Surgery News - September 2007 - (Page 12) 12 S U R G E R Y NEWS • S E P T E M B E R 2 0 0 7 NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE ACS Fellows Honored for Surgical Volunteerism ollowing careful consideration of an extraordinary field of nominees, the American College of Surgeons’ Governors’ Committee on Socioeconomic Issues has announced the recipients of the 2007 American College of Surgeons/Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative (ACS/PMHI) Surgical Volunteerism Awards. The dedication to caring for the underserved that is demonstrated so consistently by Fellows of the College is a source of tremendous pride. This year, for the first time since the inception of the awards, Dr. Sylvia D. Campbell, a longtime advocate for the Judeo For the past quarter-century, Dr. Van C. Knowles has served as the ACS/PMHI Surgical VolunChristian Health Clinic, volunteers annually in Haiti. a volunteer in Karakonam, South India. teerism Award will be given in all ophthalmology; and public health. As presithree categories: domestic, international, and military. Sylvia D. Campbell, M.D., FACS, of Tampa, will dent and chief executive officer of the Southwest Georgia Medical Mission Team be awarded the Surgical Volunteerism Award for domestic outreach. Dr. Campbell began volunteering at that has been involved with Karakonam for the Judeo Christian Health Clinic while a surgical res- the past two decades, Dr. Knowles has overseen outreach projects, procured necessary ident at Tampa General Hospital, and her commitfunding, and formed a lasting relationship ment to the clinic has grown over the ensuing 27 with the people of Karakonam. years as a volunteer and board member, as well as in Col. Thomas G. Crabtree, M.D., FACS, of her current role as president of the board of directors. She has cared for thousands of patients and con- Kailua, Hawaii, will be the first recipient of tinues to recruit other volunteers and raise funds. Dr. the Surgical Volunteerism Award for volunteer work performed while serving as an acCampbell also volunteers annually in Haiti. She has tive-duty military surgeon. Distinguished by also been involved in efforts to build and sustain a his ability to bring about innovative collaboschool in Uganda, and traveled with the Florida Department of Health to Mississippi to provide care im- rations between military medicine, not-forprofit organizations, and government agenmediately after Hurricane Katrina. cies, Dr. Crabtree has been involved in the Van C. Knowles, M.D., FACS, of Albany, Ga., has Helping to create rural outreach clinics in Iraq is one of the creation of several important surgical outbeen selected as the recipient of the Surgical Volunmany volunteer activities of Col. Thomas G. Crabtree. teerism Award for his international outreach over the reach programs. Among these is the Pacific Smile during his available leave time, and has served World Care Project, a unique public-private partnerpast quarter-century in Karakonam, South India. in nine countries to date with this organization. ship that provides treatment for children with severe Since 1983, Dr. Knowles’ commitment to this comThe exceptional contributions made by Dr. Campcraniofacial deformities throughout the Pacific Rim. munity has culminated in the creation of a 500-bed bell, Dr. Knowles, and Dr. Crabtree will be formally While deployed in Iraq, Dr. Crabtree volunteered to multidisciplinary hospital and clinic with 14 operatrecognized at the annual Board of Governors dinner create and staff a number of rural outreach clinics ing rooms, a staff of 500, and an associated nursing on Tuesday, Oct. 9, during the Clinical Congress in and medical school complex. In recognition of his ef- that provided primary care services and specialty referrals for Iraqi citizens. These clinics remain in oper- New Orleans. Meeting attendees are invited to hear forts, the facility has been named the Van Knowles them speak at the plenary session on volunteerism ation today, staffed by an array of international volSurgical Complex. Dr. Knowles is currently develop(GS08, on Monday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-noon) and to meet unteers. ing training programs for residents in general them at a networking reception that evening. Dr. Crabtree annually volunteers with Operation surgery; ear, nose, and throat; obstetrics-gynecology; ■ COURTESY DR. SYLVIA D. CAMPBELL F RAS Will Host Quality Initiatives Symposium at Clinical Congress Clinical Trials Methods Course Comes to Chicago in November he ACS Surgical Research Committee will sponsor the ninth Clinical Trials Methods Course Nov. 9-13, 2007, at College headquarters and the Wyndham Chicago Hotel. Recommended for surgeons who plan to engage in clinical research at a leadership level, the course includes concepts and development of skills in the design, implementation, and analysis of randomized clinical trials; observational studies; the use of large administrative databases; meta-analysis; funding mechanisms and budget development; outcomes (medical, patient-centered, cost); and dissemination of E ach year, the Resident and Associate Society (RAS) sponsors a symposium at the Clinical Congress focusing on a timely topic targeted at surgical residents, young surgeons, and Fellows. “Pay for Performance and Surgical Quality Initiatives: Will the Generalist and Surgical Training Survive in the New Paradigm?” is this year’s session, scheduled for 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7 in New Orleans. The session will examine surgical quality initiatives and their potential impact on resident training and the future practice of surgery. ACS Secretary Courtney M. Townsend, Jr., M.D., FACS, chairman of the department of surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, will discuss pay for performance and its potential pitfalls from the “con” perspective. The “pro” perspective will be provided by ACS Regent Barbara L. Bass, M.D., FACS, chair, department of surgery, The Methodist Hospital, Houston. Dr. Bass will discuss pay for performance and its potential advantages for the patient and the surgeon. Hari Nathan, M.D., chair of the Issues Committee of the RAS, will provide a resident’s perspective on this topic. A representative from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will also participate on the panel. Attendance is open to all RAS members, as well as students and Fellows, and audience participation is encouraged. ■ T results. Participants will work in small groups mentored by a surgeon and a biostatistician to develop a protocol. The course is limited to 50 participants and is only offered every other year; preference is given to ACS members. A discount is offered to those who register by Sept. 7. After that date, the fee is $2,395. Visit www.facs.org/cqi/src/ clinical.html for additional information about the course, a preliminary course schedule, course fees, and a registration form. Questions? Call 312-202-5319 or e-mail mfitzgerald@facs.org. ■ COURTESY DR. THOMAS G. CRABTREE COURTESY DR. VAN C. KNOWLES http://www.facs.org/cqi/src/clinical.html http://www.facs.org/cqi/src/clinical.html
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