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 open for the virtual 2021 TQIP Annual Conference, November 15–17. The past year and a half has been a time of change for us all, and we look forward to providing a range of content for everyone in the trauma community with an emphasis on our conference theme of change management. Register today! Digital Book Available Evidence-Based Decisions in Surgery (EBDS) helps you improve surgical quality through quick, easy-to-follow modules that make guideline-based practices less cumbersome. EBDS is now available as a convenient digital book. Get your copy today! Learn more New RISE Article In “Reviewing Qualitative Research in Surgical Education Literature,” the authors outline how reviewing qualitative education research requires a specific approach to understanding and interpreting data. Read the article Joint Statement With COVID-19 case counts rising amid the spread of the Delta variant, the ACS joined more than 50 health care professional societies and organizations in a call for all health care employers to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn More Pain Management Learning This online program has been developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts that has included general surgeons, critical care specialists, anesthesiologists, gynecologists, pain specialists, palliative care physicians, and pharmacists. Learn More Promoting DEI & Anti-Racism Leaders from surgical organizations came together to for the Promoting DEI & Anti-Racism: Professional Surgical Society Retreat on June 23. This retreat convened the House of Surgery, and included an address from Professor Ibram X. Kendi and a discussion with Professor Wayne A. I. Frederick. Log in with your ACS username to view videos from the event. Login to view News Updates Surgical patients find virtual follow-up care more convenient without loss of satisfaction September 9, 2021 Dr. David P. Winchester to receive ACS Distinguished Service Award September 2, 2021 Dr. L.D. Britt to receive ACS Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award September 1, 2021 Apply today for press credentials to cover the virtual ACS Clinical Congress 2021 August 11, 2021 American College of Surgeons announces new publishing collaboration with Wolters Kluwer August 9, 2021 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: