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

Medical Student Program provides education, networking opportunities

The Division of Education, Committee on Medical Student Education welcomed nearly 300 medical students to the 2009 Medical Student Program. Students exploring careers in surgery spent three days in lectures, networking, and socializing with surgeons and surgical residents from across the country. This year marks the inauguration of a Poster Competition for those attending the Medical Student Program. Posters representing student work in clinical, basic science, or educational research vied for honors in strong competition from over 70 submissions.