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Join Us for the 2025 NY Chapter ACS Surgical Symposium at The Sagamore!

Join us at the beautiful Sagamore Hotel & Resort for an  experience in surgical  education, hands-on learning and networking. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake George, this year’s NY Chapter ACS Surgical Symposium offers a blend of expert-led discussions,  innovative research, and interactive skills competitions designed for surgeons at every stage of their careers.

Whether you’re a fellow, resident, seasoned surgeon, or part of the surgical team, this symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn, collaborate, and grow in a scenic setting. Plus, with The Sagamore’s renowned amenities and family-friendly atmosphere, you can turn your conference experience into a memorable getaway.

Secure your spot today—register today!

Thank you to our planning committee members:

  • Chair: Reza F. Saidi, MD FACS
  • William Doscher, MD FACS
  • Danielle A. Katz, MD FACS
  • Lauren Audrey Licata, MD FACS
  • Nandita Nettu Mahajan, MD
  • Alessandra Laura Moore, MD FACS
  • Mark A. Reiner, MD FACS
  • Giuseppe Serena, MD
  • Radhika Tandon, Medical Student
  • Michael A Vella, MD FACS
  • Robert J Winchell, MD FACS

Registration Fees  |  Click here to register

  • NY Chapter Fellows – $200.00
    Active Fellows of the College who are current on Chapter Dues.

  • Associate Fellow – $100.00
  • Resident – $100.00
  • Medical Student – $100.0
  • Retired and Senior Fellows – $100.00        

  • Non-Member – $250.00
    Includes allied health professionals and NY surgeons assigned to our Chapter but have not paid membership dues.

Meeting Features

    • Call for Abstracts for Fellows, Resident & Medical Students. The deadline to Submit an Abstract was March 14, 2025. 

    • Stump the Experts: Interesting Trauma Cases Residents & Fellows are invited to submit their cases for the "Stump the Experts: Interesting Trauma Cases" panel discussion taking place on Sunday, May 4 at 7:30am.

    • Stop The Bleed Training Session
      Dr. Michael Vella and his team will be hosting two “stop the bleed” training sessions at the symposium. Free for registered symposium attendees. Pre-registration is required, since space is limited.

    • Keynote Address: Update from the American College of Surgeons Executive Director & CEO Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS

    • Surgical Skills Competition: We are excited to announce a Surgical Skills Competition! Teams of attendees will compete against each other in a series of timed surgical challenges. The competition will be sponsored by Intuitive/DaVinci.

    Target Audience

    • Surgeons, fellows, residents, and medical students

    • Surgical and physician assistants, registered nurses, office managers, data registrars, medical association personnel, residency program coordinators, non-surgeon physicians, PhDs

    • Allied health professionals


    Hotel Accommodations| Your reservation can be made using this link.

    1. Click “Select Dates” to enter “Arrival & Departure” dates.  You'll have to enter in the dates you plan to attend. Dates of conference are: 5/2/2025 -5/4/2025
    2. Enter “Number of Guests” and click “Check Availability”. 
    3. Click on “Room Types” and select desired room type(s).
    4. Complete the reservation by filling in your contact and billing information. Fields in bold are required.

    You can also make a reservation via the Sagamore website
    1. Simply click “Book Now” on the upper right-side corner of the screen
    2. Select Code Type “Group/Block Code”
    3. Enter Group/Block Code:  7878268
    4. Click “Check Availability
    5. Click “Select Dates” and enter Arrival & Departure dates, and # of guests.

    Should you require special assistance, you may call our reservations department directly at 866-385-6221 and identify yourself as being with "NY Chapter of the American College of Surgeons"

     All reservations must be made by the cut-off date of May 1st 

    Accreditation Statement


    Confirmations

    All registered participants will receive a confirmation via e-mail.

    Refund Policy

    A handling fee of $25 is deducted for cancellation. Refund requests must be received by mail or email one week prior to the course. No refund will be made thereafter.

    On-Site Registration

    For on-site registration, add $25 to the appropriate category above (available only if space permits–please call first).
    Please note: Registration will not be processed unless accompanied by payment.

    About us

    Uniting efforts to improve the quality of surgical practice in New York and care to surgical patients.

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    Contact us

    New York Chapter American College of Surgeons
    150 State Street, Floor 4, Albany NY 12207                         
    Phone: (518) 953-5401 | Fax: (518) 514-1424

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