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Children Are at Heart of New Surgical Practice Recommendations

A new two-tier model provides guidance to improve pediatric heart surgical care related to structure, processes, and outcome metrics.

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Children Are at Heart of New Surgical Practice Recommendations

Features

Can Private Practice Survive?
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Can Private Practice Survive?

The challenges facing private practice surgeons today are complex—learn how some self-employed surgeons continue to thrive despite these obstacles.

Trends for 2024 Match Reveal More Applicants Interested in Surgery
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Trends for 2024 Match Reveal More Applicants Interested in Surgery

As match rates for all applicant types remain steady, digging into the data reveals notable trends related to the physician workforce.

AI Has Potential to Transform Global Surgical Systems
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AI Has Potential to Transform Global Surgical Systems

AI-powered platforms can help surgeons in underserved regions receive real-time guidance, although concerns regarding equity and privacy persist.

The Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons is the College’s monthly member magazine. It contains articles on topics that affect surgical practice and the surgical profession, including socioeconomic trends, surgical innovation, advocacy, professionalism, the surgical workforce, and more. 

For information on contributing an article to the Bulletin, review the Author Instructions.

Executive Director's Update

Vascular Surgery at the ACS

Learn how the ACS supports vascular surgeons, specifically through the Vascular Verification Program, in an effort to enhance patient care.
Viewpoint

Patient-Provider Decision-Making Is Crucial for Patients with Appendicitis

Decision support tools can lead to more informed conversations between surgeon and patient about treatment options.

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Cancer and Community Showed Me the Importance of Asking for Help

It is difficult for some surgeons to ask for assistance—learn how relying on others can actually enhance overall patient care.

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I Didn’t Match. What’s Next?

The SOAP is a system for which eligible unmatched or partially matched applicants may be offered unfilled residency program positions.

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News

Read the latest featured stories from Bulletin.

Cancer Staging Is More Accessible with AJCC Staging Online

Access real-time updates and point-of-service access with the AJCC Staging Online subscription service.

ACS Releases Updated Primer to Address Career Needs of Employed Surgeons

The revised Employed Surgeon primer offers expert guidance on contracts, negotiation tactics, and perspectives on determining value and compensation.

ACS 2024 Health Policy Scholars Are Announced

The 15 surgeons who have been named 2024 Health Policy Scholars are announced.

JACS Highlights

Read capsule summaries of articles appearing in the May 2024 issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Member News June 2024

Learn more about ACS members who have been recognized for noteworthy achievements.
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