUS BJS Lecturer Dr. Silvana Perretta gave the lecture addressing Surgery of the Third Millenium. She described how Surgery transformed from maximally invasive to minimally invasive, and most recently to endoscopic approaches. Cholecystectomy went from an open operation to laparoscopic cholecystectomy […]
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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