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. Call for Abstracts and Videos Submit your abstracts and videos for Clinical Congress 2019 by Friday, March 1. Share your original research as well as videos that aim to improve the care of the surgical patient and safeguard the standards of care. Submit Manage Your Credits The American College of Surgeons is committed to helping you organize, track, and submit your CME credit. Use MyCME to manage your CME credit at your convenience. Learn more Become a Surgeon Advocate SurgeonsVoice is the American College of Surgeons Professional Association’s (ACSPA) nationwide, interactive advocacy program. As an ACS member, you can take advantage of the program's resources to become an effective advocate and establish relationships with decision makers at the federal, state, and regional levels. Login with your ACS credentials today and start participating. Login now Prepare for Tomorrow Through thoughtful gift planning, ACS Foundation donors can choose a method of giving that protects their family’s needs and offers greater tax savings. Learn more about ways to put family needs first and still support the ACS Foundation. Read more Resources in Surgical Education The most recent RISE article, How to Understand and Address the Marginalization of Medical Students in the Surgical Clerkship, by Sophia K. McKinley, MD, EdM, and Roy Phitayakorn, MD, MHPE, is intended for surgical educations interested in improving the interest and preparedness of medical students entering the field of surgery. Read the article Surgeon Scientist Series Timothy R. Billiar, MD, FACS, George Vance Foster Professor and Chair, department of surgery, University of Pittsburgh, is currently profiled in our Surgeon Scientists video series. Dr. Billiar speaks about his longstanding interest in trauma and discusses similarities and differences between performing operations and conducting research. Learn More News Updates House Tries Again to Push Senate to Pass PAHPAI January 11, 2019 CMS Opens 2018 MIPS Data Submission Period and Updates 2019 QPP Resource Library January 11, 2019 Apply for ACS and MacLean Center Fellowships in Surgical Ethics January 11, 2019 African-Americans May Live Longer After Liver Transplant if Their Donors Are the Same Race January 10, 2019 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:
