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Dear Colleagues,
I am extremely delighted to announce that the 86th Annual Surgical Update of the International College of Surgeons-United States Section (ICS-US) will be held from April 10-12, 202 at the North Charleston Marriott Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina. I invite you to mark your calendars today and plan to join us for our 2024 US Section annual meeting next year.
I also extend a cordial invitation to the members of the American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons who as our educational partner for almost 20 years, will be joining us for their 48th Annual Scientific Meeting. The Academy's participation in our event has increased the overall success of our joint meetings. The collaboration between our groups has been vital to the success of both organizations.
The preliminary schedule is now available below. We plan to begin our program on Thursday afternoon, April 10th, with keynote presentations, a debate, and a session focusing on the latest in Plastic Surgery. Additional special lectures as well as specialty sessions will be included during the remaining two days of educational programming to provide ample AMA Category 1 CME credit.
The content on this page represents our official "First Announcement" for the annual meeting. We will also send e-mail messages with meeting related links included as new information becomes available. Be sure to watch your e-mail inbox as well as your regular mail for updates about meeting registration, hotel reservations and the latest scientific program.
Charleston is the home of the Medical University of South Carolina and a number of faculty members are scheduled to join us as invited speakers during our scientific sessions. The development of the scientific program is coming along nicely and will be finalized very soon. Scroll down to review the information currently available. Charleston is also an extremely historic city that will provide a wealth of social opportunities to all who attend our conference. No activities are currently planned for Friday evening, so you will be able to go out, explore and have some fun.
Our meeting venue the North Charleston Marriott blends modern accommodations infused with southern charm. Set just outside of historic downtown Charleston and just minutes from the Charleston International Airport (CHS), this stunning hotel is within reach of the area’s most popular attractions, beaches, and top-rated businesses. More information will be posted on FICS Online as we approach the meeting date, but if you don’t want to wait, visit the Charleston CVB website at https://www.charlestoncvb.com/
Please watch your mail and email for updates. You should also visit our website regularly as this will be your primary source for the most current information related to our conference. Whether you know about Charleston and have visited before or if you have never had a chance to visit, this is a perfect opportunity to discover everything there is to do in this beautiful part of the Eastern part of the country. An abundance of activities, fine dining, entertainment as well as top notch education will all be part of the ICSUS 86th Annual Surgical Update in Charleston this coming April.
I hope to see you there!
Sharique Nazir, MD
2025 President, United States Section
International College of Surgeons
VENUE
North Charleston Marriott
4770 Goer Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406
Click HERE to reserve your room.
Rooms start at $219.
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE IS March 10, 2025. After this date rates & availability can no longer be guaranteed. Make your arrangements as soon as possible to guarantee your accommodations. To ensure you receive our special room rate, please identify yourself as an attendee of the International College of Surgeons – 2025 Annual Surgical Update, when making your reservations by phone.
Preliminary CME Program
The following is being planned for the 86th Annual Surgical Update in Charleston this coming April.
Sessions, speakers, topics, presentations included are tentative and subject to change.
Specific finalized dates and times for each session will be provided in early 2025.
Course Sponsor
International College of Surgeons - United States Section
An ACCME Accredited Provider
Educational Programming
The following sessions are planned as of December 6, 2024 and subject to change.
Detailed Program information coming soon!
Thursday, April 10, 2025 - 2pm to 6pm
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Lectures
ICSUS Presidential Debate
Plastic Surgery Forum
Friday, April 11, 2025 - 8am to 6pm
Robotic & Technology Symposium
AANOS - Neurosurgery & Orthopaedic Program Part 1
Surgical Consortium to include:
- Global Surgery
- Too Hot To Handle: Hot Topics in Rural Surgery
- Crisis Intervention Surgery: Global Surgery in War and Conflict Zones
Lunch presentation by Legally Mine
Updates on Transplant
Annual Research Scholarship Competition
Medical Publishing Workshop
Saturday, April 12, 2025
AANOS Orthopaedic & Neurology/Neurosurgery Program Part 2
Bariatric Surgery Forum
Dr. Andre Crotti Lecture
Dr. Arno Roscher Endowed Lecture
American College of Surgeons President's Lecture
Honor's Lunch
Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
ICS Plenary Session
Surgical Oncology
Advocacy Workshop and Young Professional Networking & Mentoring Session (concurrent)
Anastamosis Workshop