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Keystone and Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapters Collaborative Task Force Update

Click HERE to read the Action Request and Collaborative Task Force Mission Statement


Thank you to our 2024 Industry Partner sponsors. Without the continued support of our sponsors, MPACS would not be able to provide educational programs like the 2024 MPACS-PAS Annual Joint Dinner Meeting. 

Special thanks to our Event Sponsor: Natera

Premier Sponsor: Pearson-Ravitz

Gold Sponsors: BD, Baxter, Ethicon, Medtronic, Pacira BioSciences, Takeda and WL Gore.




September Issue of Pennsylvania Surgical News

MPACS-PAS Annual Joint Dinner Meeting


The 2024 Metro Philly Chapter and Philadelphia Academy of Surgery annual Educational Dinner Meeting will be held on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Bellevue Hotel (200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia). Dr. Michael Sutherland, ACS Director of Member Services, will be the keynote lecture. His lecture will focus on Quality, Communication, and Risk Management.

Congratulations to Sthefano Araya, MD (Jefferson-Einstein) for receiving the top score in the abstract competition. Dr. Araya will orally present his research paper at the podium prior to Dr. Michael Sutherland's lecture. Twenty-nine additional papers were selected for poster presentations in the Conservatory beginning at 5:30 PM.

The Exhibit Hall offers members an opportunity to meet various surgical device and pharmaceutical providers to learn about new and upcoming products and services. We want to thank our current list of sponsors who support this annual event: Premier Sponsor: Pearson-Ravitz; Gold Sponsors: Baxter, BD, WL Gore, Medtronic, Pacira BioSciences, and Takeda.

Register early as the last two years the event was SOLD OUT!

2023 Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter Council and Poster Winners


            

                      

                                                                    


Why Join A Local ACS Chapter?

Why belong to your local chapter? Local chapters offer opportunities to network with colleagues in your backyard, attend seminars and other educational events close to home and monitor legislative and regulatory issues affecting Pennsylvania physicians. Chapter members looking for guidance or assistance with an issue can reach out to another member, close to home, that could be dealing with the same state-related issue.

About Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter (MPACS)

The Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter (MPACS), founded in 1986, remains very active in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties (including Philadelphia and Delaware counties). MPACS represents the interests of surgeons and promotes the ideals, policies and programs of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) which are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of surgical care through education of and advocacy for its Fellows and their patients. MPACS is dedicated to being the voice of the surgeon.

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Become a member

If you are a current member of the ACS, take the next step and join your local chapter. You have already met the requirements and standards for membership in the MPACS. Simply complete the “Membership Acceptance Form”. Chapter dues are minimal. The value of having educational and networking resources close to home is immeasurable. 

Annual Joint Meeting Update

New Meeting Date:

September 23, 2024

Bellevue Hotel

(200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia)


A joint collaborative meeting between MPACS and the Philadelphia Academy of Surgery. ACS Director of Member Services, Dr. Michael Sutherland will be the featured keynote speaker.

  • Abstract competition by MPACS Residents & Medical Students
  • Exhibit Hall with Vendors & Suppliers to the Surgical Community
  • In-Person Event
  • Great Networking Opportunity

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Legislative Update

Making your voice heard on the state and federal level is an important part of educating those passing laws and regulations on best practices in medicine and patient care. MPACS and ACS continue to monitor active legislation that would affect you, your practice, and your patients. Click HERE for an updated list of legislation being monitored both on the state and federal level.


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