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ACS Senior Resident Readiness Assessment (ACS SRRA)

This online, scenario-based evaluation tool of clinical decision-making is for incoming PGY-4 surgery residents.

TQIP Annual Conference

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

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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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.

One Thousand More Steps: A Simple, Powerful Prescription for Surgical Recovery

May 6, 2026

A patient’s step count following surgery is a powerful, objective predictor of recovery, outperforming other metrics such as heart rate variability.

ACS Brief

Apply to Become a Commission on Cancer Site Reviewer

May 12, 2026

The ACS invites cancer specialists to join its Site Reviewer program, supporting accreditation and quality improvement efforts.

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

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!

Residency Readiness Course

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

ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders

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

Apply to Serve on an ACS Committee