Surgical resident & Pure Barre instructor Marianna Frazee writes beautifully about what dance and transplant surgery have in common — precision, micro-adjustments, endurance under pressure, & the quiet strength that only reveals itself when everythings on the line.
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Dr. Christine Nembhard's new piece on The Academic Surgeon addresses what surgical training often leaves out: how to process the emotional aftermath of adverse outcomes, build resilience, & create cultures where asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
www.aasurg.org/navigating-t...
Congrats to our incoming 2026–2027 leadership team:
President: Vikas Dudeja, MBBS
President-Elect: Christina Roland, MD, MS
Secretary: Krista Haines, DO
Treasurer: Ashley Holder, MD
Recorder: Lesly Dossett, MD, MPH.
We are grateful for their commitment to empowering academic surgeons everywhere!
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"I wish I joined during my first year of college." — LEAN Scholar Omari Whitlow on the AAS Leadership, Engagement, Academia, Networking (LEAN) program.
Learn more on The Academic Surgeon: 🔗 www.aasurg.org/aas-lean-pro...
The 21st Annual Academic Surgical Congress brought together 1,918 attendees, 1,593 abstracts, & a community united by one mission: advancing academic surgery.
ASC 2026 was everything this field represents — innovative, collaborative, & inspiring. Thank you to everyone who made it one for the books!
Prior authorization is one of the most difficult healthcare processes to study and one of the hardest to navigate.
In this new post, Kristy Broman, MD, MPH, examines the data, the gaps, and the path forward.
Read the full article: www.aasurg.org/prior-author...
🎓 The transition from trainee to faculty doesn’t end the learning, it transforms it.
In this thoughtful reflection, Dr. Eleanor Fallon explores what it means to step into an attending role while continuing to grow as a learner, leader, and educator.
Read more: www.aasurg.org/from-trainee...
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 🌶️
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🌶️🔥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/
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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!
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