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
Message from the President: April 3, 2020
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
A Message from the SAGES President
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
Remembering Our Second SAGES President – Kenneth Forde, MD
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
Message from The President
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
General Surgery News Interview with L. Michael Brunt, MD – SAGES Past President
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
SAGES Welcomes New Board of Governors, Officers and President Dr. Brian 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
Message from the President – Summer 2014
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
SAGES Welcomes New Board of Governors, Officers and President Dr. Michael Brunt
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) announced the election of L. Michael Brunt, M.D., as its new president on April 5th as part of the SAGES Annual Meeting. Dr. Brunt is Professor of Surgery, Director of the Minimally … [Read more...] about SAGES Welcomes New Board of Governors, Officers and President Dr. Michael Brunt
Message from the President – Winter 2014
It is now about half-way through my year as President. It has been a busy time, reflecting the energy of SAGES and the commitment of its members to work on behalf of our favourite specialty society. We held a retreat and the mid-year Board meeting in … [Read more...] about Message from the President – Winter 2014