Mastery in General Surgery Program

The ACS has developed a program for new surgeons who have completed residency and are entering into the practice of general surgery. The Mastery in General Surgery (Mastery) Program will support the transition to independent practice in general surgery through:

Building autonomy, decision-making, and clinical skills
Developing experience in practice management, leadership, and quality improvement
Teaching the business of medicine
Launching your career in general surgery

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Learn more about accreditation

New Program Sites

We are pleased to announce that the following site is now approved to offer the Mastery Program:

Approved Sites

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Clinical Congress Meet and Greet

Information on the in-person Meet and Greet during Clinical Congress 2022 in San Diego.

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Apply for 2024-2025

Sites participating in the Mastery Program have Junior Associate positions available for the 2024–2025 academic year. Interested residents and recent residency graduates are encouraged to review the program profiles of available positions.

Available Positions

Contact Us

For more information about the Mastery in General Surgery Program, contact us:

MasteryGS@facs.org
312-202-5071