Medical Resources |
| Below is a listing of links to other informative web sites, sorted by Professional Societies, Journals, Additional Resources. |
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| Professional Societies |
 | The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons |
| The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
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| The American Board of Surgery |
| The American Board of Surgery (ABS) is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1937 for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training and knowledge. Surgeons certified by the ABS, known as diplomates, have completed a minimum of five years of surgical training and successfully completed a written and oral examination process. The ABS currently certifies surgeons in the following fields: general surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, surgical critical care, and surgery of the hand. |
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| The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons |
| The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons is a medical specialty society comprised of more than 6,000 physician members. The mission of the College is to advance the competency of foot and ankle surgeons and the care of their patients by providing continuing education, publishing research, and serving as a source of
information to the public.
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| The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons |
| "The American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS) was formed for the purpose of enhancing patient care
through the furthering of research and education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery."
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| The Arthroscopy Association of North America |
| The Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) exists to "promote, encourage, support and foster ... the development and dissemination of knowledge ... of arthroscopic surgery in order to improve upon the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculo-skeletal system.
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| The Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association |
| The Federated Ambulatory Surgery Association is a nonprofit association representing the interests of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) throughout the nation. FASA represents all aspects of the industry including the physicians, nurses, administrative staff, and owners.
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| American Society of Clinical Oncology |
| ASCO is a non-profit organization, founded in 1964, with overarching goals of improving cancer care and prevention and ensuring that all patients with cancer receive care of the highest quality. More than 23,000 oncology health care practitioners belong to ASCO, representing all oncology disciplines (medical, radiologic, and surgical oncology) and subspecialties.
As the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer, ASCO is committed to advancing the education of oncologists and other oncology professionals, to advocating for policies that provide access to high-quality cancer care, and to supporting the clinical trials system and the need for increased clinical and translational research.
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| American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons |
| The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) is the premier society for colon and rectal surgeons and other surgeons dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum and anus. More than 1,000 ASCRS members are certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
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| Western Thoracic Surgical Association |
| he WTSA associates persons in the western United States and Canada who desire to advance the quality and practice of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery as a specialty; encourages research and study of thoracic and cardiovascular functions and disorders so as to increase knowledge and improve treatment; and holds scientific meetings for the presentation and discussion of topics of interest to thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons and to encourage publication to these proceedings.
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| Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons |
| The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons is the most prestigious, exclusive, and oldest medical institution in the world. The British started the first Royal College in the year 1645, and admitted the most famous doctors, who in turn, trained selected but few other physicians, and honored them with distinct titles signifying membership in the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), as well as the College of Surgeons (MRCS etc...).
After several years of experience, following the MRCP or MRCS award, physicians were selected (not upon their own initiation or application) by the College for further screening and evaluation of their background. They were then bestowed with the honor of becoming a Fellow (FRCP; FRCS), the highest ranks any physician could expect to achieve in their lifetime. The esteemed Royal College consists of an exclusive and honorable group of distinguished, eminent practitioners of medicine and surgery around the world. |
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| American Society of Hand Therapists |
| ASHT is a professional organization comprised of licensed occupational and physical therapists, some of whom have earned the advanced designation, Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), and who specialize in the treatment & rehabilitation of the upper extremity.
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| American College of Surgeons |
| The American College of Surgeons Foundation underscores the vital role that surgeons play in benefiting society by enhancing and extending life for patients of all nationalities, creeds, and economic levels. The Foundation endeavors to help surgery continue to advance and make a positive difference in people’s lives for many generations to come. The American College of Surgeons Foundation invites you to take an active and visible role in increased patient safety, education, and research. |
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| American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery |
| The purposes of the Society is to promote, encourage, foster, and advance the art and science of reconstructive microneurovascular surgery and to establish a forum for teaching, research and free discussion of reconstructive microsurgical methods and principles among the members. |
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| The Society of Thoracic Surgeons |
| The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit educational organization representing more than 5,000 surgeons worldwide who provide heart, lung, esophageal, and other surgical procedures of the chest. Founded in 1964, the Society is dedicated to saving and extending the lives of the patients it serves.
The mission of the Society is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy. |
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| American Society of Transplant Surgeons |
| The American Society of Transplant Surgeons is comprised of over 1150 transplant surgeons, physicians and scientists dedicated to excellence in transplantation surgery through education and research with respect to all aspects of organ donation and transplantation so as to save lives and enhance the quality of life of patients with end stage organ failure. |
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| Journals |
| Gastroenterology |
| Gastroenterology is the most prominent journal in the field of gastrointestinal disease. As the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association, Gastroenterology delivers up-to-date, authoritative, clinically oriented coverage of all areas in gastroenterology. Regular features include articles by leading authorities, reports on the latest treatments for diseases, and an exclusive correspondence section. Gastroenterology is organized into the following sections to make material easy to find: Alimentary Tract; Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Tract; Case Reports; Special Reports and Reviews; and a section on Clinical Challenges which presents more in-depth information on how a diagnosis is reached. An additional feature is the Image of the Month. |
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| Annals of Surgery |
| Annals of Surgery, the world's most highly referenced surgery journal, provides the international medical community with information on significant contributions to the advancement of surgical science and practice. Surgeons look to Annals of Surgery first for innovations in practice and technique. Special editorial features include "Advances in Surgical Technique", which provides up-to-the-minute coverage of current clinical issues, and monthly review articles that cover the most current practice concerns. |
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| Journal of Surgery |
| A Journal of Advances in Surgery |
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| The Journal of the American College of Surgeons |
| The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) is a monthly journal publishing peer-reviewed original contributions on all aspects of surgery. These contributions include, but are not limited to, original clinical studies, review articles, and experimental investigations with clear clinical relevance. In general, case reports are not considered for publication. As the official scientific journal of the American College of Surgeons, JACS has the goal of providing its readership the highest quality rapid retrieval of information relevant to surgeons. |
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| The Lancet |
| THE LANCET is committed to making educational resources accessible to clinicians in resource-poor countries. So the electronic research archive in international health enables authors to self-archive research relevant to medicine in the developing world, with subsequent comments on the research posted alongside.
All papers published in the journal are rigorously peer-reviewed, both qualitatively and statistically. But some topics benefit from more wide-ranging comment before publication. To ensure these papers receive the extra review they deserve we will post them on the e-print server. |
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| European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery |
| The European Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery (EJCTS) provides a medium for the publication of high-quality original scientific reports documenting clinical and experimental advances in surgery of the heart, the great vessels and the chest. |
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| Journal Watch: Gastroenterology |
| Journal Watch Gastroenterology summarizes important medical journal articles about a wide variety of gastroenterology subjects, including hepatitis, GERD, cirrhosis, and dyspepsia. |
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| Additional Resources |
| Medscape |
| Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the Web's most robust and integrated medical information and education tools. |
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