American College of Surgeons’ Post

Study of academic surgery programs found that most junior faculty have informal mentors and satisfaction with informal mentorship is significantly higher than that of formal mentorship. https://ja.ma/4hZ4R0F

Teaching and training in Laparoscopic and conventional surgery at the highest level on global stage. https://lnkd.in/ewymXmb

Making trauma surgeons perform better in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures! 🦴 Our structured educational program, designed to improve the quality of reduction and implant positioning in intertrochanteric fracture surgery, had a positive impact on radiographic outcomes and reoperation rates, particularly benefiting less experienced surgeons. This intervention has the potential to enhance patient care for intertrochanteric fractures and consequently reduce the associated healthcare burden and could be particularly beneficial for hospitals with limited resources and surgeons in private practice who may lack the capacity to develop their own educational materials. Have a look! - the publication is open access: https://lnkd.in/eSc3dz64 Amazing work Pavel Sklorz and thank you for the support Henrik Eckardt 💪

This year, our students from the #UCSLP surgery instructor group achieved the first national student congress, a doctor to stimulate innovation and participation of undergraduate students in #surgical #research; our presentation at the AMCG Surgery Congress in November 2024 of two poster works and a first place in April 2024 in the Empowering Discovery Enhancing Futures was achieved. Of course, our courses, which for fifteen years of surgery, the XXIII edition is given, to stimulate undergraduate students to #innovation and bringing them closer to surgery that not only allows them to develop #skills but also concepts of #leadership and the search for answers in the #medical sciences.

This 3D-printed model of a young child’s skull guided surgeons to remove a life-threatening brain tumour. Based on 2D scans of Issac – an eight-year-old patient at Sydney Children's Hospitals Network – the model not only allowed doctors to plan the surgery but also helped Issac and his family understand and visualise the complex procedure. The model is geometrically and anatomically accurate, showing the precise size, shape and location of the tumour, as well as other critical parts, such as the optic nerves, which had to be considered to ensure they were not damaged during the operation. The surgery went “fantastically well,” and Issac is already back at school, enjoying writing songs and most of all, mathematics.

"These devices capture the imagination — and they’re getting better at helping us look after our patients better and drive medicine forward. By marrying our humanity with the technology, we can effect positive change on ourselves and the planet. We don’t have to predict the future. It’s all happening now,” states Professor of surgery and neurological surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and ALPS Founding President Dr. David Armstrong in this USC article about USC physicians are creating byte-size miracles through #AI #Innovation. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/dhyEgEsK

"Passion meets mentorship! 🌟👨⚕️ Dr. Castrellon is dedicated to shaping the future of cosmetic surgery by teaching and inspiring the next generation of surgeons. In this photo, he’s sharing his expertise with eager students, emphasizing the importance of skill, precision, and compassion in the field. By investing in their education, Dr. Castrellon ensures that the future of surgery is in capable hands. 🙌🎓 #Mentorship #FutureSurgeons #DrCastrellon #SurgicalExcellence #TeachingTheFuture"

#OpenAccess: "Going forward, clinical researchers (should) seek to suitably characterize participants by sex and/or gender, (and) plan to analyze and report data disaggregated by these factors when appropriate to their work," write the editors of leading orthopaedic journals in a new editorial. Read in #CORR The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc. Arthroscopy Journals https://lnkd.in/eCrKMB2r 

Oral and maxillofacial surgery has ancient roots, with significant advancements such as Hullihen's 1846 mandibular body osteotomy. The field has evolved through phases, including wartime craniofacial treatments, but lacks uniform training and registration standards across countries. A study proposes an education framework focused on quality professional training tailored to each country's specific legislation, leveraging global access to scientific knowledge. Source: Andreucci, C.A., 2024. Maxillofacial Surgery Education: Where Is It Heading?. Health, 16(5), pp.405-424.

Global Surgery: How to Work and Teach in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, Edited by Mark A. Hardy, MD and Beth R. Hochman, MD A book providing a concrete toolkit for approaching global surgery in austere settings, published by Springer Nature, was edited by Columbia Surgical Director retiree, Mark Hardy, MD and former Columbia faculty member Beth Hochman, MD. This book serves as a valuable resource for local and visiting faculty, trainees, and students in their endeavors to deliver surgical services in existing facilities as well as to develop new infrastructures for specialized surgical care. #columbiasurgery