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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS), a monthly scientific journal publishing peer-reviewed original contributions on all aspects of surgery.

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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
JACS is seeking applications for Statistical Advisors. We're recruiting a small group of experts in biostatistics, epidemiology, quantitative methods, and clinical research methodology to support high-quality peer review of surgical research. Learn more and apply at: facs.org/for-medical-...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
"Because the literature is only as representative as the people reviewing it, when more of us are at the table, more of the right questions get asked." 🎉Congratulations to the JACS reviewer of the month, Cherisse Berry, MD, FACS from @rutgershealth.org
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Episode 45 of #TheOperativeWord, featuring host @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and authors Serena Lofftus, MD and James Wu, MD, FACS from UCLA Health is live. 🎧Listen today at: theoperativeword.podbean.com
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Using more than 1.15 million NSQIP-P cases, investigators developed a machine learning model capable of individualized SSI risk prediction before surgery, opening the door to targeted prevention strategies. ➡️Read more at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/a...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Dr Lillian Erdahl speaks with JACS authors Pringl Miller, and Christine Heisler to discuss new survey findings from their study. 🎧https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e44-whether-and-how-surgeons-took-action-against-workplace-microaggression-survey-of-american-college-of-surgeons-members/
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
In honor of #Pride month, JACS is highlighting 3 recently published articles on LGBTQ+ health and research. Find these articles at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
📝Looking for guidance on how to transform your abstract into a full manuscript submission? This webinar, in collaboration with the Scientific Forum Committee, explores manuscript structure, the journal submission and peer review process, and more. ▶️Stream today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnY_...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
The June issue of JACS is live, featuring articles from the New England Surgical Society. Read today at: hw_7https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/pages/default.aspx
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🩸May is Stop the Bleed month. Read, "Could We Have Stopped the Bleed? An Examination of 5,765 Homicide Autopsies Across 13 Years" by Dr. Sakran, @josephsakran.bsky.social , and colleagues only in JACS. 📑: journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...
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Could We Have Stopped the Bleed? An Examination of 5,765... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons
s. STUDY DESIGN: The Maryland Chief Medical Examiner’s office investigates all homicides statewide. We analyzed autopsies for all gunshot wound and stab wound homicide victims from 2005 to 2017. Ho...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🔎Should medical school leadership investigate the value of an academy of medical educators in their organization? Dr. Eric R Carlson, DMD, EdM, FACS, explores this and more in a JACS special article. 📑: journals.lww.com/journalacs/f...
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Academies of Medical Educators in Medical Schools: A... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Tune in to the latest episode of @npr.org's All Things Considered, as Timothy Pawlik, MD, PhD, MPH, MTS, MBA, FACS, discusses his recent JACS article, "Association of Perioperative Steps and Heart Rate Variability from Wearable Devices with Surgical Outcomes." 🎧 : www.npr.org/2026/05/06/n...
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Your 'step count' can predict how well you recover from surgery
A new study finds an extra 1,000 steps per day is linked to a decreased risk of complications after surgery. The study suggests tracking steps is one way to monitor recovery and can be empowering.
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
May is #MentalHealthAwareness month. According to a recent Bulletin article, studies have shown nearly 50% of surgeons experience anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges at some point in their career, emphasizing the importance of recognizing mental health and wellbeing.
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Don't miss the latest episode of the Operative Word, featuring host @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social 🎧 ➡️https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e43-development-validation-and-comparison-of-machine-learning-models-for-predicting-pediatric-surgical-site-infection-using-the-nsqip-p-database/
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📣 Don't miss the latest Behind the Knife episode, featuring Editor-in-Chief @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and Douglas E Wood, MD, FRCSEd, FACS as they discuss their recent JACS publication and the new ACS Workplace Standards Framework. 🎧: app.behindtheknife.org/podcast/sust...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The May issue of JACS is here. 🎉 Find all articles at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🎉JACS welcomes Ivy N Haskins, MD, FACS, and Douglas Tyler, MD, MSHCT, FACS as CME Editor and CME Advisor. Their expertise will help shape high-quality, clinically relevant educational content
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
📢Hear from Editor-in-Chief, @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social, on the highlighted cover articles for the April issue of JACS. 📑 Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The April issue of JACS is here. Read all articles at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
A #MatchDay2026 message from Editor-in-Chief @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social 🥳 . Congratulations to all!
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Listen to the latest episode of The Operative Word podcast, featuring @lillianerdahlmd.bsky.social and Jessica Liu, MD, MS, MPH. 🎧:https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e41-identifying-diagnostic-gaps-and-mitigation-strategies-for-older-adult-emergency-general-surgery-patients-a-scoping-review/
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
JACS wishes everyone a very happy Match Day! #Match2026
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with more than 150,000 new cases diagnosed annually.
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Hear from JACS Digital Media Editor, @lillianerdahlmd.bsky.social on the highlighted cover articles for the March issue of JACS. Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Read the March issue of JACS today! 🔵Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma 🔵Mind over Matter: Mental Scars and Outcomes after Firearm Injury 🔵Expanding Criteria for Same-Day Discharge after Mastectomy Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Episode 40 of #TheOperativeWord podcast is live!🎉 Hosts @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and Lillian Erdahl MD, FACS discuss their top 3 JACS articles published in 2025. 🎧:https://theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e40-from-surgeon-well-being-to-artificial-intelligence-2025-highlights/
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
The JACS January issue is here🎉 🔹Objective Coagulation Assays for Predicting Thrombosis in Peripheral Artery Disease 🔹Video-Based Assessment and Prediction of Surgical Outcomes in Sleeve Gastrectomy 🔹and more! Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
📢 JACS invites applications for the position of CME Editor. This individual will work closely with the JACS Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Office to oversee, develop, and curate the monthly Continuing Medical Education (CME) quizzes derived from selected JACS articles. www.facs.org/for-medical-...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
These JACS articles are trending! 🚨📣📈 You can read these #HotJACS studies and more at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🎙️10 Episodes 👥16 Guests 🎧261K Minutes listened ⬇️10.5K Downloads ✅438 Listeners claimed podcast CME credit 🤝 2 Amazing hosts @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and Lillian Erdahl MD, FACS Cheers to another year of the #OperativeWord podcast🎉
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Hear from Editor-in-Chief @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social on the cover articles for the December issue of JACS 🧠 💭 Read the full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The December issue of JACS is live! 🎉 🔵Surgeon Decision-Making: A Contemporary, Qualitative Analysis of Urologists ⚪️Secondary Undertriage of Severely Injured Trauma Patients Across the US 🔵Read the full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
🎧 Listen to the latest JACS #OperativeWord, featuring host Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS and Eilidh Gunn, MBChB, MRCSEd. In this episode they discuss Dr Gunn's recent JACS article, “What About the Coach?” and the benefits of peer-led surgical coaching. theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e38-what-a...
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E38: What About the Coach? Mixed-Methods Study Assessing the Experience of Coaches in a Peer Surgical Coaching Program | The Operative Word
In this episode, Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, is joined by Eilidh Gunn, MBChB MRCSEd, from the SurgicalSabermetrics Laboratory at the University of Edinburgh. They discuss Dr Gunn’s recent article, “What...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Browse the JACS collection of over 30 recently published breast cancer articles here: facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/journals/jacs/breast-cancer/
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Digital Media Editor, Lillian Erdahl MD, FACS, shares insight into the cover articles for the November issue: Read the full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Read the November issue of JACS today! 🔹Integration of Advanced Practice Providers into Independent Surgical Groups 🔹Academic Surgeon Financial Compensation in the US: Trends from 2017 to 2023 🔹and more! journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Explore the latest in surgical science and innovation—read the abstracts from the @facs.org Clinical Congress. #ACSCC25 A window into the future of surgery, from groundbreaking research to practice-changing insights. 📚:https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/toc/2025/11001
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Going to #ACSCC25? Pop by the JACS booth and grab a pouch before they run out! 🎉 See you there!
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) invites transformative research that will shape the next decade of general surgery. To see our full statement and the types of submissions JACS seeks, head to our Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/posts/journa...
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📢 Call for Submissions | Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) JACS invites practice-changing research that pushes surgical science forward and directly improves patient care. We’re… | Jo...
📢 Call for Submissions | Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) JACS invites practice-changing research that pushes surgical science forward and directly improves patient care. We’re activ...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Listen to the latest #OperativeWord episode! Host Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, joins Drs Rook and Kelley-Quon to discuss their recent article, “Expanding the Public Health Role of Pediatric Trauma Centers: Drug Screening for Adolescent Trauma Patients." theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e37-expand...
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E37: Expanding the Public Health Role of Pediatric Trauma Centers: Drug Screening for Adolescent Trauma Patients | The Operative Word
In this episode, Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, is joined by Jordan Rook, MD, from UCLA, and Lorraine Kelley-Quon, MD, FACS, from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Keck School of Medicine of USC. They di...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
The October issue of JACS is live! 🔵ISAVE Community Partnership 🔵Benchmarking with All CPT Codes 🔵Techniques for Ventral Hernia Repair And more! Read the full issue: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Did you know JACS offers the most CME credit opportunities out of all ACS programs? Claim CME credit with JACS by reading articles, tuning in to The Operative Word podcast, and reviewing manuscripts. ⤵️ lnkd.in/gWUHqHnE
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ACS members and others earned more than 63,000 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ simply by reading JACS articles.
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Tom Varghese Jr. MD, MS, MBA @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Honored to introduce our new mission statement for @acsjacs.bsky.social “Exceptional science for the practicing surgeon in the House of Surgery”. Looking forward to our work ahead. 🙏🏾 @facs.org
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
On the latest episode of the #OperativeWord, host @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social, is joined by Dr Timothy Pawlik to discuss his recent JACS article, "Association of Discharge Against Medical Advice with Surgical Outcomes and Healthcare Cost." Listen at: theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e36-associ...
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E36: Association of Discharge Against Medical Advice with Surgical Outcomes and Healthcare Cost | The Operative Word
In this episode, Tom Varghese, MD, FACS, is joined by Timothy Pawlik, MD, FACS, from The Ohio State University. They discuss Dr Pawlik’s recent article, “Association of Discharge Against Medical Advic...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Host Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS joins Stephanie M Jensen, MD, MPH, and A Britt Christmas, MD, MBA, FACS on the #OperativeWord, to discuss their recent article, "Association of State Helmet Laws with Helmet Use and Injury Outcomes in Motorcycle Crashes." theoperativeword.podbean.com/e/e35-associ...
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E35: Association of State Helmet Laws with Helmet Use and Injury Outcomes in Motorcycle Crashes | The Operative Word
In this episode, Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, is joined by Stephanie M Jensen, MD, MPH, and A Britt Christmas, MD, MBA, FACS, from the Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. They discuss the recent art...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
The August issue of JACS is live! 🔵Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis and the Epithelial Interface of Host and Environment ⚪️Potential Role of EBI3 in Gastric Cancer and Its Inductive Effects on T-Cell Exhaustion Full issue at: journals.lww.com/journalacs/p...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Got surgical research that actually changes patient care? JACS is seeking original studies, innovations, and impactful ideas that shape the field. Now accepting submissions → editorialmanager.com/jacs More info here: journals.lww.com/journalacs/P...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
What measurable improvements have resulted from the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program, and how can these inform care for older adults? #JACSinConversation journals.lww.com/journalacs/a...
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Impact of American College of Surgeons Geriatric Surgery... : Journal of the American College of Surgeons
mplemented the American College of Surgeons GSV program protocols for patients 65 years and older starting in 2022. A retrospective review was conducted of patients undergoing major abdominal oncologi...
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsjacs.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
How do genomic and microbiome variations influence colon cancer survival rates, and what does this mean for personalized treatment approaches? #JACSinConversation 📖:https://journals.lww.com/journalacs/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2025&issue=04000&article=00048&type=Fulltext
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