Member Services Membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is an integral part of your profession. Whether you're still in training, or at the peak of your career, our top priority is providing value for you, our members—at every step. Quality Programs Improving the quality of surgical care leads to greater access for patients, fewer complications and better outcomes, thus lowering the cost of care. Our quality improvement programs have improved quality in trauma and cancer care, bariatric surgery, and in overall surgical care. Education Educating and training surgeons remains integral across the entire spectrum of College activities. Rely on the ACS to be your premier source for surgical education and take advantage of a wide variety of resources appropriate for your learning needs. Advocacy ACS advocacy activities at the federal and state level represent the interests of you, the practicing surgeon, and your patients. We encourage all surgeons to get involved in advocacy matters. Take action. Protect your patients and your profession. Clinical Congress 2020 VIRTUAL Update! Clinical Congress 2020 will be an exclusively virtual event, running 5 days from October 3–7. Our program includes the latest science and education for the surgical community, united under this year’s theme of “The Joys of Learning, Collaborating, and Giving Back.” Due to financial hardships the surgical community has experienced from the COVID-19 pandemic, registration will be free for all attendees. Read more Latest Advocacy News Our biweekly newsletter covers ACS efforts to advocate for surgeons and their patients on Capitol Hill. Read latest issue Surgical Care Coalition Launches As part of the Surgical Care Coalition, we’re fighting to prevent Medicare payment cuts that threaten patients’ timely access to surgical care. These cuts hurt patients and we’re putting the issue on the nation’s agenda. Learn more COVID-19: Elective Surgery Triage The American College of Surgeons has released updated guidance to help surgeons triage elective operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more Call to Action on Racism The American College of Surgeons has issued Call to Action on Racism as a Public Health Crisis: An Ethical Imperative. Learn more Cancer Care COVID-19 Pandemic Breast Cancer Consortium’s Considerations for Re-Entry were released May 15, 2020. Learn more News Updates Four National Organizations Provide Guidance on Maintaining Essential Operations as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues August 13, 2020 New study documents increasing frequency, cost, and severity of gunshot wounds August 10, 2020 Operation delays due to COVID-19 appear non-life-threatening for early-stage disease August 6, 2020 American College of Surgeons strongly opposes proposed Medicare physician fee schedule August 4, 2020 ACS Communities Ask or answer questions with your colleagues in the ACS Member Communities. Join the Discussion Events View More Events Learn more about ACS programs and initiatives: