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Team WSS!
This time of season is so refreshing – our academic centers are celebrating the graduation of the future of surgery and our community partners are preparing for their start dates a couple of months away! The WSS Council and Committees have been busy with advocacy (Stop the Bleed, advocacy summit etc), Annual Program contract negotiations, revamping our membership committee initiatives and picking up the pace with the Program Committee. We will have exciting news soon regarding the new American College of Surgeon dual dues option program which rolls out later this year – please watch for updates coming soon! As always – please contact me (btjarman@gundersenhealth.org) with any desire to get engaged with our great Society. I hope you all find some down time this summer and look forward to seeing you in November.
Strength and honor!
Benjamin Jarman, MD, FACS
Wisconsin Surgical Society
President
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WSS 2024 Fall Conference - Registration and Abstract Submission Now Open! | |
Join us for the WSS 2023 Fall Conference from November 8-9, 2024 at the American Club. | |
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See below for important dates regarding the conference!
- First call for abstracts | July 3rd
- Registration opens | July 16th
- Abstracts due | August 16th
- Room block closes | October 8th
- Registration closes | October 31st
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WSS Council Member Highlight | |
Elise Lawson, MD, MSHS FACS
President Elect, WSS
Meet the WSS's President Elect, Elise Lawson! Learn more about Elise from her interview below.
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Your current role:
"Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Division of Colorectal Surgery.
Vice-Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Executive Director of the Surgical Collaborative of Wisconsin"
What your role is on the council:
"Currently the Vice-President of WSS and Chair of the Quality and Safety Committee. I’ve been on the WSS Executive Council since 2018 and previously served as Program Committee Chair and Secretary/Treasurer."
The benefits of being part of the Wisconsin Surgical Society:
"Meeting surgeons from around the state and building community!! The annual meeting at the American Club is ALWAYS informative and fun and a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues and meet new people. WSS also contributes to the annual Wisconsin Doctor Day, which includes policy and advocacy educational sessions followed by legislative visits."
What you like to do in your free time:
"Hang out with my kids, travel, hike, Lego, Bake, take care of my office plants"
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WSS Announces May 23 as Stop the Bleed Day in Wisconsin!
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The Wisconsin Surgical Society has support from the state of Wisconsin to proclaim May 23 as Stop the Bleed Day in Wisconsin.
When a person is losing blood, every minute counts. On average, a trauma victim can bleed to death within five minutes, before professional emergency care arrives. The Stop the Bleed initiative was created to offer education and training to improve the survival of victims suffering from bleeding injuries. The program teaches people bleeding-control methods developed by the military and first responders to help everyday people become immediate responders.
The Wisconsin Surgical Society recently received a grant to offer Stop the Bleededucation and training across the state and will be reaching out to counties, employers, and other organizations to offer these important tools.
If you have an interest in offering education and training for your group please reach out to Jeanette May –jmay@wisurgicalsociety.com.
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ACS Upcoming Webinar on Mentorship | |
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Registration is Now Open for an Upcoming Webinar on Mentorship
How to Find a Mentor that Works for You
Monday, August 5, from 10:15 – 11:15 AM US CT
Whether you are a resident, attending, international medical graduate, or an incoming chief, having a mentor will help you in ways you do not anticipate in your career. Finding a mentor who fits your needs and will be able to champion your success is vital. In this moderated Q&A session, hear from experts in the surgical field and discuss how to find the best mentor that fits your needs as a surgeon. Panelists will be from the International Relations Committee, International Medical Graduate Subcommittee, Women in Surgery Committee, and the Committee to Advance DEI. After the moderated discussion, there will be time for an audience Q&A portion.
Link for Information and Registration: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/membership-community/international/webinar/how-to-find-a-mentor/
Ask the Panelists a Question: https://forms.monday.com/forms/0f221623757371e8df1966aaf9426811?r=use1
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Research Study Participation Needed | |
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Are you interested in participating in a research study to advance health outcomes? UW-Madison faculty, Dr. Sarah Jung and Dr. Jacqueline Kruser, are seeking physician participation in the following studies:
Dr. Jung is conducting a research study about recognition of discrimination against trainees in the surgical workplace, feelings about intervening, and potential facilitators and barriers to intervention. You are being asked to participate as a practicing surgeon by completing a 15-min survey and will be offered $50 as compensation for your participation.
Dr. Kruser invites you to participate in a research study called “Improving ICU Care for Older Adults with Serious Illness.” Critical care physicians are invited to join a study about how patients, families, and clinicians understand and discuss difficult decisions for critically ill patients. Your participation would involve one 60-min interview or focus group that will be audio recorded. In appreciation for your participation, you will receive a $50 gift card.
More information on each study can be found below.
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Registration for the SCW 2024 Summer Meeting is now open! | | |
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The meeting will take place on August 10, 2024, at the Heidel House Hotel and Conference Center, 653 Illinois Ave, Green Lake, WI 54941.
Here is what you can expect:
- Registration is FREE
- An estimated 6.25 CME credits will be provided
- SCW will host three meals and a cocktail hour on Saturday.
- Families are encouraged to join and will be included in the cocktail hour and dinner
If you have any questions about the meeting, please reach out to info@scwisonson.org.
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DWD Worker's Compensation Division Seeks Potential Nominees for Health Care Provider Advisory Committee | | |
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The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development's Worker's Compensation Division (DWD WCD) is seeking several physicians, at least one registered nurse, and at least two hospital representatives to serve on the Health Care Provider Advisory Committee. The committee, established through legislation enacted in 2006, meets virtually quarterly to help inform policy and potential legislation related to compensable worker's compensation injuries, including:
- Worker's compensation treatment guidelines that help resolve necessity of treatment disputes in DWD 81 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. The committee is charged with:
- Considering clarifying the description of the WC treatment guidelines.
- Updating the guidelines to include new modalities of treatment, procedures and treatment options for classes of injuries included in the guidelines.
- Expanding the guidelines to cover new types and classes of injuries.
- Other potential projects and research as needed by DWD or the Worker's Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC).
Committee members serve five-year terms and can be reappointed. Additional background details include:
- All committee members must be licensed in and practicing in Wisconsin and health care providers should treat injured employees as part of their practice.
- The committee holds four virtual meetings per year, scheduled on Fridays, and are usually two to three hours long.
- Membership on the Health Care Provider Advisory Committee is not a paid position.
Those with questions or who would like to be considered for potential committee membership may send a copy of a current resume or CV to:
The WCD will review all submissions and coordinate subsequent steps with the DWD secretary, who is the appointing authority. Once final appointments are made, the WCD will contact all nominees and let them know if they are selected for service.
Additional details about the committee are available online at: https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/wc/councils/wcac/hcpac/.
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