What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12KFRIEDMAN ANNUAL AWARD DINNER/ESSAY CONTEST - RESIDENTS SUBMIT PAPERS IN RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CATEGORIES FOR REVIEW IN THE COMPETITION, PROVIDING THE LATEST PERTINENT INFORMATION TO THE SURGICAL COMMUNITY.
What they call their work
What they do
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Medical Professional Education & Training 4 activities
- Holds annual chapter meeting with national leadership addressConvenes an annual chapter meeting each June featuring an address by the President of the American College of Surgeons, fostering engagement and dissemination of national updates to local members.
- Hosts Annual Clinic Day and Multi-Specialty Surgical SymposiumConducts an annual Clinic Day and Multi-Specialty Surgical Symposium each December in collaboration with the Nassau Surgical Society, bringing together surgical professionals for education and knowledge exchange.
- Hosts annual young surgeons meeting and dinnerOrganizes an annual meeting and dinner event for young surgeons to connect early-career professionals with experienced members through guest speakers and networking opportunities.
- Organizes continuing medical education field tripsPlans and conducts field trips to leading medical centers to enhance surgical knowledge and techniques among members, supporting ongoing professional development.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 2 activities
- Advocacy representation in Washington, D.C.Sends a contingent of surgeons annually to Washington, D.C. for Federation Legislation Day to meet with Senators and Representatives and advocate for surgical care policies.
- Represents surgical community on state-level committeesSends representatives to Albany and statewide committees—including the State Medicare Board, Emergency Services, and Cancer Advisor groups—to advocate for surgical interests at the state policy level.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 2 activities
- Hosts annual award dinnerHosts an annual award dinner to recognize and honor individuals for their contributions to the field of surgery and the surgical community.
- Organizes Murry Friedman Resident Essay/Abstract CompetitionHosts the annual Murry Friedman Resident Essay/Abstract Competition in May, inviting surgical residents to submit research and clinical papers, with prize awards recognizing outstanding contributions.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Operates chapter website with member resourcesMaintains a chapter website featuring news, event calendar, and member directories to support communication and engagement within the surgical community.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Organizes receptions during Clinical CongressHosts a cocktail reception each October during the Clinical Congress in San Diego, attended by chapter members and national leaders including the ACS Executive Director, to foster professional connections.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Supports early-career surgeons through Young Surgeons programRuns a Young Surgeons program for Fellows under 45 years of age to support professional growth, networking, and leadership development within the chapter.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts hospital quality surveys through Hospital Standardization ProgramPerforms hospital surveys to evaluate the quality of surgical care as part of the American College of Surgeons’ Hospital Standardization Program.
- Leadership development for young surgeons in advocacySends a young surgeon representative annually to Washington, D.C. to participate in advocacy and leadership training, building capacity for future engagement in health policy.
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Who runs it
- BRIAN KEITH MCNEIL — SEC, TREASURER
- JOSE PRINCE MD FACS — PRESIDENT
- SHAHRIYOUR ANDAZ MD FACS — VICE PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- American College of Surgeons Network — Brooklyn & Long Island Chapter is a chartered chapter of the American College of Surgeons, operating under its governance and mission.
- American College of Surgeons Network — Brooklyn & Long Island Chapter is a regional chapter of the national American College of Surgeons.
- American College of Surgeons Network — Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter is a regional chapter of the national organization.
- FraSca Design Group Partner — Website design and development partner
- FraSca Design Group Partner — Website design and development partner for the Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons.
- Nassau Surgical Society Partner — Collaborates with the Nassau Surgical Society to host the Annual Clinic Day and Multi-Specialty Surgical Symposium.
How they approach the work
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- Education-Integrated Advocacymethodology: education_and_advocacyBy combining continuing medical education with policy advocacy, the Chapter strengthens surgeons' capacity to influence health policy, because educated professionals are better equipped to engage in evidence-based lobbying and constituent outreach.
- Hospital Standardization for Quality Improvementmethodology: hospital-standardizationBy deploying hospital surveyor evaluations, the Chapter improves the quality of surgical care through standardized assessment and feedback, because consistent benchmarks drive measurable improvements in clinical performance.
- Policy Advocacy Through Surgeon Engagementmethodology: policy-advocacyBy directly engaging surgeons with state and federal officials and educating them on policy issues, the Chapter advances surgical interests because empowered surgeon-constituents are more effective advocates for systemic change.