We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dr. Samantha Woolery, a beloved First-Year Surgery Resident. Dr. Woolery was formerly named MSM’s 2023 Intern of the Year. Her dedication to health equity and her compassionate spirit will forever be remembered. 🕊️ #InMemoriam

Graduates of surgery residency programs report lower-than-ideal self-efficacy for 10 commonly performed operations, but it is not clear if that perception is related to other data assessing operative independence bit.ly/3z7SYnd #MedEd Rachel Jensen

Help Honor Dr. Samantha Banton-Woolery's Memory gofund.me/99c3233c Please support her family after this horrific event.

"operative independence was strongly correlated with self-efficacy" New research from our #SurgEd Fellows! Rachel Jensen LaDonna Kearse, MD Ananya Anand stan.md/4bfWusN

One of the single greatest opportunities of my academic career. Surgical residents make sure to apply, can't miss experience. Thank you Ethicon x Society of Black Academic Surgeons members.sbas.net/page/DSI20

New year, new profile picture! Are you a surgery resident interested in surgical education research? From brainstorming to publishing, we got your back! Check us out: cosef.org! American College of Surgeons SAGES is in Long Beach in 2025! American Board of Surgery Assoc4AcademicSurgery Association for Surgical Education APDS surgery

Papa c’est fait! Je suis une Onco chirurgienne! Grateful to mentors, staff & faculty at Moffitt Cancer Center CGSO, HU Department of Surgery, my sweet family, & the village of mentors too many to list here. I know Dad and Dr. Wilson are smiling in heaven. Next to WellSpan Health in PA! #lastgraduation

Waited for weeks with bated breath, but relieved to report that I’ve passed my American Board of Surgery Qualifying Exam 😅🥳. Next Step: Celebrate!

I rarely do this but our friend Yewande Alimi MD needs a show of support! Her son was Temitayo, a 2 yo and was diagnosed with AML. This brave boy has started chemo but any donation will help them navigate the road ahead! Assoc4AcademicSurgery Society of Black Academic Surgeons gofund.me/8d932c24

Calling all students and trainees interested in global surgery! Join RAS-ACS Global Surgery Committee, @GSurgStudents & @IncisionGlobal for a panel session on career possibilities at #ACSCC24! Register in advance using QR code below.

Having hard conversations w/ my kids about their preparedness for active shooters. It’s absolutely devastating that senseless gun violence remains so prevalent. Schools should be a safe space — this is the 45th school shooting in the US THIS year. #EndGunViolence

Are you a #GeneralSurgery intern, prelim or researcher who applied to the #GSMatch2024? Please enroll in our study to evaluate factors affecting the match. US, IMG, unmatched, matched all are encouraged to participate. Assoc4AcademicSurgery Enroll at : mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd…

Grief is immeasurable. Immensely grateful for the time we had together and the chance to say goodbye. Trying to find comfort in knowing that you’re at peace and no longer in pain. I love you Grandaddy Neal. 8/18/46 - 9/26/24.

September is #womeninmedicine month! Grateful for all the incredible women surgeons I have met along my journey, for their inspiration, guidance, and friendship! @amcollsurgeons RAS-ACS WomenSurgeons #ACSwomeninsurgery #womeninsurgery

Great lineup including Monica Dua, Cara Liebert, HPB Fellowship Alumnus Jonathan DeLong, MD, & #SurgEd Fellowship Alumna LaDonna Kearse, MD !

15th annual #mockoralboards Metro Philly ACS American College of Surgeons RAS-ACS American Board of Surgery in the books! Big 🙏 to 58 examiners from across #philadelphia dedicating their Saturday ☀️ to help with resident education. 112 faculty and trainees! Robbi Cook, CAE Renee Tholey Anirudh Kohli, MD Sunil Karhadkar

In memoriam

We’re less than 3 days away from American College of Surgeons #ACSCC24! Be sure to join the RAS-ACS app for resident- & associate-fellow specific events! (Join our WhatsApp group to get/stay connected during/after the meeting…link in app below)

Ready to shape the future of RAS? Join us at the RAS Business Meeting at American College of Surgeons #ACSCC24 on 10/21 at 12PM! Get involved in key initiatives, collaborate with peers, and contribute to exciting RAS projects. Don’t miss this opportunity!