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May 30 & 31, 2025 | Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort

 Join us for the VA-ACS 2025 Annual Meeting at the stunning Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel! This is a fantastic opportunity for surgeons to connect, collaborate, and advance their skills while enjoying the beauty of the coast. Bring your family along for a memorable getaway with beachside relaxation and family-friendly activities. Don't miss this meeting!


Join us for a Group Dinner, sponsored by Castle Biosciences, on Friday night. Find out more here.

Conference information

GUEST SPEAKER

... And much more

GUEST SPEAKER

 

Joseph V. Sakran, MD, MPH, MPA

How to Lead Beyond the Operating Room


 Vice Chair and Director, Clinical Operations

Director, Emergency General Surgery

Associate Chief, Division of Acute Care Surgery

Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

GUEST SPEAKER

... And much more

GUEST SPEAKER

 

Jeffrey M. Farma, MD, FACS

 Changing the Paradigm for Advanced Melanoma 


 Chair, Department of Surgery

Surgical Director, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program

Professor, Department of Surgery

Fox Chase Cancer Center Temple Health

... And much more

... And much more

... And much more

Agenda

  • Panel Discussion -  Surgeon-led Advocacy: How to Advance Patient-centric Legislation in the Face of Political Controversy 
  •  History of Trauma Systems in Virginia 
  • ACS Legislative Update
  • COT & COC Competition Winners
  • Resident Abstracts
  • VCU  Department of Surgery Update
  • Special Resident Session:  Transitioning from Learner to Educator: A Discussion of Approaches to Teaching  

Registration is Open!

Reserve your Hotel Room

Registration is Open!

Secure your spot today by completing the Meeting Registration Form. 


VA-ACS Members receive a discounted meeting registration rate.

Secure your spot

Welcome Reception

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Registration is Open!

 Make plans to attend the Welcome Reception at the historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club in the Raleigh Loggia & Raleigh Garden Patio! 


The Reception will be held on Friday, May 30 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. 


Families are welcome to attend!

Reserve your Hotel Room

Reserve your Hotel Room

Reserve your Hotel Room

 The Chapter has secured $359 discounted room rates at the Marriott. For hotel reservations, please click the button below. Our room block expires on Friday, May 9, 2025, but rooms may sell out before then. Book your room today!


*Please note, the room rate shown will include a $35 resort fee. The Marriott has agreed to waive the Resort Fee for our attendees, so you will NOT be charged this fee upon checkout.

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TOUR & TASTING | TARNISHED TRUTH DISTILLING COMPANY

TOUR & TASTING | TARNISHED TRUTH DISTILLING COMPANY

TOUR & TASTING | TARNISHED TRUTH DISTILLING COMPANY

The Virginia Chapter has booked two bourbon tasting sessions on Saturday, May 31 with Tarnished Truth Distilling Company which is located in the beautiful Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club. 

The Tour & Tasting includes a 15-20 minute tour of their distillery and a 15-20 minute guided tasting of their 4 Core Spirits: Bourbon Mash Moonshine, Discr

The Virginia Chapter has booked two bourbon tasting sessions on Saturday, May 31 with Tarnished Truth Distilling Company which is located in the beautiful Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club. 

The Tour & Tasting includes a 15-20 minute tour of their distillery and a 15-20 minute guided tasting of their 4 Core Spirits: Bourbon Mash Moonshine, Discretion Bourbon, High Rye Bourbon, and Old Cavalier Bourbon Cream. The total experience time is approximately 45 minutes. Pricing is $19/person in addition to applicable taxes and service fees. Because of the preparations required to provide the best possible experience for guests, payment is collected at the time of booking; this can be refunded with a minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation.


There are two tour times available: 4pm and 5pm (approx. 16 guests per session)

Book directly with Julia McCullough at Tarnished Truth. Please contact through email at julia@tarnishedtruth.com or phone at (757) 965-9652. Indicate that you are with the Virginia Chapter, ACS and select either the 4PM or 5PM tour. 


 Tarnished Truth can only host guests 21+ in the tasting room. The Hunt Room Bar & Restaurant next door is a child friendly alternative. Their bartenders can offer the same flight with a self-guided tasting mat, and the Hunt Room has coloring sheets and crayons for kids.  

CME

TOUR & TASTING | TARNISHED TRUTH DISTILLING COMPANY

TOUR & TASTING | TARNISHED TRUTH DISTILLING COMPANY

 The educational activity will be approved for 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. 

Questions?

TOUR & TASTING | TARNISHED TRUTH DISTILLING COMPANY

Questions?

Contact Susan McConnell at 804-622-8139 or smcconnell@ramdocs.org


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