ACS Resident and Associate Society

Congratulations to all of our SYTYCO participants!! 🥳 #ACSCC25

Interested in competing in So You Think You Can Operate? at #ACSCC26? Be sure to reach out to your programs. Don’t miss the change to come home with the bragging rights and a plaque!

So You Think You Can Operate? is headed into the final round before the FACEOFF. Who will be the 2 teams entering the final showdown? #ACSCC25

🚨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
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Currently searching for our next RAS-ACS Secretary. Term will begin in October 2025 and requires a 4-year commitment. The position ascends to Vice Chair, Chair, and Ex-Officio.

Applications due tomorrow, August 19th.

We’re less than 2 months away from #ACSCC25! Early bird registration for Clinical Congress ends on Mon, 8/18. Residents, be sure to register on or before 8/18 to secure FREE registration. We look forward to seeing you all at our Surgery Resident Program!

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It's not what you make, but what you can keep! Learn strategies to repay student loans efficiently and set yourself up for financial health in the future. Register now for our webinar on Thursday, June 26 myfinancialcoach.com/acs-pfftnp/

ACS H.O.P.E. Resident Scholarship for Clinical Congress 2025 Can Grow Skills in Global Surgery This scholarship will further the professional growth of 10 surgical residents with a keen interest in global health by providing them with an opportunity to attend the specialized Didactic Course at…

ACS Health Outreach Program for Equity in Global Surgery (ACS H.O.P.E.) is accepting applications for the ACS H.O.P.E. Resident Scholarship Award to attend #ACSCC25!

Resident Members who are interested in global health should apply by June 2! @ras-acs.bsky.social

It’s Match Day! Wishing the best of luck to our future Thoracic, Vascular, and Pediatric Surgery fellows!

We look forward to celebrating the day with you! #MatchDay2025

The deadline is approaching to submit your spectacular case for @facs.org Clinical Congress 2025! Be sure to submit by May 5th!

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Recognize Outstanding Residents with Nominations for Two ACS Awards The ACS is now accepting nominations for two prestigious 2025 resident awards through June 9.

We are now accepting nominations for two prestigious 2025 resident awards: the ACS Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching and the Jameson L. Chassin, MD, FACS, Award for Professionalism in General Surgery.

🗓️: Submit nominations by June 9! @ras-acs.bsky.social

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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington DC for @facs.org #ACSLAS2025. Truly some incredible leadership and advocacy work done by both @ras-acs.bsky.social and YFA members.

Are you interested in healthcare leadership or advocacy, reach out and we can help get you connected!

We’re incredibly proud of these brilliant individuals! #ACSLAS25

Go Kansas! #ACSLAS25

How does YFA prep for our Hill visits to advocate for our patients??? We visit the constitution of course! Excited for tomorrow and helping fight for affordable healthcare and access for everyone. @sfrs10.bsky.social @ras-acs.bsky.social @amcollegegastro.bsky.social

Go team CT!! Can’t wait to see your Hill photos! #showusyourstate

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We’re stoked and excited to advocate! Who will win the digital👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️🏆?! - trainees, we need your help! Be sure to tag us in your Hill photos #ACSLAS25!

YouTube video by American College of Surgeons Applying for Fellowship | RAS

Getting ready to apply for fellowship? Don’t miss our latest @ras-acs.bsky.social Hangout—it’s packed with valuable insights to help you succeed!

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Scholarships, Competitions, Awards, and Project Work The RAS-ACS sponsors and has access to a variety of scholarships, competitions, awards, and project work for Residents and Associate Fellow.

Feeling inspired and motivated to become a surgical leader?!

Learn more about how to get engaged in @RASACS and leadership opportunities:

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Anddd we’re off to a great start at @facs.org #ACSLAS25! “Leaders are made, not born.” Dr. Kaitlin Ritter is discussing leadership qualities such as consistency, accountability, responsiveness, & enjoyment.

Don’t miss this session - Young Leaders in ACS: How to Get Involved!

Young Surgeons: Become RAS/YFA Liaison for ACS Committees Surgeon trainees and young Fellows play a vital role in the surgical workforce and leaders within the ACS.

🔈 Young surgeons: Apply to become a Resident and Associate Society (RAS) or Young Fellows Association (YFA) liaison to an ACS committee, workgroup, or advisory council.

🗓️: Applications are due March 3. Check out the list of current opportunities! @ras-acs.bsky.social

Congratulations to all of our future Urologists and Ophthalmologists! #MatchDay2025

The #CSSP Education Committee and AESOP grant team have developed a survey with the purpose of assessing surgical resident and fellows’ knowledge of the Commission on Cancer Operative Standards.

Complete the survey by March 15th. ✍️

🔗 Survey link: ucsf.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

‼️🚨: new @facs.org ACS Bulletin article fresh off the press! 📰

Learn how AI can benefit you as a trainee and as a program during the Match Day process, while also understanding the limitations of this tool.

🔗: www.facs.org/for-medical-...

Leadership and Advocacy Summit Registration is now open for the 2025 Leadership Summit, April 5–8 in Washington, DC.

The @facs.org Leadership and Advocacy Summit is just around the corner! It's a great conference and we have an amazing @ras-acs.bsky.social program prepared. And on a great note, it's only $25 for residents. I couldn't recommend it more!

Register here:
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How Can AI Revolutionize the Match Day Process? Learn how AI can help program directors organize the screening and ranking of applicants.

Wondering how AI can change the residency match process? @rachaelessig.bsky.social @fedra.bsky.social and I discuss some potential impacts in the most recent ACS Bulletin. Read below!
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Extremely honored to share that my essay on the promise and pitfalls of #AI in #surgery, initially submitted for this year’s @ras-acs.bsky.social Symposium at @facs.org #ACS2024, is now in press with The Surgeon! You can read it here: authors.elsevier.com/a/1kSLz,XfCg...

#Surgsky

Registration is now live! Be sure to register (for FREE) for the Leadership and Advocacy Summit. There's also still 8 days left to apply for the 2025 ACS Leadership and Advocacy Summit Resident Travel Award.

Travel Award: facs.org/for-medical-...

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With conferences quickly approaching, read about how you can make the most of your experience (bonus - written from our @ras-acs.bsky.social Education Working Group)! #SurgSky

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We’ve arrived (albeit, fashionably tardy) and we’re so thrilled to officially introduce ourselves to #BlueSky. We are devoted to the concerns and needs of all surgical trainees and young surgeons and providing you with ways to get involved with @facs.org.