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ACS Quality and Safety Conference

Register today for the premier forum for learning about the latest developments in quality and safety, best practices, and actionable items that you can implement in your own institutions. Join us in Minneapolis, July 10-13.

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Clinical Congress

Clinical Congress 2023

Join us October 22–25 for Clinical Congress 2023 in Boston for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation you won’t find anywhere else.

Trauma Programs

May Is National STOP THE BLEED® Month

Knowing how to control bleeding from a serious injury is important for everyone. There are several ways to become informed, educated, and empowered.

Quality Programs

The Power of Quality

ACS Quality Programs are the definitive measure of a hospital’s surgical quality. Learn how our programs improve care and prevent complications.

Latest News

Bulletin

Surgeons Address Adolescent Obesity with Bariatric Surgery

May 10, 2023

Learn more about the study published in JACS that supports bariatric surgery as a safe and effective treatment for adolescents over a long timescale.

Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays

May 25, 2023

New research published in JACS quantifies missed diagnoses of lung, breast, and colorectal cancers.

ACS Brief

Quality and Safety Conference Keynote Speaker Disabuses Disability

May 23, 2023

Disability does not mean inability, even for healthcare professionals – and this year’s ACS Quality and Safety Conference Keynote Speaker, Dr. Oluwaferanmi O. Okanlami, will discuss his journey from serious injury to high achievement.

JACS

Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The June issue features papers presented at the New England Surgical Society Annual Meeting. Read it today!

Events & Courses

Courses

ACS Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course

This course is an intensive refresher for surgeons who would like to stay current on general surgery practices, even if their practice is specialized.

In-person Event

Quality and Safety Conference

Registration is open for the 2023 ACS Quality and Safety Conference in Minneapolis, July 10-13! Secure your spot today!

Education

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Course

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Course highlights the principles & applications to support decision-making and enhance surgical care.