Benefits for Fellows (US and Canada)

As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, you will receive access to a wide variety of benefits to enhance your professional experience. Here are some highlights of what ACS Fellowship has to offer you:

Education and Professional Development

• Stay on the cutting edge of the surgery profession with free subscriptions to all ACS periodicals and e-newsletters including the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, Bulletin, ACS NewsScope, and ACS Surgery News.
• Earn CMEs every month through your free Journal of the American College of Surgeons subscription.
• Track and manage your CMEs online.
• Attend the American College of Surgeons annual Clinical Congress at a discounted rate.
• Utilize ACS educational programs and products including, Selected Readings in General Surgery (SRGS), and Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP^®) at discounted rates.
• Enroll in one of the renowned ACS Trauma Education courses including: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Trauma Operative Management (ATOM), Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC), Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness (DMEP), and Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET).
• Apply for ACS Traveling Fellowships and Scholarships.
• Hone your leadership skills through the Surgeons as Leaders course.
• Become a better teacher through the intensive Surgeons as Educators course.

Patient Care Resources

• Track your cases and outcomes, and meet a number of regulatory requirements using the ACS Surgeon-Specific Registry case log system.
• Access practice guideline recommendations at the point-of-care using the Evidence Based Decisions in Surgery modules.
• Utilize the Surgical Patient Education Program resources designed for both the surgeon and the patient.
• Obtain professional coding assistance through the ACS Coding Hotline.
• Update Your Online Profile to create your individual FACS webpage accessible to patients, colleagues, and the public.
• Display the FACS Artwork on your website, letterhead, lab coat, and more.
• Access the ACS Surgery Career Connection, the premier resource for finding or promoting high-quality surgeon opportunities.

Engagement

• Join your local ACS Chapter to influence surgical care and network with colleagues at the local level
• Participate in the annual Leadership and Advocacy Summit
• Advocate for the surgery profession using the SurgeonsVoice online tools
• Join the discussion in ACS members-only online Communities of interest to you
• Participate in one of the four Young Fellows Association (YFA) workgroups: Advocacy, Communications, Education, and Member Services (For Fellows 45 years of age and younger)
• Lend your expertise to further humanitarian efforts through Operation Giving Back

Save

• Take advantage of savings through members-only banking, insurance, and car rental discount programs
• Enjoy member discounts on ACS educational products, courses, and events

To learn more about these and other benefits, please view our membership brochure:  PDF | Interactive

Apply today!