Symposium Overview
Professionalism is central to surgical excellence. It influences how surgeons care for patients, communicate with colleagues, collaborate within teams, and prepare the next generation of surgeons.
Exploring Professionalism in Surgical Specialties brings together surgical faculty, trainees, and healthcare leaders to examine the behaviors, decisions, and environments that strengthen trust, teamwork, and professional practice.
Featured Keynote Speaker
Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP
Former Chief Executive Officer, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
Senior Fellow and Administrative Director, ACGME Center for Professionalism and the Future of Medicine
Symposium Highlights
- Expert perspectives from leaders in professionalism and surgery
- Real-world case discussions examining professionalism challenges across surgical specialties
- Ethical decision-making, accountability, and trust in surgical practice
- Professional identity formation and trainee engagement
- Building cultures of respect, integrity, and excellence
Program Highlights
- Welcome and Opening Remarks — Elias Traboulsi, MD and the Organizing Committee
- Surgical Professionalism in Practice — Real cases, real conversations, and real challenges
- Keynote Lecture and Discussion — Thomas J. Nasca, MD, MACP
- Focused workshops on AI in Surgical Research, Practice and Education, Social Media and the Surgical Specialties, Professional issues in Staff and Trainees, and Owning the Hidden Curriculum in Surgical Training
Who Should Attend
Surgical faculty, program directors, residents and fellows, graduate medical education leaders, and healthcare professionals committed to advancing professionalism in surgery.