246 attendees ✅
41 states represented ✅
218 meetings ✅
We had another great #HillDay at #ACSLAS25! In this recap, read about the key takeaways from this year's Advocacy Summit, including the important issues discussed during Congressional visits.
In the latest #HouseOfSurgery episode, Dr. Michael Sutherland talks with Drs. Kimberly Lumpkins and Joshua Mammen about lessons learned from #ACSLAS25, including popular sessions on knowing your worth as a surgical leader and how to lead at every level.
🎙️: buff.ly/cF66h6v
The Leadership Summit at #ACSLAS25 focused on developing surgical leadership skills, with sessions focused on the value of transformative change, united surgical disciplines, knowing your worth as a surgeon, and more.
Read about the key takeaways ⤵️
We had such a great time at this year's Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC! Thank you to the approximately 500 surgeons from across the US who joined us to help shape the future of surgery and surgical patient care.
Check out the highlights from #ACSLAS25 👇🎥
At #ACSLAS25, surgeons met with elected officials to help them understand issues affecting surgical practice and patients.
📝 ACS Executive Director & CEO Dr. Turner describes three of this year's main advocacy priorities and how you can help us achieve our goals.
🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/PgeA0xk
It is still SO worth participating in 🇺🇸! Went to Washington for @facs.org #AdvocacySummit #ACSLAS25 … met my @repauchincloss.bsky.social & so many more that work to make us & 🌎 better. 🙏 🙌 to all sung & unsung!
Closing out @facs.org #ACSLAS25 by advocating for #HealthcareAccess, #CancerResearch, and #Trauma programs alongside team #California —inspired and ready for more!!
We’re incredibly proud of these brilliant individuals! #ACSLAS25
Go Kansas! #ACSLAS25
How does the CT chapter get ready for Capitol Hill? By visiting the Declaration of Independence!
@facs.org @yfa-acs.bsky.social #ACSLAS25 #LAS25
2 MDs walk into a room …. I got native Minnesotan Dr Maaneb de Macedo resident to meet Dr Kelly Morrison #OBGYN doctor & 🇺🇸 Rep! 🙏 👏 🙌 @facs.org #ACSLAS25
Representatives from the CT chapter of the #AmericanCollegeofSurgeons discussing advocacy before our trip to Capitol Hill tomorrow!
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We’re stoked and excited to advocate! Who will win the digital👩⚖️👨⚖️🏆?! - trainees, we need your help! Be sure to tag us in your Hill photos #ACSLAS25!
Always fun to catch up with @ras-acs.bsky.social!! Truly grateful to @facs.org for the travel award to attend #ACSLAS25
Welcome to the House of Surgery.
No matter your specialty, every surgical resident has a place in @ras-acs.bsky.social @facs.org #ACSLAS25
The benefits are countless—explore them here:
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Kicking off @facs.org #ACSLAS25 with powerful words from Dean Elster on what it truly means to “Lead Change.”
A reminder that leadership in surgery goes beyond the OR — it’s about vision, courage, and the commitment to shape a better future for our patients, teams, and profession.
“When it comes to change, humans are wired to resist. Purposeful change requires a problem to solve, the right timing, an unassailable solution, buy in, and persistence.”
🎙️: Dr. Eric Elster | #ACSLAS25
Anddd we’re off to a great start at @facs.org #ACSLAS25! “Leaders are made, not born.” Dr. Kaitlin Ritter is discussing leadership qualities such as consistency, accountability, responsiveness, & enjoyment.
Don’t miss this session - Young Leaders in ACS: How to Get Involved!
The cherry blossoms are out in DC, and we are blossoming with excitement for #ACSLAS25! 🌸
We're looking forward to seeing everyone later this week, and we hope you'll join us on Capitol Hill next Tuesday, 4/8, to advocate for patients and help shape healthcare policy. 🏛️
Check out Dr. Maa's article detailing current legislation surrounding e-bike-related injuries.
And don't forget to join us at #ACSLAS25 in two weeks, where we will speak to members of Congress and learn how to advocate at the local and national levels.
Tomorrow, March 13, is the deadline to capitalize on our special housing rate for the ACS Leadership and Advocacy Summit.
Book your room today and we'll see you next month for #ACSLAS25! 🏛️
Don't forget to register for the 2025 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit this April in Washington, DC!
Learn more about what to expect at #ACSLAS25, including leadership workshops, advocacy training, and in-person visits to Congressional offices.
Attending the 2025 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit? Kick off #ACSLAS25 with an educational workshop on Saturday, April 5.
This year's workshops will explore building trust, communications, and lifelong surgical competency.
View the details ⤵️
📢 Aspiring surgical chairs: The Society of Surgical Chairs (SSC) and the ACS Women in Surgery Committee are hosting a half-day leadership seminar, "So You Want to be a Chair," prior to #ACSLAS25 in DC.
🗓️ The deadline to apply is Friday, February 14!
Participate in the ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit and you will:
✅ Learn advanced leadership strategies
✅ Strengthen team dynamics
✅ Collaborate with surgical leaders
✅ Meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill
🔗 Register for #ACSLAS25 today: https://buff.ly/3PCSURc
Registration is open for the 2025 Leadership & Advocacy Summit! Join us to strengthen your leadership capabilities, advance healthcare policy, and influence the future of surgery. #ACSLAS25
🗓️: April 5–8
📍: Washington, DC
🔗 Learn more and register now: https://buff.ly/4adI0e5
We are offering a limited number of scholarships to US-based ACS Resident members who are interested in attending the 2025 Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC.
🗓️: Apply by Friday, January 17! #ACSLAS25
