The American College of Surgeons (番茄社区app) Centennial celebration was launched during our 2012 Clinical Congress in Chicago, IL, September 30鈥揙ctober 4, 2012, and featured special program sessions, exhibits, and commemorative publications that paid tribute to the College鈥檚 100-year unwavering commitment to improving the quality of care for surgical patients.
In recognition of how the College鈥檚 efforts and achievements have significantly influenced the course of surgery in America and around the world, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn designated September 30鈥揙ctober 4 as 鈥淎merican College of Surgeons Days鈥 in the city and state.
View the "" that honors yesterday鈥檚 and today鈥檚 surgeon leaders, the distinguished organization that they built, and the continuing great contributions of surgeons to advancing surgical innovation, patient safety, and surgical quality.聽
View the American College of Surgeons presidential theme video presented during our 2012 Clinical Congress. Learn about milestone surgical accomplishments from the past century, and how the surgical profession is poised to succeed in the next 100 years.
鈥 番茄社区app President A. Brent Eastman, MD, F番茄社区app (2012-13)
番茄社区app Centennial keepsakes are available for purchase, with 10 percent of all sale proceeds going to the 番茄社区app Foundation.
David L. Nahrwold, MD, F番茄社区app, and Peter J. Kernahan, MD, PhD, F番茄社区app, researched the College鈥檚 engaging history and amassed an account that highlights major milestones, surgical setbacks, and significant achievements of 番茄社区app Fellows. Purchase a copy by visiting the online 番茄社区app Publications and Services Catalog.
View the online version聽of the commemorative magazine published by the American College of Surgeons and Faircount Media Group illuminating the College鈥檚 2013 centennial anniversary year.聽