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Setting the Standard for Surgical Care

Setting the Standard for Surgical Care

Defining quality care for more than 100 years

Mission of Health

The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

Governance of the College

Three groups are responsible for formulating and implementing the policies of the College.

Board of Regents

The Regents formulate policy and direct the affairs of the College.

Board of Regents

Board of Governors

The Governors act as the liaison between the Board of Regents and the Fellows.

Board of Governors

ACS Chapters

Local ACS Chapters exert the College’s influence at the community level, with 65 in the US, two in Canada, and 46 in countries abroad.

ACS Chapters
ACS foundation

The Foundation of Improved Care

The ACS Foundation is focused on funding initiatives that improve surgical care—whether it’s educational programs, Operation Giving Back, expanding ACS Chapters, or supporting quality research projects. Learn more about our Foundation's initiatives and how you can give back.

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The Foundation of Improved Care
Archives & History

Rich History. Brilliant Future.

The ACS has been inspiring quality for more than 100 years, and we’ve preserved the best and brightest moments in our Archives. Learn relevant surgical history, read the profiles of significant surgeons, and see how the College’s rich past is fueling our future.

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Rich History. Brilliant Future.
Rich History. Brilliant Future.
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Statements

Statements

Read ACS official statements on topics ranging from operating room attire to surgical ethics. Statements are reprinted from the ACS Bulletin.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a positive, safe, and productive culture for our staff, our members, and the patients they serve.

Careers

Careers at ACS

Consider a career with the ACS and help us advance our mission of improving surgical care and patient outcomes.

Dr. Julie A. Freischlag Installed as 2021–2022 ACS President

Julie A. Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd(Hon), DFSVS, MAMSE, an esteemed vascular surgeon from Winston-Salem, NC, has been installed for a one-year term as the 102nd President of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Freischlag was installed on October 24 during a virtual Convocation ceremony that preceded the opening of the ACS Clinical Congress 2021.

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