For Surgeons

Why Surgeons Are Heading to Chicago for Clinical Congress

In October, surgeons from around the world will gather for an unparalleled experience that combines science, education, networking, and technology. Listen to the surgeons talk about what they are looking forward to the most!

News from the ACS

Bulletin

Surgeon Shortage Calls for Action

July 16, 2025

Managing the surgeon shortage requires a manifold of approaches, and the ACS offers a full spectrum of resources to support every surgeon.

Research News

For Patients with Multiple Cancers, a Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis Could be Lifesaving—or Life-Threatening

June 17, 2025

The sequence of colorectal cancer diagnosis matters for patients with multiple primary cancers.

ACS Brief

Inflation Outpaces Academic Surgeons’ Salaries

June 24, 2025

For this study, authors collected total annual compensation data from 2017 to 2023 for over 12,000 faculty.

The Latest

ACS Brief

Download College Artwork to Show Your FACS Pride

Use the FACS designation on business cards, lab coat, website, and letterhead.

JACS

The Operative Word

Hear a discussion about the recent article, “Evaluating Outcomes of Initial Site Visits Across American College of Surgeons Accreditation Programs.”

Clinical Congress

Clinical Congress 2025

Join us October 4–7 for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation at Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago. Register today!

Viewpoints

The Bulletin of the American College of Surgeons often features viewpoint articles, which offer the writer’s expertise, personal experience, reflection, and/or unique perspective on a certain topic.

I Didn’t Match. What’s Next?

The SOAP is a system for which eligible unmatched or partially matched applicants may be offered unfilled residency program positions.

ACS Mastery in General Surgery Program Continues to Support Graduating Residents

The ACS Mastery in General Surgery Program continues to play a key role in mitigating the surgeon workforce shortage.

Surgical Systems Are Built through Partnership: My Reflections from Mongolia and Cambodia

A student’s experiences in Mongolia and Cambodia reveal how access to surgical care leads to improvements for an entire healthcare system.

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