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. Register Today Registration is now open for the 2020 TQIP Scientific Meeting and Training, December 7–10! We have an exciting virtual conference planned to commemorate TQIP’s 10th anniversary. Learn more New ACS President J. Wayne Meredith, MD, FACS, MCCM, from Winston-Salem, NC, has been installed as the 101st President of the American College of Surgeons. Learn more Advocacy in Action 229 Members of Congress urge leaders to protect patient access to surgical care A letter from 229 Members of Congress urges Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to stop Medicare payment cuts that will harm patients by reducing access to surgical care. Read more Virtual Research Presentations Join us weekly to learn about cutting-edge surgical simulation research from the canceled 2020 Annual Surgical Simulation Summit and earn CME! The Summit brings together the surgical simulation community to learn about the latest advances, cutting-edge initiatives, innovative best practices, and research. Register today! Recently Released For the first time, the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP®) is offering advanced content for surgeons interested in more specialized and nuanced information in five clinical areas. Learn more Maintaining Essential Surgery The American College of Surgeons released a joint statement on a roadmap to maintaining essential surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more News Updates Some rectal cancer patients can safely avoid an aggressive operation October 26, 2020 229 members of Congress urge leaders to act to protect patient access to surgical care October 20, 2020 Hand surgeon and microsurgery specialist Dr. L. Scott Levin new Chair ACS Board of Regents October 14, 2020 Florida surgeon Steven D. Wexner, MD, FACS, elected Vice-Chair of ACS Board of Regents October 14, 2020 Winston-Salem vascular surgeon Dr. Julie A. Freischlag is new ACS President-Elect October 12, 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: