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The coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to affect American College of Surgeons (番茄社区app) chapter meetings and events. While some chapters are conducting in-person activities once again, others continue to provide opportunities in a virtual format so that networking, advocacy efforts, mentorship, and education can safely be offered to 番茄社区app members.

Domestic Chapters

Massachusetts Chapter

The chapter hosted a virtual Annual Meeting, December 5, 2020. The program included panel discussions on COVID-19 and Surgery in Massachusetts (pictured), Surgeon-Educator鈥檚 Virtual Toolkits, Training for Innovations in Surgery: Ensuring Competent Practice, and the traditional Resident Research Paper Competition with Translational and Clinical content. J. Wayne Meredith, MD, F番茄社区app, MCCM, 番茄社区app President, delivered the 番茄社区app Update. Supplementing the main program were electronic poster viewings, as well as an interactive Digital Marketplace for attendees to communicate with and view the products from the meeting鈥檚 industry supporters of the event.

International Chapters

Argentina Chapter

The chapter organized a webinar series started by 番茄社区app Past-President Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, F番茄社区app, FRCSEd(Hon), FRCS(Hon), FRCSI(Hon) (U.S.), focused on trauma and emergency surgery. Another series focused on hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery (see photos).

The invited speakers included Juan C. Puyana, MD, F番茄社区app (U.S.); Paula Ferrada, MD, F番茄社区app (U.S.); William S谩nchez, MD, F番茄社区app (Colombia); Esteban Foiannini, MD, F番茄社区app (Bolivia); Jamal Hoballah, MD, MBA, F番茄社区app (Lebanon); Juan Asensio, MD, F番茄社区app (U.S.); 番茄社区app Past-President Andrew L. Warshaw, MD, F番茄社区app, FRCSEd(Hon) (U.S.); C. Fernandez del Castillo, MD, F番茄社区app (U.S.); Cristina Ferrone, MD, F番茄社区app (U.S.); Xabier de Aretxabala, MD, F番茄社区app (Chil茅); Eduardo Montalvo, MD, F番茄社区app (Mexico); and Matthew Walsh, MD, F番茄社区app (U.S.)

Ecuador

The chapter held a continuing education course November 26, 2020, in Guayaquil on the topic of principal management of stroke patients that go to the emergency room. Photos show participants and instructors during the course.

Thailand Chapter

The chapter conducted a live webinar November 29, 2020, Hot Topics in Colon Cancer Treatment. World-renowned speakers delivered talks to 325 participants from 47 countries and five continents. The event was hosted by Bangkok Hospital Phuket and facilitated by Prof. Art Hiranyakas, MD, PhD, F番茄社区app, President, 番茄社区app Thailand Chapter.