CHICAGO — The American College of Surgeons (ACS) Academy of Master Surgeon Educators® inducted 103 esteemed surgeon educators September 19, 2025. This honorary distinction recognizes surgeon educators who have devoted their careers to surgical education and are considered premier leaders in their respective fields.
The ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators works to advance the science and practice of education across all surgical specialties. Individuals are selected as Members, Associate Members, or Affiliate Members following a stringent peer review process. This year’s class includes Members (56 Inductees), Associate Members (42 Inductees), and Affiliate Members (5 Inductees). The inaugural class was inducted in 2018, and the Academy has grown to include 458 Members, Associate Members, and Affiliate Members who represent thirteen surgical specialties other than general surgery. Inductees this year come from 32 states and the District of Columbia and nine countries beyond the U.S.
Academy members actively engage in advancing the Academy’s programs and goals, which are to advance the science and practice of innovative lifelong surgical education, training, and scholarship in the changing milieu of health care; foster the exchange of creative ideas and collaboration; support the development and recognition of faculty; underscore the importance of lifelong surgical education and training; positively impact quality and patient safety through lifelong surgical education and training; disseminate advances in education and training to all surgeons; and offer mentorship to surgeon educators throughout their professional careers.
“The 2025 class of inductees represents the pinnacle of dedication and innovation in our field,” said Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FSACME, MAMSE, Senior Vice President of the ACS Division of Education and Co-Chair of the Academy. “Their groundbreaking work in curriculum development, simulation, and mentorship is reshaping how we train surgeons for the challenges of tomorrow. We are thrilled to integrate their unique expertise into the Academy's collaborative efforts, ensuring that the future of surgical education is built on a foundation of excellence, inclusivity, and evidence-based practice.”
Academy members collaborate on and publish significant works of scholarship and participate in fireside chats, Grand Rounds Series, and the Academy Symposium, an annual conference that brings together Academy members to exchange best practices and discuss critical topics in surgical education. The Academy continues to focus on mentorship and outreach to surgeon educators from across the globe, with a special emphasis on engaging surgeon educators from low-middle income countries. With this year’s induction ceremony, the Academy will include 64 international members, representing 25 countries outside of the U.S.
“Induction into the Academy is more than an honor, it is a call to action,” said L.D. Britt, MD, MPH, DSc(Hon), FACS, FCCM, FRCSEng(Hon), FRCSEd(Hon), FWACS(Hon), FRCSI(Hon), FCS(SA)(Hon), FRCS(Glasg)(Hon), MAMSE, Past President of the ACS, and Co-Chair of the Academy. “These new members are now stewards of a legacy committed to elevating the educational standards of our profession. Their collective wisdom and passion will be instrumental in mentoring the next generation, pioneering new teaching methodologies, and fundamentally strengthening the link between superior surgical education and optimal patient outcomes worldwide.”
To learn more about the Academy of Master Surgeon Educations, please visit the Academy’s homepage.
“MAMSE” designates that a surgeon is a Member of the ACS Academy of Master Surgeon Educators.
