Dr. Benjamin Cher, general surgery resident, was recently invited to serve as a program committee member for the Association for Academic Surgery (AAS).
The principal responsibility of the Program Committee members is to review the abstracts submitted for presentation at the annual Academic Surgical Congress. During this time, reviewers will be asked to read and score between 100 and 150 abstracts. Dr. Cher’s term for this committee begins this year and will run through the close of the 2027 Academic Surgical Congress.
The Association for Academic Surgery is committed to being the preeminent organization that pioneers professional development, networking, and inclusivity within the realm of academic surgery. Its mission is to redefine the landscape of academic surgery by driving innovation, embracing transformative change, and reshaping the future of surgical care.