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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is pleased to announce that the 5th Annual Advocacy and Health Policy Abstract Competition for surgical trainees will be held at the 2027 Leadership & Advocacy Summit, which will take place from April 10-13, 2027. The goal of...

Mark your calendars now for the 2027 Ohio Chapter of the ACS Annual Meeting. The 2027 OH-ACS Annual Meeting will be held May 7 – 8, 2027, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. The planning committee is already hard at work assembling another agenda full of engaging...

Inside this Issue: RSVP Now for the Ohio Chapter Breakfast at Clinical Congress Congratulations to the New ACS Initiates in Ohio Clinical Congress 2026: Registration and Room Block Open 2026 SurgeonsPAC State Challenge ACS TQIP Annual Conference Ohio Chapter...

Attendees enjoy the 2025 Ohio Chapter breakfast at Clinical Congress.As in years past, the Ohio Chapter of the ACS will host a breakfast for Chapter Members during the 2026 Clinical Congress in Washington, D.C. The breakfast will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026,...

Inside this Issue: OH-ACS Annual Meeting Highlights Congratulations to the Resident Award Winners! 2026 OH-ACS Oral Abstract Competition 2026 Quick Shots Abstract Competition Advocacy in Action Call for Abstracts Ohio Chapter Initiative Fund Clinical Congress 2026:...

We are excited to offer again this high-energy, interactive competition event, which has become one of the most popular sessions at Clinical Congress. It offers a fun and spirited opportunity to showcase surgical knowledge and teamwork on a national stage. Both...

Tuesday, June 21:00–5:15 pmCleveland, OH Register today for Advanced Upper and Lower GI Endoscopy, a hybrid course with recorded didactic lectures and a hands-on skills lab for surgeons who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in diagnostic and therapeutic...

The Ohio COT is now accepting abstracts for the annual Trauma Paper Competition. Abstract deadline: August 7, 2026 Competition: OH COT Resident Paper Competition (via Zoom) September 4, 2026 Where to send abstracts: Email them directly to Dr. Matthew Moorman...

The 2026 Ohio Chapter of the ACS Annual Meeting will be held May 8-9 at the Westin in Cincinnati. Attend to earn up to 18.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits of CME Credit. The planning committee has planned an exciting agenda with a wide range of speakers and topics. View...

Thanks to the generosity of the members of the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, we are pleased to offer two (2) $1,500.00 scholarships for one rural surgeon and one early career surgeon to attend the 2026 ACS Clinical Congress. Applicants must submit...