AEIs lead the way in training surgical teams through world-class, simulation-based education.
Apply for AccreditationEstablished in 2005 by the ACS Division of Education, the ACS-AEI Program continues to lead the way in setting the highest standards for simulation-based surgical education and training. We are committed to delivering the highest-quality surgical education through rigorous accreditation, expert-driven methodology, and a dedication to continuous improvement.
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Becoming an ACS-Accredited Education Institute (AEI) is a powerful way to demonstrate your center’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient safety in surgical education. Here’s why accreditation is a valuable investment:
A national team comprised of surgeons from AEIs and anesthesiologists are calling for more collaboration between simulation and health care quality professionals to improve patient safety and quality of care. This call to action was published in Simulation in Healthcare and the Joint Commission Journal of Quality and Patient Safety.
There are two categories of accreditation that may be sought: Comprehensive and Focused. The requirements for space, facilities, and personnel are higher for Comprehensive AEIs compared to Focused AEIs; however, both Comprehensive and Focused Education Institutes must meet rigorous standards for accreditation and undergo a robust multi-level review process.
Learn moreThe ACS-AEI Fellowship Program was established to improve the quality of surgical care by developing future leaders and scholars in the area of surgical education, simulation, and training. Only AEIs are eligible to apply for fellowship accreditation.
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