JACS is seeking applications for Statistical Advisors. We're recruiting a small group of experts in biostatistics, epidemiology, quantitative methods, and clinical research methodology to support high-quality peer review of surgical research. Learn more and apply at: facs.org/for-medical-...

"Because the literature is only as representative as the people reviewing it, when more of us are at the table, more of the right questions get asked." 🎉Congratulations to the JACS reviewer of the month, Cherisse Berry, MD, FACS from @rutgershealth.org

Episode 45 of #TheOperativeWord, featuring host @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and authors Serena Lofftus, MD and James Wu, MD, FACS from UCLA Health is live. 🎧Listen today at: theoperativeword.podbean.com

Using more than 1.15 million NSQIP-P cases, investigators developed a machine learning model capable of individualized SSI risk prediction before surgery, opening the door to targeted prevention strategies. ➡️Read more at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/a...

Dr Lillian Erdahl speaks with JACS authors Pringl Miller, and Christine Heisler to discuss new survey findings from their study. 🎧https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e44-whether-and-how-surgeons-took-action-against-workplace-microaggression-survey-of-american-college-of-surgeons-members/

In honor of #Pride month, JACS is highlighting 3 recently published articles on LGBTQ+ health and research. Find these articles at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

📝Looking for guidance on how to transform your abstract into a full manuscript submission? This webinar, in collaboration with the Scientific Forum Committee, explores manuscript structure, the journal submission and peer review process, and more. ▶️Stream today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnY_...

The June issue of JACS is live, featuring articles from the New England Surgical Society. Read today at: hw_7https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/pages/default.aspx

🩸May is Stop the Bleed month. Read, "Could We Have Stopped the Bleed? An Examination of 5,765 Homicide Autopsies Across 13 Years" by Dr. Sakran, @josephsakran.bsky.social , and colleagues only in JACS. 📑: journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

Could We Have Stopped the Bleed? An Examination of 5,765... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons

s. STUDY DESIGN: The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s office investigates all homicides statewide. We analyzed autopsies for all gunshot wound and stab wound homicide victims from 2005 to 2017. Ho...

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🔎Should medical school leadership investigate the value of an academy of medical educators in their organization? Dr. Eric R Carlson, DMD, EdM, FACS, explores this and more in a JACS special article. 📑: journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...

Academies of Medical Educators in Medical Schools: A... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons

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Tune in to the latest episode of @npr.org's All Things Considered, as Timothy Pawlik, MD, PhD, MPH, MTS, MBA, FACS, discusses his recent JACS article, "Association of Perioperative Steps and Heart Rate Variability from Wearable Devices with Surgical Outcomes." 🎧 : www.npr.org/2026/05/06/n...

Your 'step count' can predict how well you recover from surgery

A new study finds an extra 1,000 steps per day is linked to a decreased risk of complications after surgery. The study suggests tracking steps is one way to monitor recovery and can be empowering.

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May is #MentalHealthAwareness month. According to a recent Bulletin article, studies have shown nearly 50% of surgeons experience anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges at some point in their career, emphasizing the importance of recognizing mental health and wellbeing.

Don't miss the latest episode of the Operative Word, featuring host @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social 🎧 ➡️https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e43-development-validation-and-comparison-of-machine-learning-models-for-predicting-pediatric-surgical-site-infection-using-the-nsqip-p-database/

📣 Don't miss the latest Behind the Knife episode, featuring Editor-in-Chief @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and Douglas E Wood, MD, FRCSEd, FACS as they discuss their recent JACS publication and the new ACS Workplace Standards Framework. 🎧: app.behindtheknife.org/podcast/sust...

The May issue of JACS is here. 🎉 Find all articles at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

🎉JACS welcomes Ivy N Haskins, MD, FACS, and Douglas Tyler, MD, MSHCT, FACS as CME Editor and CME Advisor. Their expertise will help shape high-quality, clinically relevant educational content

📢Hear from Editor-in-Chief, @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social, on the highlighted cover articles for the April issue of JACS. 📑 Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

The April issue of JACS is here. Read all articles at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

A #MatchDay2026 message from Editor-in-Chief @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social 🥳 . Congratulations to all!

Listen to the latest episode of The Operative Word podcast, featuring @lillianerdahlmd.bsky.social and Jessica Liu, MD, MS, MPH. 🎧:https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e41-identifying-diagnostic-gaps-and-mitigation-strategies-for-older-adult-emergency-general-surgery-patients-a-scoping-review/

JACS wishes everyone a very happy Match Day! #Match2026

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with more than 150,000 new cases diagnosed annually.

Hear from JACS Digital Media Editor, @lillianerdahlmd.bsky.social on the highlighted cover articles for the March issue of JACS. Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

Read the March issue of JACS today! 🔵Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma 🔵Mind over Matter: Mental Scars and Outcomes after Firearm Injury 🔵Expanding Criteria for Same-Day Discharge after Mastectomy Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

Episode 40 of #TheOperativeWord podcast is live!🎉 Hosts @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and Lillian Erdahl MD, FACS discuss their top 3 JACS articles published in 2025. 🎧:https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e40-from-surgeon-well-being-to-artificial-intelligence-2025-highlights/

The JACS January issue is here🎉 🔹Objective Coagulation Assays for Predicting Thrombosis in Peripheral Artery Disease 🔹Video-Based Assessment and Prediction of Surgical Outcomes in Sleeve Gastrectomy 🔹and more! Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

📢 JACS invites applications for the position of CME Editor. This individual will work closely with the JACS Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Office to oversee, develop, and curate the monthly Continuing Medical Education (CME) quizzes derived from selected JACS articles. www.facs.org/for-medical-...

These JACS articles are trending! 🚨📣📈 You can read these #HotJACS studies and more at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...

🎙️10 Episodes 👥16 Guests 🎧261K Minutes listened ⬇️10.5K Downloads ✅438 Listeners claimed podcast CME credit 🤝 2 Amazing hosts @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and Lillian Erdahl MD, FACS Cheers to another year of the #OperativeWord podcast🎉

Hear from Editor-in-Chief @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social on the cover articles for the December issue of JACS 🧠 💭 Read the full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...