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
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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

Young Fellows Association debuts

The Young Fellows Association (YFA) held its inaugural meeting on Monday. Mark A. Malangoni, MD, FACS, ACS Regent (left) made welcoming remarks. Pictured on the panel, left to right, are (all MD, FACS): Perry Shen, YFA Chair; Mark Savarise, YFA Vice-Chair; Laurel Soot; Wayne Frederick; and Sanjay Parikh.