Early Bird Rates End August 10

Join us September 26–29 in Washington, DC, to discover the ideas shaping the future of surgery, build skills you can apply in practice, and connect with colleagues from across the House of Surgery.

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Recognized Leader in Geriatric Surgery Program

Learn how hospitals can earn recognition for excellence in geriatric surgical care through the ACS and Leapfrog Group collaboration.

ACS and Arcadia Collaborate to Improve Surgical Patient Outcomes

Learn how ACS and Arcadia are modernizing surgical quality data to reduce administrative burden and improve patient outcomes.

New Standards for Level IV Trauma Centers Released by ACS Committee on Trauma

The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) has released new standards for Level IV trauma centers.

Latest News

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GLP-1 Era Arrives in the OR

July 15, 2026

GLP-1 drugs are reshaping surgical care, with evolving guidance on perioperative use, weight optimization, nutrition, and outcomes.

ACS Fellows Perform US-First Quadruple Organ Transplant Involving Retransplanted Lungs

July 28, 2026

Surgeons achieve a rare quadruple-organ transplant with bilateral lung retransplantation, expanding possibilities for complex transplant care.

ACS Brief

Fellows Participate in First Teleoperated Humanoid Robot Surgery

July 21, 2026

Researchers successfully used teleoperated humanoid robots to perform minimally invasive surgery in a preclinical milestone for surgical robotics.

JACS

The Operative Word

Morgan Pettigrew, MD, from UT Southwestern joins to discuss the benefits and challenges of using AI to simplify surgical consent forms.

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

Knowing Your Worth Compensation, Value, and Career Negotiation for Surgeons

Hear strategies for contract negotiation, promotion discussions, and advocating for equitable compensation and leadership opportunities.

Speaking Up in Surgery: Effective Communication and Self-Advocacy in the OR and Beyond

Learn strategies for clearly communicating expectations, managing administrative workflows, and advocating for resources, time, and support needed.

Regional Surgical Skills Courses

These hands-on courses are designed to provide practical training and experience in various surgical techniques and procedures. Register today!

Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

Register for ACS QSCC to advance quality, safety, and cancer care through data, innovation, and team-based strategies that improve patient outcomes.

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 Innovation Summit

Help shape the future of simulation-based surgical education. Submit abstracts and content ideas for the ACS Innovation Summit today.