Dr. Jennifer Tseng, former Chair of Surgery at Boston University, was invited to give the 2024 SUS Joel J. Roslyn lecture. She discussed the concept of “superannuation,” explaining its usual meaning associated with retired pension fund, which she humorously connected to her stage in life. She shared heartfelt anecdotes about her father, Ray Tseng, a […]

President Donahue assembled a captivating fireside chat, featuring an elite panel of international experts in academic health economics to discuss the challenges and opportunities in safeguarding the academic mission amidst the sweeping corporatization of healthcare. The renowned panel included: The ever-evolving complex U.S. healthcare system—comprising providers, payers, academicians, and patients—faces relentless pressures that endanger its […]

Dr. Timothy Donahue, 2023-2024 SUS President, reflected on his term and outlined the theme of his talk, “Empowering Leaders Better Together,” which embodies the society’s new vision.  He emphasized the critical challenge facing academic surgeons: balancing the academic mission—encompassing research, education, and service—with the corporatization of healthcare.  This shift centralizes care, prioritizes efficiency, and pressures […]