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

🔥🌶️ The Surgical Hot Ones Competition goes down tomorrow, and this is the final window to arm your favorite team with last-minute power-ups! Check the power-ups, make your move, and let’s make this maximum drama 🔥 www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/hot-ones-sho...

Anything can change with one donation. Extra milk, skipped spice, or full chaos. Eyes on the leaderboard… this is getting spicy 🌶️ www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/hot-ones-sho...

🌶️🔥Happy National Hot Sauce Day! Celebrate by turning up the heat on the Surgical Hot Ones Competition at ASC 2026! AAS & SUS Past Presidents are preparing to face progressively hotter wings for glory, bragging rights, & 2 incredible causes. www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/hot-ones-sho...

📝 Writing a grant proposal? Dr. Matthew Symer shares favorite tools and resources to make the process smoother, from finding funding to crafting your proposal and building a budget. Start here: www.aasurg.org/grant-propos...

🔥 The Surgical Hot Ones Competition is officially underway! AAS and SUS Past Presidents are gearing up to go wing for wing at The Night Shift during ASC 2026, with heat increasing every round and bragging rights on the line! Donate: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/hot-ones-sho...

Big success starts with small systems. In the latest post on The Academic Surgeon, Dr. Christian Cain shares how shifting from heroic effort to smart habits helped him thrive in academic surgery. Read it here: www.aasurg.org/building-mom...

Two high-impact courses. Limited spots. Whether you’re laying the groundwork or mapping your next big move, these courses are designed to meet you where you are and help you move forward with intention. Register: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org

In case you missed it: Dr. Miguel Gasakure, Program Director at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, shares powerful insights with Dr. Phillip Hsu on surgical education, global partnerships, and community-driven solutions in Rwanda. 📍Read the full Q&A: www.aasurg.org/learning-to-...

❄️ 1 DAY LEFT. ❄️ The Ice Bucket Showdown ends tomorrow, and the leaderboard is officially dark. 🧊 Donate today to help decide who faces the freeze AND to receive exclusive access to the live Zoom reveal. 🪣🥶 Give now → www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

“Yes” isn’t a research strategy. In the latest post, Dr. Mackenzie Mayhew reflects on how researchers can avoid burnout and build meaningful academic momentum by choosing the right projects and mentors, not just saying yes to every opportunity. Read the post: www.aasurg.org/all-research...

New on The Academic Surgeon! Dr. Miguel Gasakure, Program Director at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, shares powerful insights with Dr. Phillip Hsu on surgical education, global partnerships, and community-driven solutions in Rwanda. Read the full Q&A: www.aasurg.org/learning-to-...

❄️ THE LEADERBOARD HAS GONE DARK. ❄️ The final days of the AAS Ice Bucket Showdown are officially underway, and the leaderboard is going silent. Which officer is on top? Who’s headed for the ice bucket? Donate now and find out LIVE on January 16: www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

Grant funding can feel like a mountain, but with the right tools, early-career academic surgeons can reach the summit. In this new post, Dr. Candice Nicole Thompson breaks down what it really takes to secure research funding early in your career. 🔗 Read now: www.aasurg.org/securing-gra...

📢 LAST CALL FOR ASC 2026 EARLY BIRD PRICING! Register by TODAY, January 12th, to save with early bird pricing. We can’t wait to see you in sunny Orlando for another inspiring Academic Surgical Congress! Register: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/registration/

🥶 LEADERBOARD UPDATE — January 12! 🥶 The frost is settling… and one officer is starting to feel the chill. Here’s where our Ice Warriors stand! There’s still time to shake up the standings. Support your Ice Warrior and help decide their fate. 🪣💦 Donate here → www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

“Have you always wanted to be a breast surgeon?” In the latest post on The Academic Surgeon, Dr. Jasmine Walker opens up about the winding path from transplant research to plastic surgery—and finally finding the perfect fit in breast surgery. Read the full story: www.aasurg.org/its-ok-to-ch...

Good news — the Early Bird rate for ASC 2026 has been extended through January 12. Don’t miss your chance to save before registration prices go up. Register today: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/registration/

📢 LAST CALL FOR ASC 2026 EARLY BIRD PRICING! Register by January 5, 2026 to save with early bird pricing. We can’t wait to see you in sunny Orlando for another inspiring Academic Surgical Congress! Register: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/registration/

Do you have your official AAS merch?! Show us a photo in the comments! Shop AAS Blue Sky Scrubs: blueskyscrubs.com/collections/...

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

📢 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ASC 2026! Register by January 5, 2026 to save with early bird pricing. We can’t wait to see you in sunny Orlando for another inspiring Academic Surgical Congress! Register: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/registration/

Busy doesn’t always mean fulfilled. In the latest blog post, fourth-year med student Siddhartha Sahai reflects on time as a limited resource—and how managing it with intention can transform not only your productivity, but your sense of purpose. Read it now: www.aasurg.org/making-time-...

The AAS is proud to announce Julie Ann Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), DFSVS, MAMSE, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Academic Officer/Executive Vice President at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist as the inaugural recipient of the AAS Pillar of Academic Surgery – Lifetime Achievement Award.

Pumping while presenting? Traveling while lactating? It’s…a lot. From TSA logistics & hotel storage hacks to packing lists & lactation room tips, Dr. Samantha Baker shares everything she’s learned about managing conference travel as a breastfeeding surgeon. www.aasurg.org/conference-t...

❄️FINAL LEADERBOARD UPDATE — ENDS TOMORROW!🪣🥶 Here’s where the Ice Bucket Showdown stands right now. Remember, the officer with the highest total gets iced LIVE. Cool Runnings has a commanding lead, but anything can happen! ❄️ Last chance to donate before the freeze: www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

2025 Ethics Committee Cover Art Entry: Behind the Scene Heroes by Miral Amim Take a look! www.aasurg.org/behind-the-s...

🐾 Bursts of color, a perfect green heart, & one very artistic nose boop. Nicole Wilson’s Ethics Committee Cover Art entry, Essence of Enrichment, celebrates joy, creativity, & the often-overlooked heroes who bring unexpected beauty into the world. 🎨 www.aasurg.org/essence-of-e...

❄️ ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! The countdown is officially on for the AAS Ice Bucket Showdown. 🪣🥶 Remember — the officer with the highest fundraising total on December 18 takes the plunge, all in support of the AAS Fall Courses and the future of academic surgery. Give here → www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

New on The Academic Surgeon: Hidden Heroes - 2025 Ethics Committee Cover Art Entry by Maymona Choudry Precision in Action, From Home to Hospital: The Hidden Heroes of Healthcare, & Behind the Scrubs: Hidden Heroes in Action www.aasurg.org/hidden-heroes/

Please join us in congratulating Madeline B. Torres, MD, who was selected by AAS and the AWS to attend the Surgical Investigators' Course in February 2026 prior to the Academic Surgical Congress! Learn more about the course: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/sic/

🥶 LEADERBOARD UPDATE — Dec 11! Here’s where our Ice Warriors stand! Cool Runnings has the early lead, BUT Arctic Ace and The Bliz-Zard are gaining fast! ❄️🔥 Remember, only the TOP fundraiser gets iced LIVE on Dec 18. Donate here → www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

🎾 From the tennis court to global health research, Elsie Van Wieren shares how teamwork, mentorship, and goal-setting as a student-athlete prepared her for a summer in global health. Read how lessons from athletics helped shape her unexpected research experience: www.aasurg.org/correlation-...

🚨❄️ ICE BUCKET SHOWDOWN UPDATE! We’ve added a frosty new twist to the challenge… and it changes everything. ONLY the officer with the highest fundraising total on December 18 will get iced LIVE. Ready to turn up the chill? Donate + help decide the ultimate icy fate: www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

Thinking about using large databases in your surgical research? Start here. The AAS Clinical & Health Services Research Committee’s recent webinar series broke down everything from choosing the right database to avoiding “fatal flaw” pitfalls. Read the recap: www.aasurg.org/leveling-up-...

The latest blog on The Academic Surgeon by surgical resident Emily Papai explores how to find a professional identity that lasts longer than a fellowship title. It's honest, thoughtful, and a must-read for anyone mid-training. Read here: www.aasurg.org/finding-a-pu...

This Giving Tuesday, your support shapes the future of academic surgery. Every gift strengthens AAS Foundation programs that fuel early research, mentorship, leadership development, & innovation in patient care. Give Back Today: www.aasurg.org/aas-foundati...

GIVING TUESDAY LEADERBOARD UPDATE! ❄️ Here’s where our Ice Warriors stand: Ashley “Arctic Ace” Holder — $105 Vikas “Cool Runnings” Dudeja — $75 Christina “Chill Pill” Roland — $30 Lesly “Deep Freeze” Dossett — $25 Brenessa “The Bliz-Zard” Lindeman — $25 Donate here → www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

📢 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ASC 2026! Register today and be part of the meeting that continues to drive academic surgery forward. We can’t wait to see you in sunny Orlando for another inspiring Academic Surgical Congress! Register: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/registration/

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

🥶 LEADERBOARD UPDATE! 🥶 The ice is shifting & so is the fate of our officers. Here’s where things stand right now! The race is way too close to call — one generous boost could send your favorite straight into first place! 🪣❄️ Donate + cheer them on: www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

Is it ever too late to return to academics? In the latest post on The Academic Surgeon, Dr. Shannon Small shares her path from aspiring professor to community surgeon & back again. A powerful story about career pivots, motherhood, & finding purpose in every step. www.aasurg.org/what-do-you-...

The Ice Bucket Showdown is LIVE! ❄️🪣 Each officer is racing to raise $5,000 to support the AAS Fall Courses. If they hit their goal, they get ICED! Pick your officer. Place your bets. Help us freeze an officer & fund the future! Donate + learn more: www.aasurg.org/aas-officer-...

What does it take to become a surgeon in a system where residency spots are scarce and the wait can stretch for years? Princess Ekpo shares the inspiring story of Dr. Chukwunonso Okoye, a plastic surgery resident at the National Hospital Abuja. www.aasurg.org/resilience-a...

Calling all women in academic surgery! The AWS/AAS Surgical Investigator Course Award supports one AWS faculty member to attend the AAS/SUS Surgical Investigator’s Course in February 2026. Deadline: November 12, 2025 Learn more and apply now: womensurg.memberclicks.net/aws-aas-sus-...

📢 REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR ACS 2026! Register today and be part of the meeting that continues to drive academic surgery forward. We can’t wait to see you in sunny Orlando for another inspiring Academic Surgical Congress! Register: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org/registration/

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

Announcing the new AAS Councilors for 2026! AAS is pleased to announce the new Councilors who will be representing the classes of 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022, & 2024. Learn more about our newest leaders: www.aasurg.org/announcing-n...

New Blog: Making Use of All the Breasts Dr. Nimmi Kapoor turned an underused resource—cadaveric breasts—into a hands-on training course in breast ultrasound and oncoplastic skills. Learn how a little creativity transformed resident education at UCLA. 📖 Read the blog: www.aasurg.org/making-use-o...

We're deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Michael Zinner, past president of the AAS (1986). A visionary leader in surgery, his commitment to education, research, & mentorship shaped generations of academic surgeons. His legacy will continue to inspire the surgical community for years to come.