Register for Leadership & Advocacy Summit

The ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit is designed for ACS members, leaders, and advocates to develop essential leadership skills and advocacy strategies. Join us for dynamic sessions and interactive workshops in Washington, DC, February 28–March 3.

Explore the ACS

Surgeons Unmask Struggle with Mental Health Disease

Surgeons share firsthand stories about overcoming depression and suicide risk while pushing a culture shift toward openness and early intervention.

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli Is Elected President of National Academy of Medicine

Renowned surgical oncologist Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli will become the first surgeon and ACS Fellow to hold the NAM presidency.

Advisory Council Describes How Vascular Verification Provides Data-Driven Mark of Excellence

The Vascular-VP provides a rigorous, two-tier verification system helping hospitals demonstrate excellence in complex vascular care.

ACS Hires Medical Director, Trauma Education

Jeffrey D. Kerby, MD, PhD, FACS, has been appointed ACS Medical Director, Trauma Education, effective March 16. A globally recognized trauma surgeon, researcher, and US Air Force veteran, Dr. Kerby will provide strategic, clinical, and scientific leadership for key ACS trauma education initiatives in the US and internationally.

Latest News

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CPT 2026 Delivers Important Coding Changes for General Surgery and Related Specialties

January 7, 2026

Learn about the CPT 2026 coding changes that are relevant to general surgery, including updates to endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty.

ACS Co-Writes Policy Statement on Pediatric Readiness in the ED

January 27, 2026

Updated 2025 guidelines highlight pediatric-specific standards to strengthen emergency department care for children nationwide.

Research News

Report: Pre-Surgery Therapies Rising in Cancer Care

January 22, 2026

New report shows growing use of medications, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy, given before surgery to treat many types of cancer.

JACS

The Operative Word

Tom Varghese, MD, FACS, and Lillian Erdahl, MD, FACS, review six impactful 2025 articles, highlighting key themes shaping modern surgical practice.

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

Leadership and Advocacy Summit

Registration is now open for the 2026 ACS Leadership and Advocacy Summit: February 28-March 3 in Washington, DC!

ACS Surgical Simulation Summit

Register for the ACS Surgical Simulation Summit, the premier international, multi-professional event dedicated to advancing surgical simulation.

Surgeons and Engineers: A Dialogue on Surgical Simulation

Registration for the 2026 Meeting, March 10–11 at ACS Headquarters in Chicago, is now open.

Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

Save the date for the ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference, July 30–August 2, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

Start Preparing for a Successful Retirement

Join the February webinar guiding mid- and late-career surgeons through retirement planning, Medicare decisions, and long-term financial security.

Surgery for Crohn Disease – Current Status and Future Challenges

Hear about the status of surgical management of Crohn disease, including wisdom about modern techniques from experienced surgeons.