MEETING OVERVIEW The 14th Annual Academic Surgical Congress was a great success. The meeting took place in Houston, Texas from February 5-7, 2019. The ASC continues to grow with the highest number of scientific session registrants to date (2049 participants). This is a significant increase from 2006 (731 participants) and from 2018 (1818 participants). […]
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2019 SUS Presidential Address: Maintaining the Passion
SUS President Allan Tsung, MD, gave his Presidential Address “Maintaining the Passion” on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 during the 2019 Academic Surgical Congress in Houston, Texas. View the address here:
The Benefits of Study Section Participation
My initial invitation to participate in a NIH study section was received when I was a relatively new Assistant Professor and was purely the result of my K08 mentor’s unavailability. He recommended me as a substitute for him on a study section that was focused on career development awards. I participated a few times as […]
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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