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APDS’ Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s sponsored three September webinars— Navigating the 2020-2021 General Surgery Match Process – Moderators: Tania Arora, MD and Brandon Propper, MD Enhancing Your Recruitment of URM General Surgery Candidates in the 2020-2021 Virtual Match, which featured: Read More

APDS will be holding an educational program during the virtual ACS Clinical Congress on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, from 10:00 am – 11:55 am EST. You can register online here. 10:00 am Welcome Remarks – Benjamin T. Jarman, MD, FACS, Read More

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee has worked over the past year to advance understanding of the value of diversity in our training programs and institutions. We must build inclusive programs in order to recruit and retain under-represented minorities. Ultimately, we Read More

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To receive CME credits for the APDS Virtual Meeting please complete the evaluation form and return via email to APDS at info@apds.org no later than May 18th, 2020 CME credits will be submitted to ACS. Click here to download the Read More

The current pandemic poses significant challenges for program directors as they continue to educate surgery residents and ensure their safety in the workplace.  In response, the APDS has compiled some useful resources and links for program directors and education staff.  Read More

Dear APDS Members: The Association of Program Directors in Surgery is aware of the disruption that the Coronavirus outbreak has had on the interview process of many fellowship applications.  While individual programs and specialty societies ultimately control the fellowship application Read More

APDS Research & Education Fund Limited Project Grant on the topic of: “Method to assess student aptitude and factors that impact residency performance” RFP Deadline Thursday, January 28th, 2021 at 11:59pm EST Download RFP Application here