Convocation

The Convocation Ceremony confers Fellowship upon surgeons who have successfully met requirements that reflect their education and training and commit to the ACS oath “To Heal All with Skill and Trust.” The ceremony also includes recognition of the Honorary Fellows, presentation of the Distinguished Service Award, installation of the ACS Officers, and the Presidential Address by Beth H. Sutton, MD, FACS.

All Initiates must register for Clinical Congress if planning to participate in the Convocation Ceremony. ACS welcomes family members of Initiates to attend the Convocation Ceremony and share in this  celebration; their advance registration is not required.

A FREE livestream of the event will be available on this page.

Please join us prior to the ceremony at 5:30 p.m. for the Procession of the Initiates, followed by the Procession of Officers, Regents, Governors, and Guests.