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MPACS-PAS Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
The 2024 Metro Philly Chapter and Philadelphia Academy of Surgery annual Educational Dinner Meeting was held on Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Bellevue Hotel (200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia). Dr. Michael Sutherland, ACS Director of Member Services, provided the keynote lecture, focusing 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 offered 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.
The 2025 Educational Dinner Meeting will return to the Marriott Old Town Philadelphia (1 Dock St.) on Monday, September 15th.
2024 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. |
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ADVOCACY UPDATES LEGISLATIVE TRACKING INFORMATION - AS OF 06.30.2025 View current list of legislative bills and regulatory actions being monitored by the Keystone and Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapters in collaboration with the ACS. Become an advocate for the Pennsylvania House of Surgery. |
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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 UpdateNew Meeting Date: September 15, 2025 Marriott Old Town Philadelphia (1 Dock 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.
Registration Opens in August | Legislative UpdateMaking 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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