The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

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Contents:
• Evolution of trauma care in the U.S. should focus on inclusive systems
• Surgeon shortage one area that health care reform should address
• National Safety Council Surgeons’ Award for Service to Safety
• Distinguished Philanthropist Award
• Award-winning geneticist to participate in Surgical Forum
• Young Fellows Association debuts
• Bernard Fisher, MD, FACS, is recipient of 2009 Jacobson Innovation Award
• No easy answers to medical industry support for CME
• Commission on Cancer Paper Competition winners announced
• ACS-Emerson Scholar-in-Residence in Medical Ethics established

Distinguished Philanthropist Award

ACS Executive Director Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS (left), appears with Mrs. Elizabeth Reiling and Richard Reiling, MD, FACS, following the presentation of the 2009 Distinguished Philanthropist Award. Dr. and Mrs. Reiling received the award during 21st annual recognition luncheon of the Fellows Leadership Society of the ACS Foundation held Monday.