| News from the American College of Surgeons For Release: February 25, 2008, 9:00 am (CT) |
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SELECTED READINGS IN GENERAL SURGERY
MOVES TO THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
CHICAGO: The American College of Surgeons (ACS) announced today that the medical journal Selected Readings in General Surgery has joined its lineup of continuing medical education (CME) offerings.
For more than 30 years, Selected Readings in General Surgery had been published at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. It is now produced by the College’s Division of Education, headquartered in Chicago, IL. “It is both a great honor and exciting challenge to lead the transformation of Selected Readings. The journal has a long-standing reputation as an invaluable resource for practicing and resident surgeons. It is my goal to sustain its quality of information and make accessibility improvements by offering enhanced Web capabilities,” editor-in-chief Lewis Flint, MD, FACS, said.
"We are enthusiastic about adding Selected Readings in General Surgery to our lineup of CME vehicles," Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, Executive Director of the American College of Surgeons, said. "It is a valuable tool to help our members stay up to date in the field, and assist them with maintenance of certification. We welcome the full range of expertise that Dr. Flint and his editorial staff bring with them to the College for this endeavor. Selected Readings--along with our Evidence-Based Reviews in Surgery and our Surgical Index--enables us to further enhance our strong efforts to help busy practicing surgeons and residents stay abreast of current developments in surgery," he explained.
This month’s issue, covering the spleen, features an overview as well as articles selected by Dr. Flint. In commenting on future plans regarding Selected Readings, Dr. Flint said that subscribers can look forward to new changes in upcoming issues including an editorial review board comprised of leading surgeons, improved CME test questions, and a more user-friendly online experience. Topics addressing core competencies, evidence-based surgery, and out-comes will also be added to the publication. Additionally, there are plans underway to increase readership through marketing and promotional initiatives.
"We are delighted to include Selected Readings in General Surgery to the repertoire of offerings of the American College of Surgeons, which are especially designed to meet the current and future educational needs of practicing surgeons and surgical residents. This exceptional resource should help individuals deliver state of the art evidence-based surgical care and support efforts directed at maintaining certification in surgery,” Ajit Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, director of the College’s Division of Education, said.
Selected Readings in General Surgery is published 11 times per year, offering a comprehensive surgical education for surgeons and residency programs worldwide. The journal provides a thorough review of topics in the field of general surgery in a three-year cycle by reviewing over 150 articles. Each issue includes 10 to 15 complete article reprints, overview, bibliography, and a self-assessment quiz.
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 72,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.
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Online February 25, 2008