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The American College of Surgeons (ACS) presented the 2018 Jacobson Innovation Award to surgical oncologist Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, at a dinner held in his honor in Chicago, IL, on June 8. Dr. Rosenberg is chief of the surgery branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, MD; and a professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, and at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC.

The prestigious Jacobson Innovation Award honors living surgeons who have been innovators of a new development or technique in any field of surgery and is made possible through a gift from Julius H. Jacobson II, MD, FACS, and his wife Joan. Dr. Jacobson is a general vascular surgeon known for his pioneering work in the development of microsurgery.

Dr. Rosenberg was honored with this international surgical award for his pioneering role in the development of immunotherapy and gene therapy. When Dr. Rosenberg began his work in immunotherapy in the late 1970s, little was known about T lymphocyte function in cancer, and there was no convincing evidence that any immune reaction existed in patients against their cancers. Despite this dearth of knowledge, Dr. Rosenberg developed the first effective immunotherapies for selected patients with advanced cancer and was the first to successfully insert foreign genes into humans. His studies of cell transfer immunotherapy resulted in durable complete remissions in patients with metastatic melanoma. Additionally, his studies of the adoptive transfer of genetically modified lymphocytes resulted in the regression of metastatic cancer in patients with melanoma, sarcomas, and lymphomas.

In his current role at the NCI, Dr. Rosenberg oversees the surgery branch’s extensive clinical program, which is aimed at translating scientific advances into effective immunotherapies for cancer patients. Dr. Rosenberg’s current research is focused on defining the host immune response of patients to their cancers. These studies emphasize the ability of human lymphocytes to recognize unique cancer antigens and the identification of anti-tumor T cell receptors that can be exploited to develop new cell transfer immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer patients. Dr. Rosenberg is currently an investigator in 14 clinical trials being conducted through the NCI’s Center for Cancer Research.

Dr. Rosenberg has received numerous awards throughout his distinguished career. In 1981, he received a Meritorious Service Medal from the U.S. Public Health Service for pioneering work in the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas and osteogenic sarcoma. He received that honor again in 1986 for his excellence and leadership in research and clinical investigation relating to the cellular biology and immunology of cancer treatment. Dr. Rosenberg also twice received the Armand Hammer Cancer Prize, in 1985 and 1988, for his cancer research accomplishments. In 1991, he received the highest honor given by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Karnofsky Prize. He was awarded the Flance-Karl Award, the highest honor given by the American Surgical Association, in 2002. In 2005, he received the Richard V. Smalley, MD, Memorial Award, which is the highest honor given by the International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer. Most recently, he was named the recipient of the Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society in 2015.

Dr. Rosenberg is currently a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and has served on its board of directors. He also is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, the Society of University Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, the American Association for Cancer Research, and the American Association of Immunologists, among others. He has authored more than 1,100 articles in scientific literature covering various aspects of cancer research, as well as eight books. He was the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Immunotherapy from 1990 to 1995, and again from 2000 to the present.

For a list of previous Jacobson Innovation Award winners, visit the ACS website at facs.org/about-acs/ governance/acs-committees/honorscommittee/jacobson-list.

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) presented the 2018 Jacobson Innovation Award to surgical oncologist Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, at a dinner held in his honor in Chicago, IL, on June 8. Dr. Rosenberg is chief of the surgery branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, MD; and a professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, and at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC.

The prestigious Jacobson Innovation Award honors living surgeons who have been innovators of a new development or technique in any field of surgery and is made possible through a gift from Julius H. Jacobson II, MD, FACS, and his wife Joan. Dr. Jacobson is a general vascular surgeon known for his pioneering work in the development of microsurgery.

Dr. Rosenberg was honored with this international surgical award for his pioneering role in the development of immunotherapy and gene therapy. When Dr. Rosenberg began his work in immunotherapy in the late 1970s, little was known about T lymphocyte function in cancer, and there was no convincing evidence that any immune reaction existed in patients against their cancers. Despite this dearth of knowledge, Dr. Rosenberg developed the first effective immunotherapies for selected patients with advanced cancer and was the first to successfully insert foreign genes into humans. His studies of cell transfer immunotherapy resulted in durable complete remissions in patients with metastatic melanoma. Additionally, his studies of the adoptive transfer of genetically modified lymphocytes resulted in the regression of metastatic cancer in patients with melanoma, sarcomas, and lymphomas.

In his current role at the NCI, Dr. Rosenberg oversees the surgery branch’s extensive clinical program, which is aimed at translating scientific advances into effective immunotherapies for cancer patients. Dr. Rosenberg’s current research is focused on defining the host immune response of patients to their cancers. These studies emphasize the ability of human lymphocytes to recognize unique cancer antigens and the identification of anti-tumor T cell receptors that can be exploited to develop new cell transfer immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer patients. Dr. Rosenberg is currently an investigator in 14 clinical trials being conducted through the NCI’s Center for Cancer Research.

Dr. Rosenberg has received numerous awards throughout his distinguished career. In 1981, he received a Meritorious Service Medal from the U.S. Public Health Service for pioneering work in the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas and osteogenic sarcoma. He received that honor again in 1986 for his excellence and leadership in research and clinical investigation relating to the cellular biology and immunology of cancer treatment. Dr. Rosenberg also twice received the Armand Hammer Cancer Prize, in 1985 and 1988, for his cancer research accomplishments. In 1991, he received the highest honor given by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Karnofsky Prize. He was awarded the Flance-Karl Award, the highest honor given by the American Surgical Association, in 2002. In 2005, he received the Richard V. Smalley, MD, Memorial Award, which is the highest honor given by the International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer. Most recently, he was named the recipient of the Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society in 2015.

Dr. Rosenberg is currently a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and has served on its board of directors. He also is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, the Society of University Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, the American Association for Cancer Research, and the American Association of Immunologists, among others. He has authored more than 1,100 articles in scientific literature covering various aspects of cancer research, as well as eight books. He was the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Immunotherapy from 1990 to 1995, and again from 2000 to the present.

For a list of previous Jacobson Innovation Award winners, visit the ACS website at facs.org/about-acs/ governance/acs-committees/honorscommittee/jacobson-list.

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) presented the 2018 Jacobson Innovation Award to surgical oncologist Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, at a dinner held in his honor in Chicago, IL, on June 8. Dr. Rosenberg is chief of the surgery branch at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, in Bethesda, MD; and a professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, and at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC.

The prestigious Jacobson Innovation Award honors living surgeons who have been innovators of a new development or technique in any field of surgery and is made possible through a gift from Julius H. Jacobson II, MD, FACS, and his wife Joan. Dr. Jacobson is a general vascular surgeon known for his pioneering work in the development of microsurgery.

Dr. Rosenberg was honored with this international surgical award for his pioneering role in the development of immunotherapy and gene therapy. When Dr. Rosenberg began his work in immunotherapy in the late 1970s, little was known about T lymphocyte function in cancer, and there was no convincing evidence that any immune reaction existed in patients against their cancers. Despite this dearth of knowledge, Dr. Rosenberg developed the first effective immunotherapies for selected patients with advanced cancer and was the first to successfully insert foreign genes into humans. His studies of cell transfer immunotherapy resulted in durable complete remissions in patients with metastatic melanoma. Additionally, his studies of the adoptive transfer of genetically modified lymphocytes resulted in the regression of metastatic cancer in patients with melanoma, sarcomas, and lymphomas.

In his current role at the NCI, Dr. Rosenberg oversees the surgery branch’s extensive clinical program, which is aimed at translating scientific advances into effective immunotherapies for cancer patients. Dr. Rosenberg’s current research is focused on defining the host immune response of patients to their cancers. These studies emphasize the ability of human lymphocytes to recognize unique cancer antigens and the identification of anti-tumor T cell receptors that can be exploited to develop new cell transfer immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer patients. Dr. Rosenberg is currently an investigator in 14 clinical trials being conducted through the NCI’s Center for Cancer Research.

Dr. Rosenberg has received numerous awards throughout his distinguished career. In 1981, he received a Meritorious Service Medal from the U.S. Public Health Service for pioneering work in the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas and osteogenic sarcoma. He received that honor again in 1986 for his excellence and leadership in research and clinical investigation relating to the cellular biology and immunology of cancer treatment. Dr. Rosenberg also twice received the Armand Hammer Cancer Prize, in 1985 and 1988, for his cancer research accomplishments. In 1991, he received the highest honor given by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Karnofsky Prize. He was awarded the Flance-Karl Award, the highest honor given by the American Surgical Association, in 2002. In 2005, he received the Richard V. Smalley, MD, Memorial Award, which is the highest honor given by the International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer. Most recently, he was named the recipient of the Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society in 2015.

Dr. Rosenberg is currently a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and has served on its board of directors. He also is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, the Society of University Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, the American Association for Cancer Research, and the American Association of Immunologists, among others. He has authored more than 1,100 articles in scientific literature covering various aspects of cancer research, as well as eight books. He was the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Immunotherapy from 1990 to 1995, and again from 2000 to the present.

For a list of previous Jacobson Innovation Award winners, visit the ACS website at facs.org/about-acs/ governance/acs-committees/honorscommittee/jacobson-list.

Attend the Annual American College of Surgeons Accredited Educational Institutes (ACS-AEI) Postgraduate Course, Novice to Expert: Let’s Get It Done, September 14–15 at the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center, Rochester, MN, to learn new techniques in simulation education that will meet the needs of all levels of learners, from novice to expert. Succinct presentations and hands-on activities at the simulation center will expose attendees to useful ideas, initiatives, and best practices that can be incorporated at their respective centers. The deadline to register for the course is August 31.

Sessions on Friday, September 14, will take place at the host hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester—Mayo Clinic Area, and will feature simulation presentations that address learners at the Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, and Expert levels. The day will end with a special cocktail reception and dinner at the historic Mayo Foundation House, where you will enjoy networking and making connections with fellow attendees for more relevant research and educational efforts. Saturday, September 15, will begin with a tour of the simulation center, followed by interactive activities that showcase Mayo’s strengths, including the Surgical X-Games, low-fidelity models, assessment, Maintenance of Certification for anesthesiology, and more. View the complete course agenda at facs.org/~/media/files/education/aei/pg_course_agenda_2018.ashx.

Registrants are offered a special booking rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester—Mayo Clinic Area. Reservations may be made by booking online at bit.ly/2mviB8Q or by calling 507-281-8000 and mentioning the American College of Surgeons September 2018 Meeting. Hotel reservations must be made by August 22 to qualify for the group rate.

Visit the postgraduate course web page at facs.org/education/accreditation/aei/pgcourse for more details and to register. Contact Cathy Sormalis at [email protected] with questions.
 

Attend the Annual American College of Surgeons Accredited Educational Institutes (ACS-AEI) Postgraduate Course, Novice to Expert: Let’s Get It Done, September 14–15 at the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center, Rochester, MN, to learn new techniques in simulation education that will meet the needs of all levels of learners, from novice to expert. Succinct presentations and hands-on activities at the simulation center will expose attendees to useful ideas, initiatives, and best practices that can be incorporated at their respective centers. The deadline to register for the course is August 31.

Sessions on Friday, September 14, will take place at the host hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester—Mayo Clinic Area, and will feature simulation presentations that address learners at the Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, and Expert levels. The day will end with a special cocktail reception and dinner at the historic Mayo Foundation House, where you will enjoy networking and making connections with fellow attendees for more relevant research and educational efforts. Saturday, September 15, will begin with a tour of the simulation center, followed by interactive activities that showcase Mayo’s strengths, including the Surgical X-Games, low-fidelity models, assessment, Maintenance of Certification for anesthesiology, and more. View the complete course agenda at facs.org/~/media/files/education/aei/pg_course_agenda_2018.ashx.

Registrants are offered a special booking rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester—Mayo Clinic Area. Reservations may be made by booking online at bit.ly/2mviB8Q or by calling 507-281-8000 and mentioning the American College of Surgeons September 2018 Meeting. Hotel reservations must be made by August 22 to qualify for the group rate.

Visit the postgraduate course web page at facs.org/education/accreditation/aei/pgcourse for more details and to register. Contact Cathy Sormalis at [email protected] with questions.
 

Attend the Annual American College of Surgeons Accredited Educational Institutes (ACS-AEI) Postgraduate Course, Novice to Expert: Let’s Get It Done, September 14–15 at the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center, Rochester, MN, to learn new techniques in simulation education that will meet the needs of all levels of learners, from novice to expert. Succinct presentations and hands-on activities at the simulation center will expose attendees to useful ideas, initiatives, and best practices that can be incorporated at their respective centers. The deadline to register for the course is August 31.

Sessions on Friday, September 14, will take place at the host hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester—Mayo Clinic Area, and will feature simulation presentations that address learners at the Novice, Advanced Beginner, Competent, Proficient, and Expert levels. The day will end with a special cocktail reception and dinner at the historic Mayo Foundation House, where you will enjoy networking and making connections with fellow attendees for more relevant research and educational efforts. Saturday, September 15, will begin with a tour of the simulation center, followed by interactive activities that showcase Mayo’s strengths, including the Surgical X-Games, low-fidelity models, assessment, Maintenance of Certification for anesthesiology, and more. View the complete course agenda at facs.org/~/media/files/education/aei/pg_course_agenda_2018.ashx.

Registrants are offered a special booking rate at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester—Mayo Clinic Area. Reservations may be made by booking online at bit.ly/2mviB8Q or by calling 507-281-8000 and mentioning the American College of Surgeons September 2018 Meeting. Hotel reservations must be made by August 22 to qualify for the group rate.

Visit the postgraduate course web page at facs.org/education/accreditation/aei/pgcourse for more details and to register. Contact Cathy Sormalis at [email protected] with questions.
 

The Surgical History Group (SHG) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has awarded the inaugural Archives fellowship to David E. Clark, MD, FACS, of Portland, ME, to fund his research project, How the Great War Accelerated the Transfer of Global Leadership from Europe to America, and How the Developing ACS Helped Enable This Transition.

This annual fellowship begins July 1, and Dr. Clark will present his research findings at the SHG Breakfast Meeting at the ACS Clinical Congress 2019 in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Clark will receive a $2,000 stipend funded by the ACS Archives and the ACS Foundation’s Archives Fund.

The SHG fellowship supports research in surgical history that uses the resources of the ACS Archives, which includes records of the ACS in Chicago, IL, and the Orr Collection in Omaha, NE. Nine applicants submitted proposals on a variety of research topics this year, and applications were evaluated by the Archives Fellowship Selection Committee of the SHG.

For more information about the ACS Archives and the SHG, visit the ACS Archives web page at facs.org/about-acs/archives.

The Archives Fund was established to support the mission and operations of the ACS Archives. Direct contributions to support the Archives Fund are welcome. Fellows wishing to make tax-deductible gifts to fund this program are encouraged to contact the ACS Foundation at 312-202-5338.

The Surgical History Group (SHG) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has awarded the inaugural Archives fellowship to David E. Clark, MD, FACS, of Portland, ME, to fund his research project, How the Great War Accelerated the Transfer of Global Leadership from Europe to America, and How the Developing ACS Helped Enable This Transition.

This annual fellowship begins July 1, and Dr. Clark will present his research findings at the SHG Breakfast Meeting at the ACS Clinical Congress 2019 in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Clark will receive a $2,000 stipend funded by the ACS Archives and the ACS Foundation’s Archives Fund.

The SHG fellowship supports research in surgical history that uses the resources of the ACS Archives, which includes records of the ACS in Chicago, IL, and the Orr Collection in Omaha, NE. Nine applicants submitted proposals on a variety of research topics this year, and applications were evaluated by the Archives Fellowship Selection Committee of the SHG.

For more information about the ACS Archives and the SHG, visit the ACS Archives web page at facs.org/about-acs/archives.

The Archives Fund was established to support the mission and operations of the ACS Archives. Direct contributions to support the Archives Fund are welcome. Fellows wishing to make tax-deductible gifts to fund this program are encouraged to contact the ACS Foundation at 312-202-5338.

The Surgical History Group (SHG) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has awarded the inaugural Archives fellowship to David E. Clark, MD, FACS, of Portland, ME, to fund his research project, How the Great War Accelerated the Transfer of Global Leadership from Europe to America, and How the Developing ACS Helped Enable This Transition.

This annual fellowship begins July 1, and Dr. Clark will present his research findings at the SHG Breakfast Meeting at the ACS Clinical Congress 2019 in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Clark will receive a $2,000 stipend funded by the ACS Archives and the ACS Foundation’s Archives Fund.

The SHG fellowship supports research in surgical history that uses the resources of the ACS Archives, which includes records of the ACS in Chicago, IL, and the Orr Collection in Omaha, NE. Nine applicants submitted proposals on a variety of research topics this year, and applications were evaluated by the Archives Fellowship Selection Committee of the SHG.

For more information about the ACS Archives and the SHG, visit the ACS Archives web page at facs.org/about-acs/archives.

The Archives Fund was established to support the mission and operations of the ACS Archives. Direct contributions to support the Archives Fund are welcome. Fellows wishing to make tax-deductible gifts to fund this program are encouraged to contact the ACS Foundation at 312-202-5338.

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has announced that Luke Funk, MD, MPH, FACS, of Madison, WI, has been selected to receive the 2018 George H.A. Clowes, MD, FACS Memorial Career Development Award. Dr. Funk is an assistant professor in the department of surgery at University of Wisconsin-Madison. His awarded research project is Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Severe Obesity Care.

Dr. Funk anticipates that his research will help him to complete a program of research focused on identifying and addressing barriers to severe obesity care and bariatric surgery. The primary objectives of his study are to better understand how severely obese patients and their primary care providers (PCPs) make obesity treatment decisions and to pilot-test an educational tool designed to improve shared decision-making and optimize treatment for severely obese patients.

The requirements for this award are posted to the ACS website at facs.org/member-services/scholarships/research/acsclowes.

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has announced that Luke Funk, MD, MPH, FACS, of Madison, WI, has been selected to receive the 2018 George H.A. Clowes, MD, FACS Memorial Career Development Award. Dr. Funk is an assistant professor in the department of surgery at University of Wisconsin-Madison. His awarded research project is Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Severe Obesity Care.

Dr. Funk anticipates that his research will help him to complete a program of research focused on identifying and addressing barriers to severe obesity care and bariatric surgery. The primary objectives of his study are to better understand how severely obese patients and their primary care providers (PCPs) make obesity treatment decisions and to pilot-test an educational tool designed to improve shared decision-making and optimize treatment for severely obese patients.

The requirements for this award are posted to the ACS website at facs.org/member-services/scholarships/research/acsclowes.

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has announced that Luke Funk, MD, MPH, FACS, of Madison, WI, has been selected to receive the 2018 George H.A. Clowes, MD, FACS Memorial Career Development Award. Dr. Funk is an assistant professor in the department of surgery at University of Wisconsin-Madison. His awarded research project is Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Severe Obesity Care.

Dr. Funk anticipates that his research will help him to complete a program of research focused on identifying and addressing barriers to severe obesity care and bariatric surgery. The primary objectives of his study are to better understand how severely obese patients and their primary care providers (PCPs) make obesity treatment decisions and to pilot-test an educational tool designed to improve shared decision-making and optimize treatment for severely obese patients.

The requirements for this award are posted to the ACS website at facs.org/member-services/scholarships/research/acsclowes.

With certification exams coming up, some surgeons may want to brush up.

The Vascular Educational Self-Assessment Program (VESAP), fourth edition, is a great study tool. As with previous editions, VESAP4 contains 10 topic sections, each with dozens of study and test questions, with 550 questions overall. VESAP4 offers both learning and testing modes, plus both Continuing Medical Education and Maintenance of Certification self-assessment credits. This edition also includes a mobile app (Apple products only) for off-line study. The program can be purchased as a comprehensive package or by individual modules. Package cost is $549 for members, $449 for candidates and $649 for non-members. Module pricing is $75, $65 and $85 per module, respectively.

With certification exams coming up, some surgeons may want to brush up.

The Vascular Educational Self-Assessment Program (VESAP), fourth edition, is a great study tool. As with previous editions, VESAP4 contains 10 topic sections, each with dozens of study and test questions, with 550 questions overall. VESAP4 offers both learning and testing modes, plus both Continuing Medical Education and Maintenance of Certification self-assessment credits. This edition also includes a mobile app (Apple products only) for off-line study. The program can be purchased as a comprehensive package or by individual modules. Package cost is $549 for members, $449 for candidates and $649 for non-members. Module pricing is $75, $65 and $85 per module, respectively.

With certification exams coming up, some surgeons may want to brush up.

The Vascular Educational Self-Assessment Program (VESAP), fourth edition, is a great study tool. As with previous editions, VESAP4 contains 10 topic sections, each with dozens of study and test questions, with 550 questions overall. VESAP4 offers both learning and testing modes, plus both Continuing Medical Education and Maintenance of Certification self-assessment credits. This edition also includes a mobile app (Apple products only) for off-line study. The program can be purchased as a comprehensive package or by individual modules. Package cost is $549 for members, $449 for candidates and $649 for non-members. Module pricing is $75, $65 and $85 per module, respectively.

Are you a clinician educator? Chances are, the answer is yes! Teaching is integral to the practice of chest medicine, whether the audience is medical students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists, or patients. If you are interested in further developing this essential skill, CHEST 2018 has you covered! This year at the annual meeting, you will be offered more than 25 hours of content focused on enhancing your teaching.

If most of your teaching is in an academic setting, be sure to make time for the CHEST/APCCMPD Symposium on Sunday afternoon. Here you will learn from experienced program directors and faculty how to implement state-of-the art faculty development methods. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your own experience giving feedback to learners, as best practices are discussed and shared. And the Sunday content doesn’t stop there; we also have sessions on ICU burnout – an important factor for all of us – and the use of new mobile technologies to enhance your teaching.

Monday’s sessions will cover teaching in several different settings. First up, a session covering several techniques you can use to teach one-on-one or in a small group setting – perfect for enhancing your teaching during rounds! Next, learn practical tips to increase the impact of your teaching in a large group lecture or a small group session. The afternoon opens with the latest innovations in Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship training, to keep you abreast of the newest opportunities for your learners, and a session at the end of the day reviews advances in the teaching of point-of-care ultrasound. Finally, don’t miss the 3:15 symposium on tips to get your CHEST Foundation Grant funded – this session will be pure gold for increasing your proposal’s chance for success!

Educators will also be interested in the Tuesday sessions on implicit bias. Although educators always have clear and defined curriculum that we teach to our learners, we can all recognize when a “hidden curriculum” exists. This hidden curriculum can influence our learning and working environment in positive or negative ways. Learning more about our implicit biases can help tilt the balance in the right direction!

Above and beyond the didactics, CHEST 2018 will offer many opportunities for clinician educators beyond what I’ve described here. While you are planning your personal meeting schedule, be sure to make time for networking with other clinician educators from around the globe. As is the case with so many other skills, we are better teachers together!

Looking forward to seeing you at CHEST 2018!

For more on CHEST Annual Meeting 2018— chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

Are you a clinician educator? Chances are, the answer is yes! Teaching is integral to the practice of chest medicine, whether the audience is medical students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists, or patients. If you are interested in further developing this essential skill, CHEST 2018 has you covered! This year at the annual meeting, you will be offered more than 25 hours of content focused on enhancing your teaching.

If most of your teaching is in an academic setting, be sure to make time for the CHEST/APCCMPD Symposium on Sunday afternoon. Here you will learn from experienced program directors and faculty how to implement state-of-the art faculty development methods. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your own experience giving feedback to learners, as best practices are discussed and shared. And the Sunday content doesn’t stop there; we also have sessions on ICU burnout – an important factor for all of us – and the use of new mobile technologies to enhance your teaching.

Monday’s sessions will cover teaching in several different settings. First up, a session covering several techniques you can use to teach one-on-one or in a small group setting – perfect for enhancing your teaching during rounds! Next, learn practical tips to increase the impact of your teaching in a large group lecture or a small group session. The afternoon opens with the latest innovations in Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship training, to keep you abreast of the newest opportunities for your learners, and a session at the end of the day reviews advances in the teaching of point-of-care ultrasound. Finally, don’t miss the 3:15 symposium on tips to get your CHEST Foundation Grant funded – this session will be pure gold for increasing your proposal’s chance for success!

Educators will also be interested in the Tuesday sessions on implicit bias. Although educators always have clear and defined curriculum that we teach to our learners, we can all recognize when a “hidden curriculum” exists. This hidden curriculum can influence our learning and working environment in positive or negative ways. Learning more about our implicit biases can help tilt the balance in the right direction!

Above and beyond the didactics, CHEST 2018 will offer many opportunities for clinician educators beyond what I’ve described here. While you are planning your personal meeting schedule, be sure to make time for networking with other clinician educators from around the globe. As is the case with so many other skills, we are better teachers together!

Looking forward to seeing you at CHEST 2018!

For more on CHEST Annual Meeting 2018— chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

Are you a clinician educator? Chances are, the answer is yes! Teaching is integral to the practice of chest medicine, whether the audience is medical students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, respiratory therapists, or patients. If you are interested in further developing this essential skill, CHEST 2018 has you covered! This year at the annual meeting, you will be offered more than 25 hours of content focused on enhancing your teaching.

If most of your teaching is in an academic setting, be sure to make time for the CHEST/APCCMPD Symposium on Sunday afternoon. Here you will learn from experienced program directors and faculty how to implement state-of-the art faculty development methods. You will also have the opportunity to discuss your own experience giving feedback to learners, as best practices are discussed and shared. And the Sunday content doesn’t stop there; we also have sessions on ICU burnout – an important factor for all of us – and the use of new mobile technologies to enhance your teaching.

Monday’s sessions will cover teaching in several different settings. First up, a session covering several techniques you can use to teach one-on-one or in a small group setting – perfect for enhancing your teaching during rounds! Next, learn practical tips to increase the impact of your teaching in a large group lecture or a small group session. The afternoon opens with the latest innovations in Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship training, to keep you abreast of the newest opportunities for your learners, and a session at the end of the day reviews advances in the teaching of point-of-care ultrasound. Finally, don’t miss the 3:15 symposium on tips to get your CHEST Foundation Grant funded – this session will be pure gold for increasing your proposal’s chance for success!

Educators will also be interested in the Tuesday sessions on implicit bias. Although educators always have clear and defined curriculum that we teach to our learners, we can all recognize when a “hidden curriculum” exists. This hidden curriculum can influence our learning and working environment in positive or negative ways. Learning more about our implicit biases can help tilt the balance in the right direction!

Above and beyond the didactics, CHEST 2018 will offer many opportunities for clinician educators beyond what I’ve described here. While you are planning your personal meeting schedule, be sure to make time for networking with other clinician educators from around the globe. As is the case with so many other skills, we are better teachers together!

Looking forward to seeing you at CHEST 2018!

For more on CHEST Annual Meeting 2018— chestmeeting.chestnet.org.

The Board of Regents met at CHEST headquarters in June to review our work and progress with the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. As President of CHEST, Dr. John Studdard leads these meetings and shared the great progress toward our goals.

Editor’s Note

One of the missions of CHEST Physician is to keep you—our members, colleagues, and friends—apprised of ongoing actions of your CHEST Board of Regents. Thanks to Dr. Buckley for penning this column. We plan to run quarterly updates from the Board, and hope to have regular updates from the CHEST Foundation’s Board of Trustees, as well! If there are additional items that you’d like to see related to the function of the College or the Foundation, please let us know at [email protected].

David A. Schulman, MD, FCCP

The Board of Regents met at CHEST headquarters in June to review our work and progress with the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. As President of CHEST, Dr. John Studdard leads these meetings and shared the great progress toward our goals.

Editor’s Note

One of the missions of CHEST Physician is to keep you—our members, colleagues, and friends—apprised of ongoing actions of your CHEST Board of Regents. Thanks to Dr. Buckley for penning this column. We plan to run quarterly updates from the Board, and hope to have regular updates from the CHEST Foundation’s Board of Trustees, as well! If there are additional items that you’d like to see related to the function of the College or the Foundation, please let us know at [email protected].

David A. Schulman, MD, FCCP

The Board of Regents met at CHEST headquarters in June to review our work and progress with the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. As President of CHEST, Dr. John Studdard leads these meetings and shared the great progress toward our goals.

Editor’s Note

One of the missions of CHEST Physician is to keep you—our members, colleagues, and friends—apprised of ongoing actions of your CHEST Board of Regents. Thanks to Dr. Buckley for penning this column. We plan to run quarterly updates from the Board, and hope to have regular updates from the CHEST Foundation’s Board of Trustees, as well! If there are additional items that you’d like to see related to the function of the College or the Foundation, please let us know at [email protected].

David A. Schulman, MD, FCCP

San Antonio is known for its sports teams, the River Walk, and, of course, the Alamo, but one thing that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves is the food. San Antonio offers a variety of must-try food items that you simply can’t find anywhere else. Ready to get your grub on? Here are just a few picks to try out while visiting the Alamo City.
 

Bella on the River

A 13-minute walk from the Convention Center along the River Walk will land you at this San Antonio hotspot. Bella on the River is known for its “Texas Style Italian food,” which means bigger, flavor-packed portions with an Italian twist. From antipasto to paella, you’re sure to find something on the menu to feast on. Be sure to take a look at their extensive wine list, as well.
 

Cookhouse

Who says you can’t get a little taste of New Orleans while in Texas? The Cookhouse is serving up cajun favorites just a 6-minute drive from the Convention Center. Known for its New Orleans barbequed shrimp, fried boudin balls, and Po’ Boys, it’ll be hard to pick which one to feast on for dinner.
 

El Mirador

Just a 4-minute Uber from the Convention Center, you’ll find El Mirador, known for its deliciously authentic Mexican food. El Mirador has been serving up chicharrones, fresh breakfast tacos, and other savory dishes to the San Antonio community since 1968. Be sure to grab a seat on their outdoor patio, and take a look at the nearby shops and bars while enjoying your delicious meal.
 

La Fonda on Main

Take a trip to the Alta Vista neighborhood post-CHEST and visit the oldest Mexican restaurant in San Antonio, open since 1932. La Fonda on Main is known for its lively atmosphere and its traditional Tex-Mex food options. Be sure to take your dinner outside, and sit along their tree-lined patio. As this is one of San Antonio’s most recommended restaurants, we suggest making reservations.
 

Restaurant Gwendolyn

Tired out from the latest in medical advancements and tech? Kick it old school and grab a seat at Restaurant Gwendolyn along the River Walk and feast on local, seasonal, and handmade food from around the San Antonio area. This restaurant’s mission is to serve food entirely old school, which means using what they had and creating food like it was prepared prior to the industrial revolution in 1850. If you like surprises, you’re in luck, as the menu constantly changes based on what is available at that time!



Keep in mind, these are just some of the San Antonio restaurants serving up delicious dishes. If you find 0other restaurants we should add to our list, tag us on social media (@accpchest) with your picks!

San Antonio is known for its sports teams, the River Walk, and, of course, the Alamo, but one thing that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves is the food. San Antonio offers a variety of must-try food items that you simply can’t find anywhere else. Ready to get your grub on? Here are just a few picks to try out while visiting the Alamo City.
 

Bella on the River

A 13-minute walk from the Convention Center along the River Walk will land you at this San Antonio hotspot. Bella on the River is known for its “Texas Style Italian food,” which means bigger, flavor-packed portions with an Italian twist. From antipasto to paella, you’re sure to find something on the menu to feast on. Be sure to take a look at their extensive wine list, as well.
 

Cookhouse

Who says you can’t get a little taste of New Orleans while in Texas? The Cookhouse is serving up cajun favorites just a 6-minute drive from the Convention Center. Known for its New Orleans barbequed shrimp, fried boudin balls, and Po’ Boys, it’ll be hard to pick which one to feast on for dinner.
 

El Mirador

Just a 4-minute Uber from the Convention Center, you’ll find El Mirador, known for its deliciously authentic Mexican food. El Mirador has been serving up chicharrones, fresh breakfast tacos, and other savory dishes to the San Antonio community since 1968. Be sure to grab a seat on their outdoor patio, and take a look at the nearby shops and bars while enjoying your delicious meal.
 

La Fonda on Main

Take a trip to the Alta Vista neighborhood post-CHEST and visit the oldest Mexican restaurant in San Antonio, open since 1932. La Fonda on Main is known for its lively atmosphere and its traditional Tex-Mex food options. Be sure to take your dinner outside, and sit along their tree-lined patio. As this is one of San Antonio’s most recommended restaurants, we suggest making reservations.
 

Restaurant Gwendolyn

Tired out from the latest in medical advancements and tech? Kick it old school and grab a seat at Restaurant Gwendolyn along the River Walk and feast on local, seasonal, and handmade food from around the San Antonio area. This restaurant’s mission is to serve food entirely old school, which means using what they had and creating food like it was prepared prior to the industrial revolution in 1850. If you like surprises, you’re in luck, as the menu constantly changes based on what is available at that time!



Keep in mind, these are just some of the San Antonio restaurants serving up delicious dishes. If you find 0other restaurants we should add to our list, tag us on social media (@accpchest) with your picks!

San Antonio is known for its sports teams, the River Walk, and, of course, the Alamo, but one thing that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves is the food. San Antonio offers a variety of must-try food items that you simply can’t find anywhere else. Ready to get your grub on? Here are just a few picks to try out while visiting the Alamo City.
 

Bella on the River

A 13-minute walk from the Convention Center along the River Walk will land you at this San Antonio hotspot. Bella on the River is known for its “Texas Style Italian food,” which means bigger, flavor-packed portions with an Italian twist. From antipasto to paella, you’re sure to find something on the menu to feast on. Be sure to take a look at their extensive wine list, as well.
 

Cookhouse

Who says you can’t get a little taste of New Orleans while in Texas? The Cookhouse is serving up cajun favorites just a 6-minute drive from the Convention Center. Known for its New Orleans barbequed shrimp, fried boudin balls, and Po’ Boys, it’ll be hard to pick which one to feast on for dinner.
 

El Mirador

Just a 4-minute Uber from the Convention Center, you’ll find El Mirador, known for its deliciously authentic Mexican food. El Mirador has been serving up chicharrones, fresh breakfast tacos, and other savory dishes to the San Antonio community since 1968. Be sure to grab a seat on their outdoor patio, and take a look at the nearby shops and bars while enjoying your delicious meal.
 

La Fonda on Main

Take a trip to the Alta Vista neighborhood post-CHEST and visit the oldest Mexican restaurant in San Antonio, open since 1932. La Fonda on Main is known for its lively atmosphere and its traditional Tex-Mex food options. Be sure to take your dinner outside, and sit along their tree-lined patio. As this is one of San Antonio’s most recommended restaurants, we suggest making reservations.
 

Restaurant Gwendolyn

Tired out from the latest in medical advancements and tech? Kick it old school and grab a seat at Restaurant Gwendolyn along the River Walk and feast on local, seasonal, and handmade food from around the San Antonio area. This restaurant’s mission is to serve food entirely old school, which means using what they had and creating food like it was prepared prior to the industrial revolution in 1850. If you like surprises, you’re in luck, as the menu constantly changes based on what is available at that time!



Keep in mind, these are just some of the San Antonio restaurants serving up delicious dishes. If you find 0other restaurants we should add to our list, tag us on social media (@accpchest) with your picks!

In June 2018, the CHEST Foundation was approved to participate as a National Organization in the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations. As an approved organization, we will be listed on the 2018 CFC Charity List and receive our own code to promote to donors. Receiving this approval to participate in the CFC is a wonderful honor for the CHEST Foundation, and we are excited to share our news with you!

CHEST Foundation President, Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, shares her insight and value about this new opportunity to engage and support the foundation’s mission of clinical research, community service, and patient education. “As a long-time federal employee, I am extremely excited that I can now show my support of the CHEST Foundation through employee giving during the annual CFC campaign. This will also allow me to share the story of the CHEST Foundation with colleagues. When they choose who they want to give to for their work place giving, they can support the CHEST Foundation, as well. This is a great opportunity for the CHEST Foundation, as I know each year during the CFC campaign (September -January), it is highly encouraged and promoted to employees. This increased exposure is very exciting and will hopefully allow us to strengthen the philanthropic work we do with the Foundation.”

Stay tuned for more information as we kick off the Combined Federal Campaign in September 2018!

In June 2018, the CHEST Foundation was approved to participate as a National Organization in the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations. As an approved organization, we will be listed on the 2018 CFC Charity List and receive our own code to promote to donors. Receiving this approval to participate in the CFC is a wonderful honor for the CHEST Foundation, and we are excited to share our news with you!

CHEST Foundation President, Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, shares her insight and value about this new opportunity to engage and support the foundation’s mission of clinical research, community service, and patient education. “As a long-time federal employee, I am extremely excited that I can now show my support of the CHEST Foundation through employee giving during the annual CFC campaign. This will also allow me to share the story of the CHEST Foundation with colleagues. When they choose who they want to give to for their work place giving, they can support the CHEST Foundation, as well. This is a great opportunity for the CHEST Foundation, as I know each year during the CFC campaign (September -January), it is highly encouraged and promoted to employees. This increased exposure is very exciting and will hopefully allow us to strengthen the philanthropic work we do with the Foundation.”

Stay tuned for more information as we kick off the Combined Federal Campaign in September 2018!

In June 2018, the CHEST Foundation was approved to participate as a National Organization in the 2018 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations. As an approved organization, we will be listed on the 2018 CFC Charity List and receive our own code to promote to donors. Receiving this approval to participate in the CFC is a wonderful honor for the CHEST Foundation, and we are excited to share our news with you!

CHEST Foundation President, Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, shares her insight and value about this new opportunity to engage and support the foundation’s mission of clinical research, community service, and patient education. “As a long-time federal employee, I am extremely excited that I can now show my support of the CHEST Foundation through employee giving during the annual CFC campaign. This will also allow me to share the story of the CHEST Foundation with colleagues. When they choose who they want to give to for their work place giving, they can support the CHEST Foundation, as well. This is a great opportunity for the CHEST Foundation, as I know each year during the CFC campaign (September -January), it is highly encouraged and promoted to employees. This increased exposure is very exciting and will hopefully allow us to strengthen the philanthropic work we do with the Foundation.”

Stay tuned for more information as we kick off the Combined Federal Campaign in September 2018!

One of the great educational opportunities that comes with each annual CHEST meeting is the slate of postgraduate courses that kicks the meeting off. I have always found them to be in-depth, clinically relevant reviews on specific aspects of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, as delivered by the best educators and clinical experts CHEST has to offer. And, this year is no exception. We have a total of 11 courses offered this go around, including four dedicated full-day sessions on subjects as wide-ranging as lung and pleural ultrasonography, state-of-the-art practices in the diagnosis and management of interstitial lung diseases, and a year-in-review of the best of the pulmonary literature. The American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology will hold its annual 1-day meeting at this time, as well.

For those of you who prefer our half-day courses, we have seven of those queued up for you; morning sessions focus on pulmonary hypertension, asthma, and sleep medicine, while our afternoon courses cover updates in lung cancer, critical care medicine, use of noninvasive ventilation, and our always-popular InPHOCUS case-based hands-on simulation course for pulmonary vascular disease.

It has been a little while since I attended my first CHEST meeting as a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellow, but I vividly remember thinking how incredibly valuable these courses were, how engaging and welcoming the faculty was, and how much knowledge CHEST was able to cram into a single day. Those opinions have not changed over the last 2 decades. While we think we’ve got some pretty cool stuff going on throughout the San Antonio meeting, I hope you won’t miss the chance to sign up for these incredible learning opportunities.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Texas!
 

One of the great educational opportunities that comes with each annual CHEST meeting is the slate of postgraduate courses that kicks the meeting off. I have always found them to be in-depth, clinically relevant reviews on specific aspects of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, as delivered by the best educators and clinical experts CHEST has to offer. And, this year is no exception. We have a total of 11 courses offered this go around, including four dedicated full-day sessions on subjects as wide-ranging as lung and pleural ultrasonography, state-of-the-art practices in the diagnosis and management of interstitial lung diseases, and a year-in-review of the best of the pulmonary literature. The American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology will hold its annual 1-day meeting at this time, as well.

For those of you who prefer our half-day courses, we have seven of those queued up for you; morning sessions focus on pulmonary hypertension, asthma, and sleep medicine, while our afternoon courses cover updates in lung cancer, critical care medicine, use of noninvasive ventilation, and our always-popular InPHOCUS case-based hands-on simulation course for pulmonary vascular disease.

It has been a little while since I attended my first CHEST meeting as a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellow, but I vividly remember thinking how incredibly valuable these courses were, how engaging and welcoming the faculty was, and how much knowledge CHEST was able to cram into a single day. Those opinions have not changed over the last 2 decades. While we think we’ve got some pretty cool stuff going on throughout the San Antonio meeting, I hope you won’t miss the chance to sign up for these incredible learning opportunities.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Texas!
 

One of the great educational opportunities that comes with each annual CHEST meeting is the slate of postgraduate courses that kicks the meeting off. I have always found them to be in-depth, clinically relevant reviews on specific aspects of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, as delivered by the best educators and clinical experts CHEST has to offer. And, this year is no exception. We have a total of 11 courses offered this go around, including four dedicated full-day sessions on subjects as wide-ranging as lung and pleural ultrasonography, state-of-the-art practices in the diagnosis and management of interstitial lung diseases, and a year-in-review of the best of the pulmonary literature. The American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology will hold its annual 1-day meeting at this time, as well.

For those of you who prefer our half-day courses, we have seven of those queued up for you; morning sessions focus on pulmonary hypertension, asthma, and sleep medicine, while our afternoon courses cover updates in lung cancer, critical care medicine, use of noninvasive ventilation, and our always-popular InPHOCUS case-based hands-on simulation course for pulmonary vascular disease.

It has been a little while since I attended my first CHEST meeting as a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellow, but I vividly remember thinking how incredibly valuable these courses were, how engaging and welcoming the faculty was, and how much knowledge CHEST was able to cram into a single day. Those opinions have not changed over the last 2 decades. While we think we’ve got some pretty cool stuff going on throughout the San Antonio meeting, I hope you won’t miss the chance to sign up for these incredible learning opportunities.

Looking forward to seeing you all in Texas!