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. Sharps Safety In response to the enduring need to further decrease sharps injuries, the International Safety Center last year released a consensus statement, Moving the Sharps Safety in Healthcare Agenda Forward in the United States: 2020 Consensus Statement and Call to Action. Read more Maintaining Essential Surgery With COVID-19 cases surging around the country, the American College of Surgeons has issued updated recommendations on October 27 concerning surgery amid the current COVID-19 resurgence. Read more Register Today Join us for the virtual 2021 Surgical Simulation Summit, Thursday, March 11 and Friday, March 12! This conference brings you the latest in cutting-edge simulation-based education. Learn more Contact Congress Today Ask your elected officials to include the Medicare Sequester COVID Moratorium Act (H.R. 315) in upcoming must-pass COVID-19 relief legislation. Read the ACS coalition letter emphasizing why H.R.315 is important. Learn More Expand Your Skillset Residents are expected to master a broad expanse of clinical and basic science knowledge as well as operative skills. Register for the ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders Course to learn about the essential nonclinical skills critical to your success as a senior-level resident and practicing surgeon. Register Today ACS Anti-Racism Task Force American College of Surgeons Task Force on Racial Issues: Report of Recommendation Read the report News Updates ACS has verified the first hospital in the nation that meets its standardized quality criteria for geriatric surgery February 26, 2021 Guideline for reducing opioid use post-surgery leads to high pain management satisfaction February 25, 2021 NIH research funding to support surgeon scientists is rising February 12, 2021 Elderly esophageal cancer patients often receive suboptimal therapy due to perceived risks February 9, 2021 Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. James L. Cox receives the 2020 ACS Jacobson Innovation Award February 8, 2021 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: