Surgery Resident Series at Clinical Congress

Start Preparing for Life After Residency

We are inviting all US-based trainees from accredited residency and fellowship training programs to attend this special series of dynamic sessions focused on preparing for a career in surgery. This series is offered by the ACS Division of Education, ACS Division of Member Services, and the Resident and Associate Society (RAS), under the leadership of Program Chair Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, FACS, MAMSE.

Sessions will take place throughout all 4 days of Clinical Congress and focus on the critical non-clinical skills needed to successfully transition from training to independent surgical practice. Expert-led presentations and interactive discussions will provide practical insights to support both professional growth and long-term career success. Program attendees will have opportunities to network with surgical residents and fellows from across the country, meet American College of Surgeons leaders, and learn about surgical career pathways.

Featured sessions will address:

Negotiating physician contracts to support your success and peace of mind
Assessing programs and positions to find your best fit
Leading and teaching effectively in the OR

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The Surgery Resident Series will take place in person; you must be registered for Clinical Congress to attend. To attend the programming on Saturday, September 26, you must also register for the Surgery Resident Series – Day 1. This series is intended for current surgery residents and fellows from all surgical disciplines and there is no cost to register. Space is limited.

Surgery Resident Series Schedule

Saturday, September 26

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 145AB

7:30–7:45 am	Welcome and Introductory Remarks Leigh A. Neumayer, MD, MS, FACS, MAMSE, Program Chair Rebecca Williams-Karnesky, MD, PhD, MEd Psych, Chair, Committee on Resident Education Kyla Terhune, MD, MBA, FACS, Senior Vice-President, ACS Division of Education Michael, J. Sutherland, MD, MBA, FACS, Senior Vice-President, ACS Division of Member Services
7:45–8:30 am	Beyond the CV: Interview Skills for the Next Step Lily Chang, MD, FACS University of Washington, Seattle, WA Michelle Ju, MD University of Washington, Seattle, WA
8:30–9:15 am	Keynote Address: There and Back Again Joshua Taylor, MD, FACS The Surgical Clinic, Smyrna, TN
9:15–9:30 am	Break
9:30–9:45 am	Resident Awards Presented by ACS President Anton N. Sidawy, MD, MPH, FACS Jameson L. Chassin, MD, FACS Award for Professionalism in General Surgery ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching
9:45–10:15 am	Fireside Chat: The Many Roles of Residents Leadership, Advocacy, Learning, Professionalism, and Humanity in Surgical Training Anton N. Sidawy, MD, MPH, FACS, ACS President George Washington University, Washington, DC Fedra Fallahian, MD, Chair, Resident and Associate Society The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
10:15–11:15 am	Empowering Residents as Teachers and Leaders Kyla Terhune, MD, MBA, FACS, Senior Vice-President, ACS Division of Education Ajita Prabhu, MD, FACS, Faculty, Residents as Teachers and Leaders Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
11:15 am–12:00 pm	Conflict to Confidence: Turning Tough Talks into Stronger Interprofessional Teams Kellie McFarlin, MD, FACS, Chair, Committee on Interprofessional Education and Practice Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI Linda Barry, MD, FACS, Vice Chair, Committee on Interprofessional Education and Practice University of Connecticut, Hartford, CT

Sunday, September 27

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Resident and Associate Society Lounge – Hall D

11:30 am–12:00 noon	Developing a Reading/Notation System LaDonna Kearse, MD The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
12:30–1:00 pm	Personal Finance Landmines Unique to Young Surgeons Alan K. Meinke, MD, FACS Northwell Health, Westport, CT
1:00–1:30 pm	Break
1:30–2:00 pm	Compensation and Contract Negotiation Kyle Claussen, JD CEO, Resolve, Mitchell, SD
2:30–3:00 pm	Leadership Pathways within RAS and ACS Fedra Fallahian, MD, Chair, Resident and Associate Society The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Monday, September 28

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Resident and Associate Society Lounge – Hall D

9:30–10:00 am	Developing Your Identity as a Surgeon Educator Taiwo Adesoye, MD, FACS The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
10:00 am–10:30 am	Coffee Break Supported by ACS Insurance Program/AMBA
10:30 am–11:00 am	Career Paths in Military Surgery James E. Wiseman, MD, MBA, FACS, USAF, Chair, Excelsior Surgical Society Mentorship Committee Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD
11:30–12:00 pm	Building Blocks to Balance Adair F. deBerry-Carlisle, DO, FACS Locum Tenens Surgeon
12:00–1:00 pm	Lunch and Learn Supported by Medtronic
1:00–3:00 pm	Resident and Associate Society Annual Business Meeting

Tuesday, September 29

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Resident and Associate Society Lounge – Hall D

9:30–10:00 am	Leveling Up: Using Feedback to Accelerate Your Transition to Practice Julia Coleman, MD, MPH, FACS The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
10:30–11:00 am	Finding the Right Fit for Fellowship and Practice Madeline B. Torres, MD MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Camden, NJ
11:30 am–12:00 pm	Getting Started in Advocacy Jessica Burgess, MD, FACS Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
12:30–1:00 pm	Cutting to the Core: Goals of Care Conversations in Serious Surgical Illness Ana Berlin, MD, FACS, Chair, Committee on Surgical Palliative Care Columbia University, New York, NY

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For more information, please contact Daniel Cox at dcox@facs.org or Michelle Armstrong at marmstrong@facs.org.

Surgery Resident Series at Clinical Congress

Practical Knowledge for All Trainees

Start Preparing for Life After Residency

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Surgery Resident Series Schedule

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