The APDS is seeking RFPs to create a secure, interactive data repository that can drive a continuous Educational Quality Improvement Program (EQIP).The proposed EQIP is a data repository and a continuous educational quality improvement program for surgical program directors to Read More

APDS/ASE Collaborative GrantSUBMISSION DEADLINE:February 1, 2020 at 5:00pm PDT   The APDS and ASE are pleased to announce the continuation of a collaborative program intended to increase innovative educational research and developmental activities between the organizations.   Proposals will be solicited Read More

April 28th-May 2, 2020 Westin Seattle, Seattle, WA APDS Meeting April 30th-May 2 Registration and Hotel Information Coming Soon!

Completed applications should be emailed to apds@mindspring.com and the subject line should read: “2020 APDS Research and Education Fund RFP”. Click here for the RFP Application

Members will need to re-register please click here for instructions. All technical questions may be directed to USSocietes@elsevier.com

At the request of numerous APDS members, the Research committee reviewed the timeline of the Tools of the Trade competition.  The current timeline gives members approximately 6 months from topic announcement to submitted abstract.  We agree with those members that Read More

The BoG Newsletter is published quarterly and contains news of relevance and interest to Governors, covering American College of Surgeons (ACS) news and events, special human interest stories, and Pillar updates. https://www.facs.org/about-acs/governance/board-of-governors/resources   Video: 2016 APDS Sessions at ACS Clinical Read More

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The APDS introduced the Silbergleit Award at the annual meeting in Seattle.  The award is presented to APDS members for 25 years of continuous service as both a member of the APDS and Program Director. The inaugural award was presented Read More

Colleagues, On behalf of the Fellowship Start Date Task Force chaired by Dan Vargo, I am pleased to share with you some exciting news. For some time, the APDS has supported the concept of having the fellowship start moved back Read More