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

Join us for an in-person Meet and Greet during the 2022 Clinical Congress in San Diego.

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Apply for 2023-2024

Sites participating in the Mastery Program have Junior Associate positions available for the 2023–2024 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:

General Inquiries

MasteryGS@facs.org
312-202-5071

Linda K. Lupi, MBA

Assistant Director, Educational Administration and Educational Scholarship
Division of Education
llupi@facs.org
312-202-5354

Rachel Williams Newman, MS

Senior Manager, Mastery, Retooling, and Educational Advancement
Division of Education
rnewman@facs.org
312-202-5653

Peter Schmitt, MA

Senior Administrator, Mastery, Retooling, and Educational Advancement
pschmitt@facs.org
312-202-5071