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.

Oct. 11, 2009
Oct. 14, 2009
Oct. 15, 2009

Contents:
• Opening Ceremony kicks off Clinical Congress
• Professionalism and the 21st century
• Board of Regents and ACS Officers annual luncheon
• Fellows honored for volunteerism in care of underserved
• Health system reforms are needed, regardless of what government does
• Association of Women Surgeons presents awards
• Medical Student Program provides education, networking opportunities
• Improving education in general surgery
• Surgery: Then and now

Opening Ceremony kicks off Clinical Congress

On Monday morning, newly installed ACS President LaMar S. McGinnis, Jr., MD, FACS (pictured at right), spoke about professionalism in the 21st century, followed by introduction of officers, dignitaries, and special guests. Included among the individuals standing on the stage with Dr. McGinnis were the newly installed Vice-Presidents, the five 2009 Honorary Fellows, past Honorary Fellows, the Board of Regents, the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors, the Immediate Past-President along with other Past-Presidents, the Immediate Past-Vice-Presidents, the International Guest Scholars, and special invited guests from domestic and international medical and surgical organizations, as well as Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, Executive Director of the College.