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Clinical Congress

Have you registered for Clinical Congress, October 4–7 in Chicago? This meeting offers outstanding educational opportunities for every stage in your surgical career—all in one place. Check out the first preview issue of Clinical Congress News to learn more!

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Operative Standards for Rectal Cancer

Operative Standards for Rectal Cancer

Join us September 25, 5:00-6:00 pm CT to hear how the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery provides resources for rectal cancer.
Register for the 2025 ACS TQIP Annual Conference in Chicago

Register for the 2025 ACS TQIP Annual Conference in Chicago

This year's conference will focus on the importance of teams, exploring intrateam conflict resolution and more.
New Find a Hospital Tool Spotlights Centers with High-Quality Surgical Care

New Find a Hospital Tool Spotlights Centers with High-Quality Surgical Care

Surgeons and patients can easily locate hospitals that meet the ACS’s rigorous standards for surgical care. 

Why Surgeons Are Heading to Chicago for Clinical Congress

In October, surgeons from around the world will gather for an unparalleled experience that combines science, education, networking, and technology. Listen to surgeons talk about what they are looking forward to the most!

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Clinical Congress News

Join Us at Clinical Congress and Advance Your Clinical Practice
Dr. Turner invites you and your entire surgical team to join us in Chicago, October 4–7 for Clinical Congress 2025.
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Join Us at Clinical Congress and Advance Your Clinical Practice
ACS and Lifesaving Technologies Collaborate to Enhance Emergency Response Preparedness Across the US
ACS News

ACS and Lifesaving Technologies Collaborate to Enhance Emergency Response Preparedness Across the US

The ACS and Lifesaving Technologies have joined forces to expand access to lifesaving emergency response equipment and training.
ACS Releases New Best Practices Guidelines for Management of Genitourinary Injuries
ACS News

ACS Releases New Best Practices Guidelines for Management of Genitourinary Injuries

ACS has released its new Best Practices Guidelines for the Management of Genitourinary Injuries for the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and genitalia.
Share Multilingual Patient Brochures on Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, and More
ACS Brief

Share Multilingual Patient Brochures on Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, and More

The ACS Patient Education Brochure series supports informed consent and risk-reduction strategies that have been highly valued by patients.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal. Read the latest issue today!

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Clinical Congress 2025

Clinical Congress 2025

Join us October 4–7 for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation at Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago. Register today!
ACS Current Trends in General Surgery

ACS Current Trends in General Surgery

This course is an intensive refresher for surgeons who would like to stay current on general surgery practices, even if their practice is specialized.
TQIP Annual Conference

TQIP Annual Conference

Registration is now open for the 2025 TQIP Annual Conference, November 8–10, in Chicago, IL!
Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation

Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation

Submissions for the DIY Simulator/Model Competition for the 2026 Meeting will open on September 10, and registration will open in October.

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