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. Update: Hurricane Florence Operation Giving Back (OGB) is monitoring the situation. Please visit our dedicated web page about disaster relief in this area where we will continually keep you posted if a need for surgical services arises in the days ahead. Learn More International Exchange Program As the world becomes more connected, we have the opportunity to reach out and learn from outside of the Americas. Apply for the International Exchange Scholar Program by November 30 for this unique opportunity. Learn more Sponsor a Student Be a part of preparing the next generation of surgical leaders! Help to support the Medical Student Program at the annual ACS Clinical Congress with a gift to the College, and potentially establish a connection with one of the students participating in this innovative program. Learn more Operation Sock Drop All Clinical Congress attendees are encouraged to help support Boston’s homeless by donating socks as part of Operation Sock Drop. Learn more New Manual Released Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, Volume 2, a collaborative manual from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, focuses on thyroid cancer, gastric cancer, rectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and melanoma. Learn more Surgeon Scientist Series Pancreatic surgeon Matthew H.G. Katz, MD, FACS, from MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, explains why he thinks surgeons should integrate research into their careers. Learn More News Updates ACS Comments on 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule September 14, 2018 ACS Supports House Passage of Pandemic Preparedness Bill September 14, 2018 Calling All Classical Musicians: Participate in Fellows and Friends Symphony at Convocation September 14, 2018 Apply for RAS-ACS International Exchange Scholarship Program September 14, 2018 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:
