In the latest on The Academic Surgeon, When You See a Turtle on a Fence Post…, Besmira Alija reflects on her journey & the mentors who helped make it possible.
It's a tribute to resilience, the power of education, & the life-changing role of mentorship.
⏰ Deadline Tonight! AAS Committee Self-Nominations close Oct 16 at 8:00 PM PT.
If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, this is your moment to step forward. We especially encourage Military and International AAS members to apply.
Join the AAS Publications Committee & special guest Dr. Scott LeMaire, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Surgical Research, for a practical, step-by-step guide to writing & submitting a successful manuscript.
New on The Academic Surgeon! In Finding Your First Academic Position, Dr. Anthony Villano breaks down the unstructured (and often overwhelming) job search process for surgeons entering the academic workforce.
The AAS Fall Courses, The Early Career Development Course & The Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course, will take place immediately prior to the ACS Clinical Congress.
In Scientific Belonging: Shaping Translational Research Through Inclusion, Jennifer Whittington explores how inclusive excellence drives more rigorous, transparent & impactful science—especially in the face of evolving federal policies like the GSS executive order.
In AI in Healthcare: A Powerful Ally or a Risky Experiment?, Christina Colosimo explores the promises and pitfalls of AI in modern medicine—from diagnostic breakthroughs & burnout reduction to ethical concerns & patient trust.
AAS is accepting final applications for these prestigious awards:
🌍 International Visiting Professorships 🔬 AAS/AASF Trainee Research Fellowship Awards 👩🔬 Henri Ford Junior Faculty Research Award 📖 Joel J. Roslyn Faculty Research Award 💙 Geoffrey Dunn, MD Research Award in Surgical Palliative Care
Apply for the Geoffrey Dunn, MD Research Award by Sept 19
In Preserving the Surgeon’s Art, Daniel Hinshaw explores how surgical palliative care helps restore the heart of what it means to be a surgeon—not just a technician, but a healer.
Geoffrey Dunn reflects on the evolution of surgical palliative care and the purpose behind the Geoffrey Dunn, MD Research Award—a fund dedicated to supporting research that improves quality of life for surgical patients facing serious illness.
In A Third Year’s Trauma Journey, Megan Ann Moore shares how becoming a trauma patient changed her outlook on medicine, resilience, and the privilege of simply showing up each day.
New on The Academic Surgeon! In Digging for Gold in the Cornfields, Dr. Hassan Aziz and colleagues share how they built a surgical outcomes research program at the University of Iowa—starting with nothing but curiosity, a faculty mentor, and a few committed trainees. www.aasurg.org/digging-for-...
New on The Academic Surgeon! In this deeply moving post, Dr. Justine Broecker shares her experience working in a public hospital in Uganda where limited resources, delayed care, & systemic inequities shaped the outcomes of patients who, elsewhere, might have lived.
New on The Academic Surgeon! In Behind the Scene Heroes: The Silent Backbone of Healthcare, Chandler Hinson shares a moving artistic tribute to the often-overlooked individuals who make surgical care possible, from OR prep teams to lab techs.
