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. How to Stop the Bleed May is National Stop the Bleed Month and May 23 is National Stop the Bleed Day. You can learn how to stop major bleeding in three simple ways by taking a bleeding control course. Find out more at bleedingcontrol.org. Learn more Save the Date Clinical Congress features outstanding education and training opportunities at the premier annual surgical meeting for surgeons, surgery residents, medical students, and members of surgical teams. Make sure to mark your calendars for Clinical Congress 2019 in San Francisco, CA, October 27–31. Learn More Submit Your Abstract The Call for Abstracts for the 2019 TQIP Annual Scientific Meeting and Training is now open. This is your chance to share with other TQIP centers all the interesting initiatives you have put in place at your hospital. Submit your abstract by June 15. Submit today Apply for Membership Apply for membership in the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators™ to be a part of this unique cadre of surgeon educators. Applications are due by May 31. Learn more Deadline Approaching The Certificate in Applied Surgical Education Leadership (CASEL), presented by the ACS Division of Education, is a unique, year-long experience that begins September 26–28 in Chicago. Participants then work remotely with mentors on individual projects and participate in periodic check-ins. CASEL is designed for surgeon educators at any point in their careers. Apply by May 24. Apply today SurgeonsPAC SurgeonsPAC, the American College of Surgeons Professional Association’s (ACSPA) nonpartisan political action committee, works to establish relationships with surgical champions in Congress. Learn more about the College’s political advocacy activities today. Get to know our champions News Updates American College of Surgeons applauds Ruiz/Roe legislative framework to address surprise medical bills May 23, 2019 Just released: Proceedings from inaugural Medical Summit on Firearm Injury Prevention May 20, 2019 American College of Surgeons opposes “Stop Surprise Medical Bills” legislation May 16, 2019 ACS Cohosts Capitol Hill Briefing on Unanticipated Billing May 17, 2019 Standards for quality surgical care for older adults finalized May 14, 2019 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:
