Events

Most meetings of the Philadelphia Academy of Surgery are held at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia located at 19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA.

The meetings begin with a social hour starting at 6:00 PM, with a dinner served at 6:30 PM. The scientific program will begin around 7:15 PM, followed by a brief business meeting.

Monday, October 9, 2023

5:45PM

The Erb Lecture- Dr. Robert S. D. Higgins MD

Location: 19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA

The Erb Lecture presented by Dr. Robert S. D. Higgins, MD, MSHA. Dr. Higgins is President of Bringham and Women's Hospital, Executive Vice President at Mass General Bringham, And Elizabeth G. and Gary J. Nobel Family Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical school. Presenting: "Leadership in times of Challenge, can we do better? "

Monday, November 6, 2023

5:45pm

The John R. Clarke Lectureship-Dr. Geeta Lal

Location: 19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia PA

The John R. Clarke Lectureship presented by Geeta Lal, MD. Dr. Geeta, Professor, Associate Chief Medical Officer (CMO), and Adult Patient Director. Dr. Geeta is from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Title: "Ergonomics: what every surgeon needs to know"

Monday, December 4, 2023

5:45pm

Rhoads Oration- Dr. Bernard Boulanger

Location: 19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia PA

The Rhoads Oration presented by Bernard Boulanger, MD, MBA, FACS. Dr. Boulanger is the Executive Vice President and CEO, Provider Enterprise for Tower Health. Tower Health is located in West Reading, PA. Dr. Boulanger will also be Inducted to the Philadelphia Academy of Surgery on this day. Presenting: "Corporatization and the Future of Surgery" Residents may register for FREE for December meeting only!

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

5:45PM

Invited Lecturer- Dr. Amit Joshi

Location: 19. S 22nd Street, Philadelphia PA

Invited Lecturer, Dr. Amit Joshi from Cooper University Health Care. He is a Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Presenting: "The Surgical Education Matrix—Collaborating to Improve Outcomes in Training”

Monday, February 12, 2024

5:45PM- 8:30PM

8th Annual Chris Tzarnas Research Paper Competition

Location: 19 S. 22nd Street

Philadelphia Academy host the Resident Research Paper Competition in person at the College of Physicians. (In-person) On February 12, 2024. Abstract Link will open on November 20, 2023.

Monday, March 11, 2024

5:45PM

Invited Lecturer- Dr. Pauline Park

Location: 19. S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia PA

Invited lecturer, Dr. Pauline K. Park from University of Michigan. She is a Professor of Surgery in the Division of Acute Care Surgery and Co-Director of the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at the University of Michigan Hospitals. Title forthcoming.