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. Deadline Extended 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 by June 30. Submit an abstract Register Now The ACS Quality and Safety 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 Posters and Resources Share your knowledge and expertise with peers and colleagues by submitting a poster or resource sample for the 2018 Cancer Programs Annual Conference: Learn. Interact. Transform. by Friday, July 6. Learn More Jacobson Innovation Award Internationally renowned surgical oncologist Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, was named the recipient of the 2018 Jacobson Innovation Award of the American College of Surgeons. Read more Surgeon Scientist Series Are you interested in doing research? Karl Bilimoria, MD, FACS, discusses, among other things, how surgery and research are equally exciting in their own way, and why surgeons—as natural problem solvers—should incorporate research into their professional lives. Learn More News Updates CMS Issues New Road Map to Address Opioid Epidemic June 22, 2018 International Guest Scholarships for 2019 Available June 22, 2018 Apply for RAS-ACS International Exchange Scholarship Program June 22, 2018 ACS and Rep. Mike Thompson Host Stop the Bleed Training Session for Congressional Staff June 18, 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:
