Spring 2026 International Session Announced

Taking place on Thursday, April 30, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Central during the AAHKS Spring Meeting in Chicago, the 2026 International Session is titled “Surgeon Burnout: Its Epidemiology and Potential Approaches to Mitigate it – A Global Perspective.” Carlos A. Higuera-Rueda, MD, Chair of the International Committee, will moderate the session, which also includes faculty members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, MSc, Peter A. Gold, MD, Elizabeth G. Lieberman, MD, Ahmed Nouh, MD of Egypt and Vishnu K. Senthil, MBBS of India. The session will focus on discussing the current epidemiology of surgeon burnout in different countries; different approaches to recognizing this problem and how to address it; and opportunities and concrete strategies to decrease the impact of burnout and prevent it. Register for the 2026 Spring Meeting & International Session to experience world-class education, collegial interaction and connection.