AVAS NEWSLETTER

About the Association of VA Surgeons

 

The Association of VA Surgeons (AVAS) is a nonprofit organization comprised of surgeons working in the Veterans Health Administration that strives to promote the interchange of ideas and issues that affect VA surgeons.

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Why JOIN AVAS? Here are a few reasons...

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• Surgical representation of the nations largest integrated healthcare system

• Subscription to JAMA Surgery

• Low annual dues

• Active promotion of resident and student presentations at a national forum

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The collegiality of the group dedicated to improving surgical care for veterans is the most important factor in long-term support and membership.

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  Highlights of 2016 Annual Meeting

 

• Karl Storz Research Award Winner - Ryan Thomas, MD

• Resident Awards Winners:

  • Neel Mansukhani, MD - Best Overall Paper​

  • Trenton Foster, MD - Best Basic Science

  • Elisha Scott, MD - Best Clinical

  • Karina Newhall, MD - 2nd Best Clinical

  • Sherene Sharath - Best Health Services Research

  • Kanwar Thind - Best Student

  • Jyoti Chouhan, MD - Best Quickshot