Important Message from NC ACS President, Dr. Perry Shen
Important Message from NC ACS President, Dr. Perry Shen To Members of the NC Chapter of the American College of Surgeons: Below is a message from Stephen Fann, MD, FACS current President – SC Chapter of the ACS, who was the host of this year’s annual meeting: ...
Call for Nominations NC-ACS Board of Directors
Call for Nominations NC-ACS Board of Directors The North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons is seeking nominations for six open positions on the Board of Directors: one for a Secretary/Treasurer-Elect representative (must have prior Board service)...
NC-ACS eNews April 2020
NC-ACS eNews April 2020 Inside this issue: Message from NC-ACS President Check out the uplifting and informative message from our very own J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS, MCCM, American College of Surgeons President-Elect COVID-19 Update New Scoring System Empowers...
Annual Resident Research, Trauma, and Cancer Paper Competition
2020 SC/NC Chapters of the American College of Surgeons Joint Annual MeetingJuly 10-13, 2020Marriott Resort (Grande Dunes) Myrtle Beach, SC All abstract submissions must be done online. All residents enrolled in general surgery or surgical specialty residency training...
Update from NC-ACS President
Update from NC-ACS President Dear NC-ACS Chapter Members, I hope this message finds you well during these most difficult times. I am writing to give you an update on the 2020 NC/SC ACS Chapters Joint Annual Meeting scheduled for July 10-12, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC....
Important Message from NC ACS President
Important Message from NC ACS President Dear Colleagues, The COVID19 crisis has affected every aspect of our lives and we are all trying to make the best decisions to safeguard our patients, coworkers, staff, and families/friends. Because of this, we will...
CANCELLED – NC-ACS & NC-COT Advocacy Day
CANCELLED - NC-ACS & NC-COT Advocacy DayThe leadership of North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NC-ACS) have decided to cancel the NC-ACS & NC-COT Advocacy Day scheduled for May 6, 2020. On a personal note, your Synergistic Management...
Date Change – NC-ACS Advocacy Day
NC-ACS and NC-COT Advocacy Day May 6, 2020 is the NEW DATE for the NC-ACS and NC-COT Advocacy Day. Mark your calendars and register NOW to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with your local legislators and be heard on the issues that most affect your practice...
NC-ACS January 2020 eNews
NC-ACS January 2020 eNews Inside this issue: Winston-Salem Trauma Surgeon Dr. J. Wayne Meredith is New President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons Dr. Nakayama Elected New ACS Treasurer Sign Up Now for 2020 Advocacy Day Call for Abstracts Now Open—Submit by...
Action Alert from ACS – Oppose Congressional Surprise Billing Proposal
Action Alert from ACS - Oppose Congressional Surprise Billing Proposal The ACS needs your help. Earlier this week congressional leaders released an unworkable solution to stop surprise medical bills that contradicts the solutions ACS outlined last week and utilizes...
Winston-Salem trauma surgeon Dr. J. Wayne Meredith is new President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons
Winston-Salem trauma surgeon Dr. J. Wayne Meredith is new President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS, MCCM, the Richard T. Myers Professor and Chairman, department of surgery, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, has...
NC-ACS October 2019 eNews
NC-ACS October 2019 eNewsInside this issue: Message From the President NC/SC ACS Joint 2019 Annual Meeting Highlights Dr. Walsh Awarded Outstanding Mentor of the Year Award Ruchi Amin, MD to Receive Award for Professionalism In General Surgery Sign Up Now for 2020...
Save the Date!
Save the Date! Save the Date!Wednesday, April 22, 2020 It’s the 2020 Advocacy DayNC State Legislative Building, Raleigh, NCSave the date, make your plans, and invite your colleagues to be a part of the 2020 NC-ACS and NC-COT Advocacy Day.More details and registration...
Preparing for a Natural Disaster in the Eye of Uncertainty
Preparing for a Natural Disaster in the Eye of Uncertainty With Hurricane Season Underway, Hospital Shares Its Lessons Learned
Surgical Jeopardy NC/SC ACS 2019 Joint Meeting
Surgical Jeopardy NC/SC ACS 2019 Joint Meeting Dear Department Chairs and Program Directors, I would like to take a moment to encourage your participation at the NC/SC ACS 2019 Joint Chapter Annual Meeting, July 19-21, in Pinehurst, NC. In addition to your...
NC-ACS April 2019 eNews
NC-ACS April 2019 eNews ACSPA-SurgeonsPAC Supports NC-ACS MemberRegister Today! NC/SC – ACS Joint Annual Meeting 2019Today is the Last Day to Register for NC-ACS and NC-COT Advocacy DayACS Quality and Safety ConferenceAmerican College of Surgeons Leadership and...
Prepaid Health Plan Contracts Selected for NC Medicaid Managed Care
Prepaid Health Plan Contracts Selected for NC Medicaid Managed Care The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the selection of Prepaid Health Plans (PHP) that will participate in Medicaid managed care when the program launches in...
NC-ACS January 2019 eNews
NC-ACS January 2019 eNews MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! NC/SC – ACS Joint Annual Meeting 2019Southeastern Surgical Congress to be Held in CharlotteKathryn Schlosser, MD Wins British Hernia Society Award ACS 2019 Leadership & Advocacy SummitParticipate in ACS Survey on...
North Carolina Chapter E-News – October 2018
Hurricane Florence, NC Surgeons and Residents Answer the CallDr. Anthony Charles to Lead Global Surgery at UNCCongratulations to North Carolina’s 2018 American College of Surgeons Initiate ClassACS 2018 Clinical CongressSupport Operation Sock Drop at #ACSCC182019...
Post Hurricane Florence Resource Links
Post Hurricane Florence Resource Links Dear NC-ACS Members, The North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (NC-ACS) has assembled some websites and information to assist you in the aftermath of the epic storm, Hurricane Florence. If you have insurance,...
North Carolina Chapter E-News – August 2018
In this Issue: Dr. Fredrick L. Greene Named Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC) 2018 Distinguished Service Award Winner NC-ACS and NC-COT Took Stop the Bleed to Raleigh NC-ACS Past President Dr. Anthony Charles Honored Winners of NC-ACS Resident Paper Competitions...
ACS Research Grant Opportunities
ACS Research Grant Opportunities The American College of Surgeons announces the following research awards for U.S. and Canadian members: George H.A. Clowes, Jr., MD, FACS Memorial Research Career Development Award Five-year scholarship providing $45,000 per year in...
A Message from President Anthony Charles
A Message from President Anthony Charles As we approach summer and the 2018 NC-ACS / SC-ACS Joint Annual Meeting, I want to provide a progress report of the activities of the NC Chapter. We have been very busy since we acquired the services of our new management...
Registration Open for NC/SC ACS Joint Annual Meeting
Annual Joint Meeting of the North Carolina & South Carolina Chapters of the American College of Surgeons Registration is now open for the upcoming Annual Joint Meeting of the North Carolina & South Carolina Chapters of the American College of...
Register for NC-ACS & NC COT Advocacy Day 2018
Register for NC-ACS & NC COT Advocacy Day 2018 WHAT: North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons & North Carolina Committee on Trauma Advocacy Day WHEN: May 23, 2018 WHERE: Halifax Mall, Raleigh, NC 300 N Salisbury St (btwn Lane St and Peace St)...