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• International Multidisciplinary Breast Conference in Dubai, UAE
  The 2nd International Multidisciplinary Breast Conference will take place in Dubai, UAE, February 21-23, 2019. This program is co-sponsored by the United Arab Emirates Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. For more information and to register visit: www.conferences.ae/ehome/breastconference/740246/.
• The American Society of Breast Surgeons 2018 Physician Compensation Survey
  The ASBrS is revisiting the salary and compensation survey as a resource for our membership. Our 2013 survey identified a number of important physician factors associated with compensation including type of practice, ownership, location, and fellowship training. The purpose of the current survey is to elicit more detailed information  i.e., part time vs. full time, years in practice, etc., and update compensation values for 2018. We believe these results will better guide our membership in future contract negotiation. - For more details, click here.
• Beginner Oncoplastic Skills Course with Cadaver Lab - Filled to Capacity
  The beginner oncoplastic skills course on November 10, 2018 in Evanston, IL is now full. Your next opportunity to attend this popular course will be on April 30, 2019, during our 20th Annual Meeting's expanded pre-meeting program. Save the date - registration opens in December!
• Mark Your Calendar Now for the 20th Annual Meeting, April 30-May 5, 2019!
  

  The Society's 20th Annual Meeting will be held April 30-May 5, 2019 in Dallas, TX. This year's pre-meeting program will begin on Tuesday, April 30th and will feature hands-on courses in oncoplastic surgery, breast ultrasound, stereotactic breast biopsy, and techniques for prevention and management of lymphedema as well as expanded course offerings on a variety of other topics. Registration begins in December. Click here for more information.

• 2019 ACS/ASBrS International Scholarship
  The American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons are pleased to announce a shared scholarship, the 2019 ACS/ASBrS International Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a surgeon specifically working in breast cancer surgery in underserved and developing areas to improve the quality of breast cancer surgical services. - For more details, click here.
• Call for "How I Do It" Video Submissions Now Open
  The American Society of Breast Surgeons is again inviting YOU to submit a video showing your colleagues your tricks of the trade. Your video can be used to demonstrate how you perform a novel procedure, provide tips or tricks you use on a standard procedure, or show an approach you take to a clinical problem. Videos must be submitted through our online submission portal no later than 3:00 pm ET, November 8, 2018. To review the guidelines and instructions click here.
• Call for Abstracts for 2019 Annual Meeting Open
  Abstract submission for the 2019 meeting is now open. Researchers who want their abstracts considered for presentation must submit them no later than 3:00 pm ET on November 7, 2018. To review the guidelines and instructions click here.

• Military Discount Now Available
  To honor our US military members for their service, the ASBrS is now offering a discounted membership rate. Please visit our membership page for further details regarding eligibility.