Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, formally assumed the role of ACS Executive Director on January 1, ushering in a new era of leadership for the world's premier educational and professional society for surgeons. "The ACS represents the entire House of Surgery, and it's an honor to steer this incredible organization with a rich history of leadership in our field, especially at this critical time in healthcare," said Dr. Turner, who is a general surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive surgery.