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Surgeons Sowing Hope

Register for Clinical Congress 2022 to learn from the experts, hear about groundbreaking procedures and research, network with peers from around the globe, and gain clinical and non-clinical knowledge

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ACS Brief

Connect with Your Colleagues at Clinical Congress 2022 – Register Today

September 27, 2022

Reconnect with colleagues during Clinical Congress 2022 in San Diego.

Quality Programs

Emergency General Surgery Verification Program

The EGS Verification Program focuses on the unique care and treatment of patients undergoing emergency general surgical care.

Grand Rounds Series

The Role of Virtual Interviews in the Recruitment of Surgical Learners

Join us September 28 when our panel explores the role of virtual technology in the interview and selection process of residents and surgical learners.

Latest News

Bulletin

Surgeons Face Unique Ergonomic Challenges

Read firsthand experiences describing the prevalence of ergonomic injuries, especially women surgeons.

Read the September Issue View News and Publications

Advocacy News

American College of Surgeons applauds passage of STOP THE BLEED® bill in California

ACS applauds the California State Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom for enacting Assembly Bill 2260, “Emergency Response: Trauma Kits.”

ACS Brief

Dr. Turner Shares Leadership Advice for Young Surgeons

Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS shares pearls on finding your calling as a leader and advice for transitioning from residency to practice.

JACS

Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) is a monthly journal publishing peer-reviewed original contributions on all aspects of surgery.