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Save the date! The 22nd Annual Academic Surgical Congress is heading to Washington, D.C., February 9–11, 2027. Jointly sponsored by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) and the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), the ASC is the premier meeting for surgeon scientists, trainees, and academic surgical leaders. After an incredible ASC 2026, we're already looking forward to what's next. Stay tuned for abstract submission details, registration, and programming announcements. academicsurgicalcongress.org #ASC2027 #AcademicSurgery

Save the date! The AAS Fall Courses return on Friday, September 25, 2026 in Washington, D.C., held immediately prior to the ACS Clinical Congress. Whether you're a resident or fellow preparing for dedicated research time or a junior faculty member building your academic career, the Fall Courses are designed for you. Stay tuned for registration details, faculty announcements, and the full agenda. aasurg.org/aas-fall-cours…

Dr. Alessandra Moore writes honestly about the challenge of keeping pace with modern research technology as a surgeon-scientist and offers five practical frameworks for navigating the most powerful (and most overhyped) tools in the field right now. A smart, grounded read for anyone building a research program in academic surgery. Read it now on The Academic Surgeon: aasurg.org/the-promise-an…

You're invited to contribute to The Academic Surgeon, the official blog of the AAS! It's a great way to showcase your expertise, connect with colleagues, and boost your visibility in the field. Learn how: aasurg.org/the-academic-s…

Save the date! The AAS Fall Courses return on Friday, September 25, 2026 in Washington, D.C., held immediately prior to the ACS Clinical Congress. Whether you're a resident or fellow preparing for dedicated research time or a junior faculty member building your academic career, the Fall Courses are designed for you. Stay tuned for registration details, faculty announcements, and the full agenda. aasurg.org/aas-fall-cours…

Save the date! The 22nd Annual Academic Surgical Congress is heading to Washington, D.C., February 9–11, 2027. Jointly sponsored by the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS) and the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), the ASC is the premier meeting for surgeon scientists, trainees, and academic surgical leaders. After an incredible ASC 2026, we're already looking forward to what's next. Stay tuned for abstract submission details, registration, and programming announcements. academicsurgicalcongress.org #ASC2027 #AcademicSurgery

Save the date! The AAS Fall Courses return on Friday, September 25, 2026 in Washington, D.C., held immediately prior to the ACS Clinical Congress. Whether you're a resident or fellow preparing for dedicated research time or a junior faculty member building your academic career, the Fall Courses are designed for you. Stay tuned for registration details, faculty announcements, and the full agenda. aasurg.org/aas-fall-cours…

Hiring in academic surgery? List your open positions on the AAS Job Board and connect with top surgical talent at every career stage. Post your listing today: aasurg.org/post-a-job/

Mark your calendars! 📅 The 22nd Annual Academic Surgical Congress is coming to Washington, DC — February 9–11, 2027 at the Washington Hilton. ASC 2026 set the bar high. We can't wait to see what's next. #ASC2027

Let your voice be heard and contribute to The Academic Surgeon, the official blog of the AAS! It's a great way to showcase your expertise, connect with colleagues, and boost your visibility in the field. Learn how: aasurg.org/the-academic-s…

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/

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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…