Southeastern Surgical Congress

SESC Information

For more than seventy years, the Southeastern Surgical Congress has dedicated its resources to seeing that the general surgeon is equipped to meet the challenges of change. Through education and representation, the Southeastern Surgical Congress is working to connect the general surgeon to the future of the profession.

The Southeastern Surgical Congress strives to benefit humanity by the continuing education of its members in the science of surgery and the ethical and competent practice of the art so that the health and welfare of patients may be constantly improved.

The largest regional surgical society in America, the Southeastern Surgical Congress, was organized in 1930 as an association of surgeons in the states of Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Delaware and Puerto Rico were included in 1965, New Jersey in 1978, and Pennsylvania in 1994.

EDUCATION

The primary purpose of the Southeastern Surgical Congress is to produce superior continuing medical education for the practicing general surgeon. The annual scientific meeting, held in February each year, is oriented to teaching updated, practical clinical skills at low cost. These annual meetings are held in exciting, convenient locations where activities can be planned for the family members who attend.

The annual scientific program has an interactive format and presents opportunities for the practicing surgeon to be involved on a one-to-one basis in a dynamic organization.

The Southeastern Surgical Congress, in conjunction with the Southwestern Surgical Congress, presents a Comprehensive Clinical Review Course in General Surgery every September.

Southeastern Surgical Congress - Connecting you to opportunities for maintaining clinical competency.

Highlights from past Scientific Meetings

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

Each member receives a subscription to THE AMERICAN SURGEON. Published monthly by the Southeastern Surgical Congress, this peer-reviewed journal is produced by general surgeons for general surgeons. In addition to publishing papers presented at several scientific meetings, the journal publishes selected unsolicited manuscripts on a wide variety of general surgical topics, emphasizing a clinical, hands-on approach.

REPRESENTATION

As befits its role as the largest regional surgical society, the Southeastern Surgical Congress has an active leadership role in representing the practicing general surgeon in socioeconomic affairs. The Southeastern Surgical Congress has representatives on the Advisory Council for Surgery, the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons, and the American Board of Surgery. Working in tandem with other regional societies brings additional influence and increased awareness of the problems facing general surgeons. Members are encouraged to relay concerns regarding these governing bodies by contacting the representatives by mail, fax, or e-mail.

Your membership in the Southeastern Surgical Congress provides access for your views to the broad surgical arena.

Southeastern Surgical Congress - Connecting you to the governing bodies of the surgical community.

MEMBERSHIP

Any surgeon who meets the education criteria is eligible for membership in the Southeastern Surgical Congress. Membership is not limited in number, nor is it exclusive. Surgeons in training can benefit from membership by participating in the educational and networking activities of the annual scientific meeting.

Southeastern Surgical Congress - Connecting you with the surgeons of the region.

For further information about the Congress, you may view the SESC Mission Statement and the Articles of Incorporation which include the By-Laws of the Congress.