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Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

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Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

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Clinical Congress 2026

September 26–29 | Washington, DC

Clinical Congress 2026

Mark Your Calendars

Save the date for Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–29 in Washington, DC.

Book your hotel accommodations in Washington, DC, using the official housing provider of the ACS, OnPeak. 

Book Your Hotel

Visa Invitation Letter Request

If you require a visa to attend, ACS will provide an official invitation letter to support your application. Based on current global visa wait times and depending on your country of residence, you may have to wait 6-9 months or more for an appointment. We recommend applying for your visa as early as possible to avoid delays.

Request a Visa Letter

Please note that most consulates and embassies, which fall under the US State Department, often do not consider attendance at a medical conference as a valid reason for requesting an expedited visa interview. For this reason, we are unable to contact embassies or consulates on your behalf. We strongly encourage you to begin your visa application process as soon as possible.

Medical Student Program

The MSP Call for Abstracts will go live in late March. View the Medical Student Abstract Guide for guidance on abstract structure, writing tips, and examples.

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