Clinical Congress 2026 News

A new ACS interactive mapping tool reveals how the availability of surgeons varies by specialty and geography across the US.

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on mentorship, navigating disagreement, her path to the Supreme Court, and lessons for surgeons.

Tovy H. Kamine, MD, MBA, FACS, explores the challenges of performing surgery in space and what they can teach surgeons on Earth.

Experts tackle 10 timely topics in general surgery, offering practical updates on emerging evidence, evolving techniques, and patient care.

Former FDA Commissioner Martin Makary, MD, MPH, FACS, examines four challenges facing healthcare and opportunities to address them.

Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, examines how local conditions, health data, and AI can help address persistent geographic gaps in health.

Experts explore how telesurgery is moving into clinical practice and what surgeons need to know about safety, technology, and implementation.

Thomas H. Gallagher, MD, explores how surgeons can navigate transparency, accountability, and communication when patients experience harm.

Experts examine how surgeons can prevent surgical site infections while responding to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Members are invited to the Annual Business Meeting for leadership updates, College business, and recognition of the Outstanding Mentor of the Year.