2023 Call for Abstracts
2023 Call For Abstracts
The Program Committee of the Southern California Chapter, American College of Surgeons, invites your participation in the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara, CA, January 20-22, 2023. You are invited to submit an abstract on a clinical or laboratory research project of your choice.
Abstracts will only be accepted through the online submission form – the form will open for submissions on July 15, 2022 and will accept submissions through the deadline of September 14, 2022. Abstracts must conform to the Instructions for Preparation of Abstract, and may not have been submitted to a journal for publication, published previously, or presented at a national or regional meeting prior to the 2023 Chapter meeting.
Submit Articles to The American Surgeon
Submit Articles to The American Surgeon
As the various levels of COVID-19 lockdowns have brought many of us into clinical inactivity, it may be a good time to finish some of the clinical and research publications that have been set aside over the years. The American Surgeon can always use good content from the members of the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. They are looking for high-quality clinical studies of interest to surgeons in active practice.
Membership Renewal
Membership Renewal
For current Chapter members, the Membership year is January to December each year. Renewal invoices have been mailed, but you have the option of renewing your membership online! You will need your membership login information - your username is your Chapter ID number on your renewal invoice. Contact the Chapter office if you need assistance.
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The Southern California Chapter, the largest and most active in the American College of Surgeons, has become a strong, relevant force representing both surgeons and surgical patients. Be part of the movement and JOIN the Chapter today! Dues are $150/year.
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