Dr. Juan M. Montero, II was inducted as an Associate Member of this highly coveted Academy. He is the current president of Montero Medical Missions and a member of the Board of Visitors of ODU-EVMS.
CHESAPEAKE, VA, October 16, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Juan Montero has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Juan M. Montero, II, MD, FACS, a General & Thoracic surgeon from Chesapeake, Virginia, is among a group of 76 esteemed surgeon educators inducted into membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators® on September 27, 2024, during a program event in Chicago. This is the seventh cohort of members inducted into this distinguished Academy.
Dr. Juan M. Montero, II was inducted as an Associate Member of this highly coveted Academy. He is the current president of Montero Medical Missions and a member of the Board of Visitors of ODU-EVMS.
Dr. Montero is a dedicated surgeon educator whose experience in the field includes surgical treatment of intractable reflux esophagitis using his own technique of Nissen Fundoplication plus Parietal Cell Vagotomy; Blunt Esophagectomy.
His other honors or awards received as a surgeon educator include Assistant Professor of Surgery (Community Facility) at EVMS; and recipient of the Humanism in Medicine Award from the Association of American Medical Colleges, 2002. Co-recipient of the inaugural American College of Surgeons Surgical Volunteerism Award, 2003.
The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators works to advance the science and practice of education across all surgical specialties. Individuals are selected as Members, Associate Members, or Affiliate Members following a stringent peer review process. This year's class includes Members (38 Inductees) and Associate Members (38 Inductees). The first inaugural class was inducted in 2018 and the Academy has since grown to include 401 Members, Associate Members, and Affiliate Members who represent thirteen surgical specialties other than general surgery. Inductees are from 25 states. They come from three countries in addition to those from the United States.
Once inducted, Academy members actively engage in advancing the Academy's programs and goals, which are to advance the science and practice of innovative lifelong surgical education, training, and scholarship in the changing milieu of health care; foster the exchange of creative ideas and collaboration; support the development and recognition of faculty; underscore the importance of lifelong surgical education and training; positively impact quality and patient safety through lifelong surgical education and training; disseminate advances in education and training to all surgeons; and offer mentorship to surgeon educators throughout their professional careers.
"This year, we celebrate another cohort of distinguished surgeon educators who are pushing the frontiers of surgical education and making outstanding contributions to our field," said Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FSACME, MAMSE, Director of the ACS Division of Education and Co-Chair of the Academy. "As we welcome these new members, we are excited to continue fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in surgical education. Together, we will define the future of surgical education and inspire the next generation of educators to advance patient care and professional practice through impactful education."
Academy members collaborate on and publish significant works of scholarship and participate in fireside chats, Grand Rounds Series, and the Academy Symposium, an annual conference that brings together Academy members to exchange best practices and discuss critical topics in surgical education. The Academy continues to focus on outreach and mentorship to surgeon educators from across the globe, with a special emphasis on engaging surgeon educators from low-middle income countries. With this year's induction ceremony, the Academy will include 54 international members, representing 24 countries outside of the U.S.
"The Academy of Master Surgeon Educators continues to be a dynamic force, driving the evolution of surgical education through the dedication and expertise of its members," said L.D. Britt, MD, MPH, DSc(Hon), FACS, FCCM, FRCSEng(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon), FWACS(Hon), FRCSI(Hon), FCS(SA)(Hon), FRCS(Glasg)(Hon), MAMSE, Past President of the ACS, and Co-Chair of the Academy. "As we welcome the 2024 class of exceptional educators, we reaffirm our commitment to shaping the future of surgical training and setting new educational benchmarks that ultimately enhance patient care and outcomes."
To learn more about the Academy of Master Surgeon Educations, please visit the Academy's homepage.
About the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for all surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has approximately 90,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. "FACS" designates that a surgeon is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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