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Congratulations to the Winner of the 2026 Ethics Committee Art Challenge! We are pleased to announce the winner of the Ethics Committee’s Annual Essay Challenge for the 2026 Art Festival, which featured the theme “Living Your Values.” We are excited to congratulate Aprill Park! See her award-winning art piece: aasurg.org/congratulation…

We are delighted to present the 2026 Research Award Winners! AAS/AASF research awards support trainees and early-career faculty by providing funding to advance innovative research across surgical disciplines and surgical palliative care. Congratulations to the awardees!

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Ethics Committee’s Annual Essay Challenge for the 2026 Essay Festival, which featured the theme “Living Your Values.” Please join us in congratulating Dr. Christopher Noda and co-author Dr. Katie Rowland! Read their award-winning essay, “I Am Here to Spend Time with You,” aasurg.org/congratulation…

Technical proficiency alone is not enough to prepare for a career in pediatric surgery. In the latest piece on The Academic Surgeon, surgical resident Binyam Hundito reflects on what a rotation at Black Lion Hospital taught him that no textbook could — about inequity, adaptability, clinical judgment, and what it means to lead through service rather than authority. A perspective-shifting read for anyone in surgical training. 🔗 aasurg.org/the-importance…

Calling all surgeon scientists (and those who want to be). AAS is hosting a webinar on March 12th designed to give you practical, real-world strategies for building and sustaining a career in basic and translational research. Join us for three high-impact presentations and a live fireside chat featuring faculty from UC San Diego, University of Michigan, Medical College of Wisconsin, and UNC. Topics include developing your research question, identifying your competitive advantage in basic and translational research, and balancing science with clinical program growth. 📅 March 12th | 3:30pm PT / 5:30pm CT / 6:30pm ET Register today: aasurg.org/aas-webinar-on…

Congratulations to the 2026 Best AAS Manuscript Award recipients! 🎉 Best Manuscript by an AAS Resident or Fellow: Daniel Gomez-Carrillo, for his work examining the readability and accuracy of AI-optimized surgical consent forms. Best Overall Manuscript by an AAS Member: Mikhail Stiffler, for his research on how free hemoglobin affects endothelial adhesiveness in trauma — work with real implications for how we understand and treat critically injured patients. The future of academic surgery is in excellent hands. Learn more: aasurg.org/congratulation…

"True strength is not force — it is stability practiced under pressure, measured in millimeters, and revealed in the quiet moments, like when a kidney turns pink." Surgical resident and Pure Barre instructor Marianna Frazee writes beautifully about what dance and transplant surgery have in common — precision, micro-adjustments, endurance under pressure, and the kind of quiet strength that only reveals itself when everything is on the line. Read the post: aasurg.org/strength-in-st…

Surgical training teaches us anatomy, technique, and evidence-based practice. It rarely teaches us what to do with the grief, guilt, or self-doubt that follows a difficult case. Dr. Christine Nembhard writes honestly about the emotional terrain of surgical complications — and what both individuals and institutions can do better. A thoughtful, important read for surgeons at every stage of training. Read it and share it with someone who needs it: aasurg.org/navigating-the…

Are you a #premed interested in learning about the medical school interview process? Sign up for the @AcademicSurgery LEAN program’s free online session happening March 16th using the QR code below. #PreMed #AcademicTwitter

ASC 2026 marked an exciting new chapter for AAS! Congratulations to our incoming 2026–2027 leadership team: President: Vikas Dudeja, MBBS President-Elect: Christina Roland, MD, MS Secretary: Krista Haines, DO Treasurer: Ashley Holder, MD Recorder: Lesly Dossett, MD, MPH. We are grateful for their commitment to empowering academic surgeons everywhere.

Ready to stand out in your residency interviews? Join AAS LEAN Session on Professionalism & How to Interview March 16, 6:30 PM EST | Live on Zoom Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

"I wish I joined during my first year of college." — LEAN Scholar Omari Whitlow on the AAS Leadership, Engagement, Academia, Networking (LEAN) program. Omari Whitlow shares his honest, firsthand experience in the AAS LEAN program, from studying for the MCAT to walking into his first medical school interview with confidence. His story is a powerful reminder that the right community can change everything. Learn more on The Academic Surgeon: 🔗 aasurg.org/aas-lean-progr…

What a week! The 21st Annual Academic Surgical Congress brought together 1,918 attendees, 1,593 abstracts, and an entire community united by one mission: advancing academic surgery. From packed plenary sessions to standing-room-only QuickShots, ASC 2026 was everything this field represents — innovative, collaborative, and inspiring. Thank you to every surgeon, resident, student, and volunteer who made it one for the books! #ASC2026 @UnivSurg

Prior authorization is one of the most difficult healthcare processes to study and one of the hardest to navigate. As policymakers propose reforms aimed at reducing administrative burden and improving transparency, understanding the real-world impact of PA has never been more important. In this new post, Kristy Broman, MD, MPH, examines the data, the gaps, and the path forward. Read the full article: aasurg.org/prior-authoriz…

🎓 The transition from trainee to faculty doesn’t end the learning, it transforms it. In this thoughtful reflection, Dr. Eleanor Fallon explores what it means to step into an attending role while continuing to grow as a learner, leader, and educator. From graded autonomy in the OR to imposter syndrome, mentorship, and lifelong learning, this post speaks to anyone navigating the education arc in academic surgery. Read more: aasurg.org/from-trainee-t…

Hey AAS members! Are you looking for your next career move? Find your perfect medical match and explore opportunities at leading institutions. aasurg.org/jobs/

🔥🌶️ Tomorrow’s the showdown. Today is your chance to change everything. 🌶️🔥 The Surgical Hot Ones Competition goes down tomorrow, and this is the final window to arm your favorite team with last-minute power-ups. Extra milk. Skipped spice levels. Mystery assists. Or absolute chaos. Every donation can tip the balance right before the wings hit the table. Will you bring relief… or crank the heat? Check the power-ups, make your move, and let’s make this maximum drama 🔥 academicsurgicalcongress.org/hot-ones-showd… @UnivSurg @FabianJohnston @timpawlik @tdonahuemd @BeckeWhite @LillianKao1 @dreskim

The heat just got real. 🔥🌶️ After our last update had @tdonahuemd (@UnivSurg) out front, @LillianKao1 (@AcademicSurgery) has taken the lead and the leaderboard has officially flipped. Momentum is shifting, rivalries are heating up, and nothing is locked in yet. One well-timed donation could mean extra milk, a skipped spice level, or total chaos mid-challenge. Check the leaderboard, pick your side, and decide how spicy you want this to get. This showdown is far from over! 🔥 academicsurgicalcongress.org/hot-ones-showd… @FabianJohnston @timpawlik @BeckeWhite @dreskim

🌶️🔥 Happy National Hot Sauce Day! 🔥🌶️ What better way to celebrate than by turning up the heat on the Surgical Hot Ones Competition at ASC 2026? AAS and SUS Past Presidents are preparing to face progressively hotter wings for glory, bragging rights, and two incredible causes. Your donation doesn’t just support the Stepstone Fellowship and The Geoffrey Dunn MD Research Award in Surgical Palliative Care. It can also change the game. Extra milk. Skipped spice levels. Mystery assists. Even the legendary “Rick Eats Your Wing.” Feeling generous? Feeling mischievous? Either way, today’s the perfect excuse to get involved. Celebrate National Hot Sauce Day by making it even hotter. Check the leaderboard, donate, and let the chaos simmer 🌶️🔥 academicsurgicalcongress.org/hot-ones-showd… @UnivSurg @FabianJohnston @timpawlik @tdonahuemd @BeckeWhite @LillianKao1 @dreskim