Events
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? "
The Erb Lecture- Dr. Robert S. D. Higgins MD
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"
The John R. Clarke Lectureship-Dr. Geeta Lal
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!
Rhoads Oration- Dr. Bernard Boulanger
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”
Invited Lecturer- Dr. Amit Joshi
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.
8th Annual Chris Tzarnas Research Paper Competition
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.
Invited Lecturer- Dr. Pauline Park
PAS Meeting Photos

Drs. Clyde Barker, Douglas Fraker (2014 Rhoads Orator), & Jeffrey Drebin during the Academy's December 2014 meeting.

Incoming President Chris Tzarnas congratulating outgoing President Jeffrey Drebin for his service, on behalf of the Fellows of the Academy

Drs. Andres Castellanos, William Erb, Robert Martindale and Jeffrey Drebin during the Academy's November 2014 meeting

Dr. Aley El-Din Tohamy, new member of the Academy with Dr. Babak Abai

Secretary Babak Abai, Speaker Clifford Ko, President Jeffrey Drebin

Incoming President Jeffrey Drebin congratulating outgoing President Thomas Bauer for his service, on behalf of the Fellows of the Academy

Dr. Andres Castellanos with January's speaker, Dr. Omar Bholat

Dr. Henry A. Pitt, new member of the Academy with Dr. John Clarke

Dr. Dawn Salvatore, new member of the Academy with Dr. Babak Abai

Dr. Qiong (John) Yang, new member of the Academy with Dr. Hitoshi Hirose

Dr. Timothy Gardner, the 2013 Rhoads Orator, and President Bauer

Secretary Abai, Speaker Rajesh Aggarwal, President Bauer
Stanley Dudrick receiving his Honorary Fellowship Certificate from President, Thomas Bauer during the Academy's September 2013 meeting.

Drs. Carpenter and Bauer with the January speaker, Dr. Sands.

Incoming President Thomas Bauer congratulating outgoing President Jeffrey Carpenter for his service, on behalf of the Fellows of the Academy.

Drs. Jeffrey Carpenter, President, Linton Whitaker, 2012 Rhoads Orator, following the December 2012 meeting.

Drs. Chris Tzarnas, Program Chair, Selwyn Rogers, Speaker, and Past-Presidents Chris Pezzi and Linwood Haith following the November 2012 meeting.