About RAS-ACS

The following individuals serve in leadership roles with the Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons (RAS-ACS). Individuals interested in being considered for appointment to the RAS-ACS Executive Committee, other committees, or to serve as a liaison representative to a College Chapter, Advisory Council, Board of Governors Workgroup, or ACS Committee should explore our open call for volunteers.

Review the Bylaws of the RAS-ACS.

Five RAS-ACS committees are open to member participation. Use this form to let us know which committee(s) you're interested in joining. You will automatically be added to the mailing list.

Advocacy and Issues Committee

Membership Committee

Education Committee

Communications Committee

Associate Fellow Committee

The mission of this organization is to:

• Familiarize residents and young surgeons in all surgical specialties with the College and its programs and leadership
• Provide an avenue for participation in College affairs
• Enable members to develop and use leadership skills in organized surgery
• Provide opportunities for the opinions and concerns of residents and young surgeons to be heard by the College leadership

While other medical societies have developed similar resident organizations, the RAS-ACS is the only surgical organization devoted to the concerns and needs of all surgical residents and young surgeons.

Participation in RAS-ACS provides the following benefits:

• Free access to the College's job bank
• Information on clinical and research fellowship opportunities
• Free subscription to the Journal of the American College of Surgeons
• Newsletter and website
• Educational materials to meet the requirements for board certification
• Opportunities to serve on various committees of the College
• Free early registration for Clinical Congress and access to CME credits
• Clinical Congress programming designed to meet the needs of surgical residents and young surgeons
• Access to ACS-sponsored insurance programs (life, health, disability)
• Opportunities for local chapter affiliation
• A voice in advocacy and policy-making issues concerning residents and young surgeons

Use this form to let us know which committee(s) you're interested in joining. You will automatically be added to the mailing list.