Surgery News is the official newspaper of the American College of Surgeons, the world’s largest organization of surgeons, with more than 70,000 members. Produced through a partnership of the ACS and the Elsevier Society News Group, Surgery News publishes monthly and reaches more than 45,000 ACS members, as well as an additional 12,000 non-member general surgeons. Surgery News draws on the Elsevier Society News Group’s more than 40 years of experience in medical journalism, with a focus on surgical specialties such as general surgery, thoracic, vascular, pediatric, oncology, otolaryngology, colon/rectal, plastic, and urology. Surgery News provides:

Leadership
Surgeons rely on Surgery News for authoritative, specialty-relevant information provided on a timely basis and in a concise format. The respected authority of the American College of Surgeons and the proven medical publishing expertise of the Elsevier Society News Group combine to make Surgery News the news publication of choice for surgeons to keep abreast of developments in their field.

Comprehensive News Coverage
Experienced news reporters provide coverage of clinical, regulatory, legislative, and financial aspects of surgery and medicine. High-quality writing and concise reporting give surgeon readers a broad range of content, including news, emerging changes in surgical practice, opinion, and the latest clinical developments in specialty-specific areas such as analgesia and pain management, critical care surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical oncology, transplant, trauma and burns, urology, and vascular surgery. Coverage also includes surgery of the alimentary tract, abdomen, breast, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, and head and neck. Surgery News provides the latest news and practice resources from the College, from regulatory updates and cutting-edge clinical insights to industry-leading continuing medical education opportunities.

Unparalleled Meeting Coverage
A highly qualified staff of Elsevier Society News Group writers and editors covers hundreds of clinical meetings annually, including meetings specifically tailored to surgery. Scientific reports that change practice reach Surgery News readers months in advance of their publication in medical journals. Whether it's research presented at the annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, the deliberations of the Food and Drug Administration advisory committees, or clinical pearls from a regional CME meeting, Surgery News reporters find the news that surgeons can use to enhance their practice.

Expert Perspective and Commentary
The thought leaders of surgery contribute regularly to the columns and features in Surgery News. "The 2020 Vision" focuses on emerging trends that are affecting the practice of surgery. Clinical trial updates and new indications for drugs inform surgeons of the latest research developments. "Covering Your Assets" offers financial management advice, and “The Right Choice” probes the kind of ethical questions encountered by many surgeons.

Editorial Experience and Integrity
Medical Editor in Chief Lazar Greenfield, M.D., FACS, guides the content of Surgery News and presides over an active editorial advisory board of surgeons with a wide range of expertise.

Elizabeth Wood, Editor
Surgery News
Elizabeth Wood joined the IMNG in 2004. Previously she worked for several professional and trade associations in Washington, D.C., most recently as manager of the American Chemical Society's copy editing group.