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Prehospital Blood May Save Lives
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In the latest issue of the Bulletin, learn why the move to a whole-blood resuscitation remains an open question for some, and potential strategies for overcoming these concerns.
[Read More](/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2025/march-2025-volume-110-issue-3/improving-access-to-prehospital-blood-may-save-10-000-lives-a-year/)
Explore the ACS
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[For Patients
How Nutrition Can Support Your Surgery
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Healthy nutrition and eating habits before and after surgery can lead to a swift recovery and improve overall outcomes.](https://www.facs.org/for-patients/preparing-for-surgery/how-nutrition-can-support-your-surgery/)
[Events
Leadership and Advocacy Summit
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Registration is now open for the 2025 Leadership Summit, April 5–8 in Washington, DC.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/leadership-and-advocacy-summit/)
[Courses
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Course
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The online AI and Machine Learning Course highlights the principles and applications to support decision-making and enhance surgical care.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-transforming-surgical-practice-and-education/)
Latest News
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Bulletin
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Who’s on Call? Emergency Cross-Cover of Surgical Specialties Is Growing
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](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2025/march-2025-volume-110-issue-3/who-s-on-call-emergency-cross-cover-of-surgical-specialties-is-growing/)March 5, 2025
General surgery is at a crossroads when managing emergency care and complications—is an increasing focus on specialization the solution?
[Read More](/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/bulletin/2025/march-2025-volume-110-issue-3/who-s-on-call-emergency-cross-cover-of-surgical-specialties-is-growing/) [News & Publications](/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/)
[ACS Brief
ACS Offers New Cancer Accreditation Program for Rural Hospitals
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March 18, 2025
Register for March 24 webinar to learn about the new program.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/march-18-2025-issue/acs-offers-new-cancer-accreditation-program-for-rural-hospitals/)
[ACS Brief
Opt In to Automatic CME Credit Reporting to ABS
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March 4, 2025
Read more about how to qualify and sign up for automatic transmission of CME data.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/march-4-2025-issue/opt-in-to-automatic-cme-credit-reporting-to-abs/)
[JACS
The Operative Word
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Hear a discussion about the Artificial Intelligence-Based POTTER Calculator in emergency general surgery patients undergoing laparotomy.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/podcasts/operative-word/)
[JACS
Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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The Journal of the American College of Surgeons is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal. Read the latest issue today!](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/journals/jacs/)
Events & Courses
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[In-person Event
Quality and Safety Conference
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The 2025 ACS Quality and Safety Conference will be held Thursday, July 17–Sunday, July 20 in San Diego, CA at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/quality-and-safety-conference/)
[Education Events
Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation
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Registration is open for the Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation meeting, March 22–23, 2025.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/surgeons-and-engineers/)
[Accredited Education Institutes
ACS Surgical Simulation Summit
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Register today for the ACS Surgical Simulation Summit, March 20-21, 2025.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/surgical-simulation-summit/)
[ACS Brief
Colorectal Surgery Will Be Showcased in March 25 CME Webinar
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Attendees will gain familiarity with various surgical operations and conditions, explore advanced procedures, and engage moderators and speakers.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/march-18-2025-issue/colorectal-surgery-will-be-showcased-in-march-25-cme-webinar/)
[ACS Brief
Navigate Growing Impact of Natural Disasters in OR with Free Webinar
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Panelists will discuss the effect of natural disasters on patterns of acute surgical presentations and the role of the surgeon in disaster response.](https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/acs-brief/march-18-2025-issue/navigate-growing-impact-of-natural-disasters-in-or-with-free-webinar/)
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