What’s new at AAS?

Fall Courses

Save the Date!
23rd Annual Fundamentals of Surgical Research Course and the 8th Annual Career Development Course. Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29, 2012
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Announcing the newly published AAS book: SUCCESS IN ACADEMIC SURGERY: PART I Chen, Herbert; Kao, Lillian S. (Eds.) ORDER NOW

"Redefining Surgery" is now available both on DVD and as online streaming video. Sponsored by the AAS, the American College of Surgeons, the Society of University Surgeons, and the Association of Program Directors in Surgery, this video is a contemporary documentary of surgery as a rewarding career – with cutting–edge technological advances, clinical and basic/translational research opportunities, a commitment to education and mentoring, and a priority on diversity and work-life balance. For more information, click here »

ANNOUNCEMENTS

News from the ACS
Please click here for information on the International ACS NSQIP Scholarships 2012
Please click here for information on the International Scholarships for Surgical Education

Outpatient Surgery
The publisher of "Outpatient Surgery", a guide to the outpatient clinic and decision making for general surgery, is offering a 20% discount for all AAS members.  Please click here to download the postcard.

News from the AAMC
CAS Member Society Representatives and Executive Directors:
Each year, the Association of American Medical Colleges offers a one-day orientation at the AAMC headquarters in Washington, D.C. The session provides an overview of the AAMC organization, structure, and its programs, as well as an opportunity to network with academic medicine colleagues working in various facets of our community. Attendance is appropriate both for individuals who are new to their positions in academic medicine or who have new responsibilities requiring a better understanding of the AAMC. Attendance is limited to individuals from AAMC member institutions and peer organizations. Society staff members who interact with AAMC are welcome. Two sessions have been planned for 2012: Monday, June 4, 2012, and Friday, September 21, 2012.  Please see attached flyer for more information and to register.  There is no registration fee to attend.
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