Realize the Potential of Your Profession 100 Years, 100 Reasons to Join Learn More Evidence-Based Decisions in Surgery 5 New Modules Released Learn more New ACS Statement Trauma Center Designation Based upon System Need Learn more March 13–14, Chicago, IL AEI Consortium Meeting 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. 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. Santin Brian Santin, MD, FACS, is a private practice vascular surgeon in rural Ohio, providing access to surgical care in an area of great need. He considers ACS the “house of surgery,” and appreciates the opportunity to put the “FACS” credentials behind his name. Learn More Subscribe Today Subscribe today to receive the entire run of Selected Readings in General Surgery (SRGS) topics in 2015. The program provides you with evidence-based content to support state-of-the-art surgical practice. Most formats include the ability to earn CME credit. View the Topics Submit Abstracts Online 2015 Clinical Congress call for abstracts: We are seeking abstracts for consideration for Scientific Forum (including Scientific Papers and Poster Presentations) and Video-based Education Sessions. Please submit by Monday, March 2 (5:00 pm CST). Late submissions will not be accepted Learn More News Highlight ACS NSQIP® is highlighted in a Wall Street Journal article on making surgery safer. ACS NSQIP helps hospitals pinpoint their own problems and improve their safety numbers, reports Laura Landro (Feb. 17, 2015). Read more Register Now Register for the 2015 ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit, April 18–21, in Washington, DC. This dual meeting offers volunteer leaders and advocates educational sessions focused on the tools needed to be an effective leader and an interactive advocacy training and coordinated visits to DC congressional offices. Register Today News Updates Chemotherapy Before a Breast Cancer Operation Increases the Likelihood of a Breast-Preserving Procedure—Rather than Mastectomy—for Some Patients February 26, 2015 One-Minute Test Predicts How Well a Patient May Recover After an Operation February 25, 2015 WSJ Article Focuses on ACS NSQIP’s Role in Improving Surgical Safety February 20, 2015 ACS Announces Five New Evidence-Based Decisions in Surgery Modules February 20, 2015 ACS Communities Check out what's new this month in the ACS Member Communities. Find Out More Events View More Events
