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. Early Bird Registration Register by May 31 to receive the reduced rate for the ACS Quality and Safety Conference, July 21–24. The conference brings together nurses, surgeons, administrators, and trainees from ACS Quality Programs to discuss the latest in quality initiatives, data collection and utilization, and best practices in the field of surgery. Learn more Register Today Looking for an intensive review of the essential content areas in general surgery? Then register today for the ACS Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course, July 26–29, in Chicago. The course features expert faculty who use a combination of didactic and case-based formats to create an efficient review. Learn more Call for Abstracts Submit your abstracts for the 2018 TQIP Annual Scientific Meeting and Training on internal performance improvement efforts you have embarked on and how you have been using the Trauma Quality Improvement Program in your center. Submissions are due by June 15. Submit an abstract Save the Date Save the date for Clinical Congress 2018, October 21–25, in Boston! Clinical Congress has an exciting lineup of panel sessions and postgraduate courses for today’s practicing surgeon. Make sure to book your room at one of our official Clinical Congress hotels. Learn more Resources in Surgical Education Our most recent RISE article "Continuum or Chasm: Using Assessment Strategies to Bridge the UME and GME Divide" by Kimberly M. Brown, MD, FACS, and Emil R. Petrusa, PhD, focuses on assessing skills across the UME to GME continuum. Read the article Committee Openings Serving on an ACS Committee is a great opportunity to network with colleagues, expand your professional sphere, and contribute to patient care. Several ACS Committees are currently accepting applications through May 31. Learn more News Updates ACS, Other Organizations Concerned with Patient Safety Offer Recommendations on OR Attire April 27, 2018 Safety Program for Surgical Patients Sharply Drops Surgical Site Infections May 18, 2018 Opioid Legislation Advances in House of Representatives May 17, 2018 Applications for 2019 ACS Chapter Lobby Day Grant Program Now Available May 17, 2018 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:
