1. ACS Louisiana Chapter “CHAPTER SUCCESS STORIES”
2015 Leadership Summit
ACS Louisiana Chapter
“CHAPTER SUCCESS STORIES”

2. Bill Richardson, MD, FACS
- Past Chapter President(2013)
- Current LA-ACS Governor

3. ABOUT LA-ACS LA chapter was chartered January 28,1952
In Louisiana there are 512 FACS/members of the College
380 Fellows are LA Chapter members, but always working towards 100% participation

4. ANNUAL MEETING
LA Chapter hosts a two-day annual meeting each January, offering CME and Self-Assessment educational activities
Average annual meeting attendance is 150 surgeons and residents
Industry supported via sponsorships and exhibitors
Special interest sessions in 2016 include NSQIP and advocacy presentations

5. ANNUAL MEETING
Our meeting includes: - Two guest speakers - Resident Paper Awards - Poster Competition - Resident Jeopardy - ACS Update-by College president or officer - Socio-Economic topics - Mock Orals

6. MOCK ORAL EXAM Lunch and orientation with residents and faculty
Open to Fellows and PGY-4 Residents
20 examiners and 14 resident participants
10 chapter members donated the use of their hotel rooms during the exam
Total program was approx. 4.5 hours and concluded with a wrap-up…then a celebratory social/Happy Hour!
Chapter YFA Committee secured sponsorship for lunch & Happy Hour!

7. SOCIAL MEDIA Chapter Twitter Account & Facebook page since 2014
Currently more than 30 followers on each social networking platform
Twitter and FB promoted on all chapter s, annual meeting information and chapter dues invoices Regular postings of surgical news, College news and chapter events promotion
Redesigned chapter web site to be more mobile phone friendly