Come celebrate our 50th Annual Meeting with extra events to include: Silent Auction, Casino Night, and DJ with Dance Floor!


50th Annual Meeting — June 7-9, 2024, Hotel Emma
San Antonio, Texas


dot  Distinguished Guest Speaker — Beth H. Sutton, MD, FACS

Dr. Beth H. Sutton.

General surgeon and seasoned leader, Beth H. Sutton, MD, FACS, has been elected as the 2024-2024 President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Her term as ACS President will commence in October 2024. An ACS Fellow since 1984, Dr. Sutton has been actively engaged in multiple leadership roles within the College. A dedicated practitioner based in Wichita Falls, Texas, Dr. Sutton has had a longstanding passion for medicine, first kindled by a book about the human body she received as a young girl from her great-aunt.


Welcoming back the graduates of 2019, 2014, 2009, 2004, 1999, 1994, 1989, 1984, 1979, 1974, 1969.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the UT Health Science Center San Antonio and the J. Bradley Aust Surgical Society. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


dot  Additional information:
dot  Meeting location and accommodations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hotel Emma, 136 E. Grayson St., San Antonio, TX 78215. The single/double occupancy guest room rate, subject to availability, is $345/night plus taxes and fees. The “cut-off date” for reserving rooms in the Room Block is Tuesday, May 9, 2024. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the hotel’s prevailing rates. Reservations can be made by calling (877) 801-6134 or through the web address www.thehotelemma.com. Please identify yourself as part of the J. Bradley Aust Surgical Society group. If registering online, please use the special group identification code of JA0624 to obtain the contracted rate. Click here to register with contracted rates online.

dot  Meeting events:

Friday, June 7, 2024

Resident Paper Competition – 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Medical School Room 309-310L

Residents will present clinical and basic science research. Prizes will be awarded to the top three presenters in each category. In addition, our honorary guest speaker, Dr. Beth Sutton, will be presenting before lunch. Please use the annual meeting registration form to register for this event.

Welcome Lunch – 11:40 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. (approximate)
Holly Auditorium Foyer

Join us for a delicious lunch and the opportunity to visit with members, colleagues, staff, house staff and guests. Please use the annual meeting registration form to register for this event.

Spouses' Dinner – 6:30 p.m.
Carriqui, 239 E Grayson

ALL spouses are invited and encouraged to attend! Please use the annual meeting registration form to register for this event. Please include the name and cell phone number of your spouse on the registration form. Please arrive by 6:30pm. The reservation is under Robyn Myers.

Chief Residents’ Farewell Dinner – 7:00 p.m.
Hotel Emma, Elephant Cellar

The farewell banquet is highlighted by an awards ceremony, followed by a light-hearted resident roast and a faculty roast.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Scientific Symposium – 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hotel Emma, Elephant Cellar

Please use the annual meeting registration form to register for this event. Dr. Sutton will be presenting right before lunch.

Lunch (on your own) – 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (approximate)
Please plan to have lunch at one of the many delicious restaurants at the Pearl with members, faculty, house staff, guests, and families.

Annual Business Meeting – 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hotel Emma, Elephant Cellar

President’s Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction – 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Hotel Emma, Cellar J & K/Foyer

Black Tie Banquet – 7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Hotel Emma, Elephant Cellar

J. Kent Trinkle Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction, Casino Night, DJ with Dance Floor – 9:00 p.m. - midnight
Hotel Emma

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Golf Tournament – Tee Times Begin at 8:00 a.m. (meet at 7:30 a.m.)
La Cantera Golf Club, 16641 La Cantera Pkwy

The golf tournament will be held at La Cantera Golf Club -- tee times begin at 8:00 a.m. The format will be a four-man scramble and the cost is $205 per person. Members are encouraged to sponsor a resident for this event. Guests are welcome. Please use the annual meeting registration form to register for this event. Please plan to meet in the Pro Shop by 7:30 a.m.

Sporting Clays – 9:00 a.m.
National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Rd

The sporting clay event will be held at the National Shooting Complex at 5931 Roft Rd. beginning at 9:00am. The National Shooting Complex will provide Certified Instructors, loaner guns (you may also bring your own), ammunition, eye and ear protection, and beverages. Fifty sporting clays will be offered to each participant at a cost of $120. Members are encouraged to sponsor a resident for this event. Guests are welcome. Please use the annual meeting registration form to register for this event. Please plan to meet at the National Shooting Complex by 8:45am.