Membership Benefits

Membership Overview

The ACS has multiple categories of membership available that correspond with the varying stages of one’s surgical career. Choose the membership category that is best for you and join today!

Fellows (US and Canada)

Surgeons from all disciplines practicing in the United States and Canada who are board certified and in independent practice for at least 1 year.

Fellows (International)

Surgeons from all disciplines practicing outside the United States and Canada who are board-certified and in independent practice for at least 3 years.

Associate Fellows

Surgeons from all disciplines who have completed all formal training (including fellowship) and are in independent practice for less than 1 year (US and Canada) or 3 years (international).

Resident Members

Surgeons enrolled in accredited surgical residency programs or fellowship programs of all surgical disciplines.

Medical Student Members

Students enrolled in an accredited medical school.

Affiliate Members

Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and members of the surgical care team.

Membership Benefits

Surgical Specialties

The ACS is the house of surgery. The College is the strongest voice for ALL surgeons and can advocate for positions and issues that affect and benefit surgeons of all specialties. Review the benefits to you as a specialty surgeon and choose to join ACS today.

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Military Health System Strategic Partnership

The ACS and the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System (MHS) formed the Military Health System Strategic Partnership American College of Surgeons (MHSSPACS) to improve educational opportunities, systems-based practices, and research capabilities in surgery.

Learn about MHSSPACS

Society of Surgical Chairs

The Society of Surgical Chairs is an organization of department chairs of surgery of medical schools and academic medical centers.

Learn about SSC

Access Your Benefits

The Surgeon's Dashboard

In your dashboard, update your profile, bookmark articles from ACS publications, find courses, pay dues, connect with your ACS reps, and more

MyACS Mobile App

The new members-only MyACS Mobile App is a gateway to the most popular ACS offerings. Download and log in today.

ACS Colleague Connection

Colleague Connection allows surgeons to seek guidance and support from trained Fellows with experience in areas related to surgical practice.

Member Insurance Programs

The College offers group insurance plans, which are underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company.

Member Discount Programs

Take advantage of these exclusive members-only discounts and benefits provided through our Affinity partners.

Practice Management

Managing a practice? We have articles and tools to help you become proficient in procedure coding and stay current in coding regulations.

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