2024 Annual Meeting
Florida Chapter’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Edward M. Copeland, III, MD, FACS Research Symposium
May 17-19, 2024
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida
Venue Information
Rosen Shingle Creek
9939 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
Rising above the horizon stands Rosen Shingle Creek® Hotel, a sight welcoming you to experience the personal touch of an independent, full service, luxury hotel with all the amenities you expect. The location is prime—on Universal Boulevard, east of the Orange County Convention Center North/South expansion, and 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. Rosen Shingle Creek’s third and best-known quality creates the perfect trifecta—award-winning customer service.
ROOM RATE: $179.00, plus tax
MAKE RESERVATIONS: Reservations can be made at the group rate here, by April 26.
For questions regarding housing, please reach out to Michelle Sarcletti at msarcletti@facs.org.
Learn about special offers from VisitOrlando for 2024 Florida Chapter Annual Meeting attendees here!
Paper Competition and Spectacular Cases
The Florida Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (FCACS) Surgical Education Committee invites the submission of abstracts for the Distinguished Edward M. Copeland, MD Resident Paper Competition and Spectacular Cases Competition. Accepted abstracts will be presented on Saturday, May 18.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
February 15, 2024
Deadline Extended: March 5, 2024
Finalist Notification
Early April
Abstract Lead Author Registration Deadline
April 15, 2024
Annual Meeting
May 17-19, 2024
Industry Partners
You are invited to exhibit in the 2024 Florida Chapter Annual Meeting & Edward M. Copeland III, MD, FACS Research Symposium and Business Meeting on May 17-19, 2024 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando Florida.
The Florida Chapter, American College of Surgeons (FCACS) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization of board certified surgeons who serve as a voice for all surgeons working in the frequently intense and ever changing field of surgery.
The 2024 Edward M. Copeland III, MD, FACS Research Symposium and Business Meeting invitations are sent to all surgeon members of the American College of Surgeons from Florida (the third largest state by population of the United States). Additionally, the conference will provides you with a unique opportunity to reach your target audience which will consist of surgeons, nurses, and hospital administrators.
Learn more about this year’s industry options!
Program
*Program subject to change.
Program
Friday, May 17, 2024
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Rohan Joseph, MD, FACS, Program Chair and President-Elect
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Resident Poster Presentations
Presenters to be announced
1:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Break
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Robotics Session with Intuitive
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Spectacular Case Presentations
Presenters to be announced
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Break
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Resident Top Gun / Skills Competition with Applied Medical
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3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Resident Jeopardy
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5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Break
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Speed Networking
Mentors should be ACS fellows at any stage in practice willing to share time and perspective with current early surgeons and trainees.
Mentees are individuals still in training or associate members of the college looking to get advice on a topic related to a surgical career.
For those of you who have participated in the past, you know it is always a lot of fun and great way to network and make new connections.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Saturday, May 18, 2024
6:30 am - 7:30 am
Woman in Surgery Breakfast
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Plenary Session One
How can Robotics Transform Your Foregut and HPB Practice | Sharona Ross, MD, FACS
New Developments on Gastroesophageal Cancer Treatment | Jose Pimento, MD, FACS
Fluoroscence Guided Surgery for General Surgeons | Ana Pena, MD, FACS
Updates in MX of LN Positive DZ for Melanoma | Matt Perez, MD, FACS
Mastery Learning | Marcela Bailez, MD
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Break with Industry Partners
9:15 am - 9:45 am
ACS Update
Tyler Hughes, MD, FACS, First Vice-President of the American College of Surgeons
9:45 am - 10:30 am
Florida Committee on Trauma Session
Peter Pappas, MD, FACS; Patrcia Byers, MD, FACS; Lawrence Lottenberg, MD, FACS; John Armstrong, MD, FACS
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break with Industry Partners
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Resident Paper Competition
Presenters to be announced
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Lunch
ACS Foundation, Business Meeting
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Advocacy Session
Mark Dobbertien, DO, FACS; Ross Goldberg, MD, FACS; Sen. Jason Brodeur; Rep. Jennifer Canady
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Plenary Session Two
Use of radar rocalization to facilitate oncologic resections outside the breast | John Mullinax, MD, FACS
Contemporary mx of the axilla in breast cancer | Manny Gabriel, MD, FACS
Training the next generation of service minded surgeon leaders | William Inabnet, MD, FACS
Watch and Wait for rectal cancer: update on current practices | Seth Felder, MD, FACS
The digital OR of the future (ie NOW) with video based analytics | Jay Redan, MD, FACS
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Break with Industry Partners
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Quality, Communication, and Risk in Surgery
Tyler Hughes, MD, FACS, First Vice-President of the American College of Surgeons
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Fireside Chat with Surgical Chairs
Lawrence Lottenberg, MD, FACS; Shaikh Hai, MD, FACS; Wade Douglas, MD, FACS; Murray Shames, MD, FACS; William Inabnet, MD, FACS; Gilbert Upchurch, MD, FACS
5:15 pm - 5:30 pm
Awards and Closing Remarks
Sunday, May 19, 2024
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Showcase of Florida’s Training Programs
Participants to be announced
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Industry Presentations to C-Suite
Participants to be announced