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SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun

November 22, 2020 by Julie Miller

As I enter my eighth month of SAGES presidency, it appears surreal that my whole presidency has basically been a virtual one. What it also means is that everyone else's  life over the last eight months has been the same. We're still battling the virus and … [Read more...] about SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun

Filed Under: President Posts Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, horacio asbun, strategic plan

SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun

July 14, 2020 by Julie Miller

Horacio Asbun photo

As I enter my fourth month as SAGES president, during continued unprecedented times in our collective lives, I am reminded that SAGES is an extraordinary organization. Although we're not able to meet in person for the 2020 annual meeting, the work and … [Read more...] about SAGES Update from President Horacio Asbun

Filed Under: President Posts Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, cvgsc, Delphi, george berci, george floyd, horacio asbun, messages, racism, SCOPE

Message from Horacio J. Asbun – SAGES President

April 17, 2020 by Horacio Asbun

Horcio Asbun, MD 2020-2021 SAGES President

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are realizing just how extensively our lives are being affected by it.  It curtails our freedom during our daily work life; we are no longer the ones deciding who gets to have surgery, or how many surgical masks we … [Read more...] about Message from Horacio J. Asbun – SAGES President

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Message from the President: April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 by Aurora Pryor

Despite ending my SAGES presidency in the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to reach out to the SAGES membership and thank each one of you that contributed to SAGES in some way to make this an incredible year.  I have been honored to serve as your … [Read more...] about Message from the President: April 3, 2020

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A Message from the SAGES President

March 23, 2020 by SAGES Webmaster

These are uncertain times for all of us facing the COVID-19 pandemic. As surgeons, we are seeing a halt to our elective practice, a transition to virtual clinic visits, and potential redeployment into areas of the front line in ICUs or medical wards that … [Read more...] about A Message from the SAGES President

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Remembering Our Second SAGES President – Kenneth Forde, MD

June 6, 2019 by SAGES Webmaster

We are sad to share with our SAGES family that Dr. Kenneth Forde passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 2. Dr. Forde was a giant in the world of surgery, the definition of grace and class, and a true statesman. He was the co-founder of SAGES … [Read more...] about Remembering Our Second SAGES President – Kenneth Forde, MD

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Message from The President

February 28, 2017 by SAGES Webmaster

Daniel J. Scott, MD, FACS, President, SAGES When assuming the SAGES presidency 11 months ago, I could not imagine what the year would entail and how fast the time would go by. Indeed, I now find myself drafting my annual meeting presidential address … [Read more...] about Message from The President

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General Surgery News Interview with L. Michael Brunt, MD – SAGES Past President

July 27, 2015 by SAGES Webmaster

Michael Brunt and Rick Greene GenSurgNews Interview SAGES 2015

Immediate SAGES Past President, L. Michael Brunt, MD speaks with past president, Rick Greene, MD about current and future initiatives of the society, including safely using surgical energy and preventing bile duct injuries. Watch and comment on … [Read more...] about General Surgery News Interview with L. Michael Brunt, MD – SAGES Past President

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SAGES Welcomes New Board of Governors, Officers and President Dr. Brian Dunkin

May 14, 2015 by SAGES Webmaster

Brian J. Dunkin

Advancing Telementoring and Improving Outcomes to be Top Priorities The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) announced the election of Brian J. Dunkin, M.D., as President on April 18th as part of the SAGES 2015 Annual … [Read more...] about SAGES Welcomes New Board of Governors, Officers and President Dr. Brian Dunkin

Filed Under: Blog, President Posts Tagged With: brian dunkin, daniel scott, quality summit

Message from the President – Summer 2014

June 17, 2014 by L. Michael Brunt

L. Michael Brunt, MD

It is a tremendous honor and privilege to serve as your SAGES President for the coming year. It was 22 years ago that I became a SAGES member and attended my first SAGES meeting in Washington, DC. The atmosphere at that meeting was electrifying and I will … [Read more...] about Message from the President – Summer 2014

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