The American College of Surgeons

Submit Your TQIP Abstracts

The TQIP Conference 2026 call for abstracts is open! Tell us about interesting initiatives at your center—submit your abstract by May 31.

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ACS Urges Congress to Stabilize Medicare Physician Payment and Protect Access to Surgical Care

The ACS calls on Congress to reform Medicare physician payment policies that threaten access to surgical and specialty care nationwide.

Apply for an ACS Committee

The ACS encourages members to actively contribute to the House of Surgery through participation in one of its committees. Apply today!

Residency Readiness Course

Join us for a three-day, in-person course designed specifically for fourth-year medical students transitioning into intern year.

Protect Patient Access to Surgical Care

The ACS is actively advocating to protect patient access to surgical care as Congress examines the future of Medicare physician payment reform.The ACS continues to oppose policies that devalue surgical care, stop cuts to work RVUs, and address prior authorization barriers that delay treatment and interfere with patient care.

Urge Congress to support legislation that protects surgical care and stops harmful payment cuts.

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Latest News

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Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging Enhances High-Stakes Surgical Decisions

May 6, 2026

Leverage POCUS to improve real-time diagnosis, reduce complications, and expand surgical decision-making across healthcare settings.

Nearly 10% of Surgeons Are Leaving the Profession Within 8 Years

May 20, 2026

Nearly one in 10 surgeons leave active clinical practice within 8 years.

ACS Brief

Burnout and Isolation Take Heavy Toll on Rural Surgeons

May 19, 2026

The ACS Peer Support Program Playbook offers rural surgical teams a practical framework to strengthen wellness and reduce burnout.

Podcast

The House of Surgery

Katrin Arnolds, MD and Ana Pena, MD, FACS discuss the realities of operating while pregnant, drawing from their own experiences as surgeons and moms.

JACS

Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal. Read the latest issue today!

Events & Courses

Free Webinar Tackles Retirement Transition Planning for Surgeons

Join the July 23 ACS/APSA webinar on retirement planning for surgeons, covering credentialing, contracts, malpractice, and financial considerations.

Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

Register for ACS QSCC, July 30–August 2, to gain practical strategies, data insights, and collaborate with leaders to advance quality and safety.

Clinical Congress 2026

Join us for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation at Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–29 in Washington, DC. Register today!

ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders

Develop leadership and teaching skills at the ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders course.