Unsupported Browser
The American College of Surgeons website is not compatible with Internet Explorer 11, IE 11. For the best experience please update your browser.
Menu
Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

Become a Member
Become a member and receive career-enhancing benefits

Our top priority is providing value to members. Your Member Services team is here to ensure you maximize your ACS member benefits, participate in College activities, and engage with your ACS colleagues. It's all here.

Become a Member
ACS
ACS Brief

Dr. Patricia Turner Discusses the State of the ACS

November 10, 2026

At Clinical Congress 2026, ACS Executive Director and CEO Dr. Patricia Turner reflected on the College’s progress and its priorities for the future of surgery. Listen to Dr. Turner discuss surgical quality, trauma and cancer programs, clinical data modernization, artificial intelligence, advocacy, education, and the professional community that connects surgeons across specialties.