Volunteer to Help Lead Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress 2026

The ACS is seeking surgeon volunteers to support select components of this year’s 3-day Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, DC. If you will be attending the meeting and are interested in helping, you are invited to participate in any of the following events depending on your interest and availability. No advanced preparation is required.

Medical Student Quick-Shot Presentation Judge
Saturday, September 26 | 2:35–4:05 pm

The volunteer judges will be asked to critique medical students’ Quick-Shot presentations. Volunteer judges typically have some experience in research. 

Personal Statement for Preparing for Residency Roundtables
Sunday, September 27 | 3:20–4:50 pm

The duties of the faculty volunteers will include coaching students about how to approach writing their personal statement for residency application purposes. Volunteers are asked to be well-versed in the topic.

Mock Interview Practice Sessions with Surgeons
Monday, September 28 | 3:00–5:00 pm

The faculty will ask a typical residency interview question and treat it like a real interview. It is suggested to give a single student a question, allow them to answer, and then spend a few minutes providing feedback about the exchange to the group. 

Fill out an interest form today to participate in this unique opportunity.