News From the College

College seeks Medical Director for Washington, D.C. Office


 

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has initiated a search for a full-time staff position: Medical Director, Division of Advocacy and Health Policy (DAHP). The individual selected for this position will be based in the ACS Washington Office and will work with the staff of the DAHP and other areas of the College.

Responsibilities of this position will include but not be limited to: attending quality, coalition, congressional, administration, and other meetings related to health care issues; supporting policy and network development; contributing to publications and committee work assignments; and serving as a staffing and budgeting resource. Only Fellows of the College will be considered for this position. View the complete job description at http://www.facs.org/ahp/employ/index.html. Interested Fellows should send a CV and a Statement of Interest by e-mail to: acssearchcom@facs.org. Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2013. (The American College of Surgeons is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, AA/EEO/M/F/D/V.)

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