Affiliate Members

Applications for Affiliate Membership are accepted year-round.

How to Become an Affiliate Member

Step 1: Confirm Your Eligibility

• Affiliate membership is for non‑surgeon professionals who support surgical care:
• Surgical assistants, physician assistants, RNs, NP’s, data registrars, program coordinators, office staff
• Non-surgeon physicians (e.g. anesthesiologists), PhDs, other allied health professionals
• Team members working in quality programs or surgical education and research

Step 2: Gather What You’ll Need

Have the following ready before starting your application. All documents must be in English.

Personal and Professional Information

• Employment details and education history
• Licensure or certification info (if applicable)
• Name of a current Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) to be a reference.

Step 3: Create or Log Into Your ACS Account

To apply, you’ll need an ACS account.

• • Already have one? Log in.
  • Don’t remember your login? Use:
    • Forgot Username
    • Forgot Password
  • New user? Create an account.

Step 4: Fees and Dues

Pay the application fee once your application is complete.

Need Help?

Email enroll@facs.org or ms@facs.org or call 1‑800‑293‑4029