Prepare Your Cancer Program CoC Survey Savvy Register today Intensive Review, Essential Content General Surgery Review Course Register today Cognitive Simulation Is Here! Virtual Lives, Real Decisions Learn More 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. Save the Date Save the date for the 2015 Clinical Congress October 4–8 in Chicago, IL. We have a wide range of topics of interest to surgeons. Learn about our cutting-edge Clinical Congress educational opportunities to address the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes necessary for delivery of surgical care of the highest quality. Learn More Surgeons as Leaders Course April 22 is the deadline to apply to attend the ACS Surgeons as Leaders Course June 7–10. Join senior surgical leaders in a dynamic three-day course for surgeons who aspire to meet the challenges of exemplary leadership across all settings. Details Disaster Response 7.8 Earthquake Strikes Nepal, India, and Bangladesh on April 25 ACS is monitoring the situation and we’ve provided an online resource page for the surgical community. This information will be updated continually as we learn more. ACS Operation Giving Back is compiling a roster of surgeons who want to volunteer or contribute to the recovery efforts. Learn More 100 Reasons to Join Why choose FACS? For 100 years, ACS has been helping surgeons realize the potential of their profession from residency to retirement. Find out how. Learn more Realize the Potential: Dr. Berian Surgical resident Julia Berian, MD discusses her research work as part of the ACS Clinical Scholars program, and highlights the value in the rich data that comes out of the College’s robust databases. She emphasizes that being involved in a national organization of surgeons is a valuable opportunity for young surgeons like herself. Learn More ACS Foundation Annual Report The ACS Foundation promotes voluntary philanthropy from Fellows and friends of the College. Generous contributions from our donors allow the College to continue and enhance its enriching portfolio of services, which benefit surgeons and their patients. The Foundation’s 2014 Annual Report provides a snapshot of the meaningful outcomes—all made possible by our donors. Read the Annual Report News Updates 2015 Leadership Summit Examines Resistance to Change, Burnout April 24, 2015 Surgeons Voice Legislative Priorities at Advocacy Summit 2015 April 24, 2015 Dr. Scott Ellner Receives Inaugural Roger Schenke Award April 24, 2015 Scudder Orations Now Available for Viewing in ACS Communities April 24, 2015 ACS Communities Check out what's new this month in the ACS Member Communities. Find Out More Events View More Events
