Medical student membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) signifies a personal commitment to furthering your professional development and a commitment to knowing more about this exciting and challenging profession. The College works continuously to comprehensively address the surgical education needs in surgery for medical students during all four years of medical school, supports educational efforts that facilitate the transition from medical school to residency training, and encourages the involvement of medical students in the educational activities of the ACS.

As an ACS Medical Student member, you will receive access to a wide variety of benefits to enhance your professional experience. Here are some highlights of what ACS membership has to offer you: 

Educational Opportunities

• Stay on the cutting edge of the surgery profession with free subscriptions to the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and ACS NewsScope.
• Access to educational resources designed to help you prepare for and choose a surgical residency
  • E-Learning Resource Center
  • Evidence-Based Decisions in Surgery (Based on Practice Guidelines)
  • So you want to be a Surgeon
  • Residency Assist Page
  • Online Guide to Choosing a Surgical Residency
  • ACS Fundamentals of Surgery Curriculum
• Attend the American College of Surgeons annual Clinical Congress at no cost with advanced registration.
• Attend the Medical Student Program at Clinical Congress.
• Update Your Online Profile to create your individual ACS webpage accessible to your colleagues.

Get Involved

• Participate in ACS members-only online Communities of interest to you.
• Participate in the annual Leadership and Advocacy Summit.
• Participate in the ACS Surgical History Poster Competition.
• Join your local ACS Chapter to influence surgical care and network with colleagues at the local level.
• Learn about the path to ACS Leadership and start getting involved.
• Sign up for a Surgery Interest Group.

Resources

We have compiled links of interest that highlight the surgical specialty boards, surgical specialty societies, and other surgical organizations. Take a look at the calendar to learn about local ACS chapter events and CME opportunities.