🎾 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.

TOMORROW! Writing a Quality Manuscript Webinar Join the AAS Publications Committee and special guest Dr. Scott LeMaire, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Surgical Research, for a practical, step-by-step guide to writing and submitting a successful manuscript. www.aasurg.org/webinar-writ...

SAVE THE DATE! We are counting down the days until the 21st Annual Academic Surgical Congress! 🗓️ February 3-5, 2026 📍 Orlando, FL Learn more: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org

Upcoming Webinar: Writing a Quality Manuscript on Weds, Oct 29, 2025 from 3-4pm CT. Join the AAS Publications Committee for a step-by-step guide to writing & submitting a successful manuscript! Register & receive a downloadable Quality Manuscript Checklist! www.aasurg.org/webinar-writ...

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. Read it here: www.aasurg.org/when-you-see...

⏰ 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. Submit your self-nomination: www.aasurg.org/nominations/

LAST CALL! AAS Committee Self-Nominations If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved in shaping the future of academic surgery, this is your moment to step forward. 🗓 Deadline to Self-Nominate: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM PT Submit your self-nomination today: www.aasurg.org/nominations/

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. 🗓 Weds, October 29, 2025 🕓 3 PM Central Register today: www.aasurg.org/webinar-writ...

AAS Committee Self-Nominations are open — but not for long! If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved in shaping the future of academic surgery, this is your moment to step forward. 👉 Learn more and submit your self-nomination today: www.aasurg.org/nominations/

SAVE THE DATE! We are counting down the days until the 21st Annual Academic Surgical Congress! 🗓️ February 3-5, 2026 📍 Orlando, FL Learn more: www.academicsurgicalcongress.org

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

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. 📖 Read it here: www.aasurg.org/finding-your...

REMINDER! SAVE THE DATE - AAS FALL COURSES! 📆 October 3rd, 2025 ⏰ 7 AM – 5 PM 📍Chicago, IL 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. ➡️ www.aasurg.org/aas-fall-cou...

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. www.aasurg.org/scientific-b...

“I want a doctor, not a computer.” 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. www.aasurg.org/i-want-a-doc...

REMINDER! Join the AAS and APDS for our upcoming webinar, Ace Your Surgery Residency Interview 2025 🩺✨ 🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 ⏰ 7–8 PM EST 👉 Don’t miss your chance to level up your interview prep! Register today: www.aasurg.org/webinar-ace-...

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! 🚨 Deadline: September 19, 2025 Don’t miss your chance to apply and advance your career through funding, research, and international collaboration. 👉 Apply now before the deadline: www.aasurg.org/awards/ #AcademicSurgery #SurgicalResearch #GlobalSurgery #AAS

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. www.aasurg.org/preserving-t... @capcpalliative.bsky.social

New Blog Post: Advancing Surgical Palliative Care 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.

Join the AAS and APDS for our upoming webinar, Ace Your Surgery Residency Interview 2025 🩺✨ 🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 ⏰ 7–8 PM EST Don’t miss your chance to level up your interview prep! Register today: www.aasurg.org/webinar-ace-...

New on the Academic Surgeon! 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. 📖 Read now: www.aasurg.org/a-third-year...

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. www.aasurg.org/a-ugandan-su...

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. ➡️ View the full post: www.aasurg.org/behind-the-s...

🚨LAST CALL to apply for AAS Student Travel Awards! The AAS is now accepting applications for two incredible opportunities: 🎓Student Diversity Travel Award 🎓Senior Medical Student Travel Award 📅 Deadline: September 5, 2025 Don’t miss your chance! Apply today: www.aasurg.org/awards/stude...

🌟 Apply Now: AAS Senior Medical Student Travel Award 🌟 The intent of these awards is to recognize outstanding research efforts & encourage student interest in pursuing careers in academic surgery. 📅 Deadline: September 5, 2025 Don’t miss your chance! Apply today: www.aasurg.org/awards/stude...

🚨 Last week to apply for AAS Student Travel Awards! Both awards provide travel funding to attend the AAS Annual Meeting, connect with leaders in the field, and advance your academic surgery career. 📅 Deadline: September 5, 2025 Don’t miss your chance! Apply today: www.aasurg.org/awards/stude...

Apply Now: AAS Student Diversity Travel Award 🌟 Awardees will attend the AAS Annual Meeting to connect, learn, and grow their academic surgery careers. 📅 Deadline: September 5, 2025 Apply now and help us shape the future of surgery: www.aasurg.org/awards/trave...

🚨 Last Chance to Self-Nominate for AAS Councilor! 🗓 Tues, August 26, 8 PM PT Apply for Class Councilor: www.aasurg.org/councilor-se... Apply for Candidate Councilor: www.aasurg.org/aas-candidat...

Leadership Opportunity Deadline: Tues, Aug 26 8 PM PT Shape the future of academic surgery, represent your peers, & make your voice heard at the highest level of the Association. Apply for Class Councilor: www.aasurg.org/councilor-se... Apply for Candidate Councilor: www.aasurg.org/aas-candidat...

🚨Student Awards Are Now Open! The AAS is now accepting applications for 2 incredible opportunities. Both awards provide funding to attend the AAS Annual Meeting, connect with leaders in the field, & advance your academic surgery career. Apply by September 5, 2025 www.aasurg.org/awards/stude...

The AAS is now accepting self-nominations for two key roles: 🔹 2026 Class Councilor (Even Year) 🔹 2026 Candidate Councilor 🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, August 26, 8 PM PT Apply for Class Councilor: www.aasurg.org/councilor-se... Apply for Candidate Councilor: www.aasurg.org/aas-candidat...

“Don’t panic until you have to, and even then, don’t.” In the newest post on The Academic Surgeon, Dr. Jennifer Plichta shares timeless life lessons from her dad, and how they continue to shape her work and mindset as an academic surgeon. 📖 Read now: www.aasurg.org/a-fathers-ad...