Medical Student Members

Applications for Medical Student Membership are accepted year-round.

Applying for Membership? You’ll Need an ACS Account

You will be directed to a login page when you click Apply for Medical Student Membership, and asked for an ACS username and password. You may have received an ACS username through prior engagement with the ACS, such as past membership or participation in CME or other events. If you are unsure of your ACS username, click Forgot Username. If you do not have an ACS username, click New User to create an account. If you need to reset your password, click on Forgot Password.

So, you want to be a surgeon? Here’s how we can help!

Join the more than 3,000 medical students across the country who have turned to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to learn more about how to prepare for a career in surgery. As a Medical Student Member, you will receive access to a wide variety of benefits to enhance your professional experience and assist you on your path to becoming a surgeon.

• Access to the Journal of the American College of Surgeons and other publications including the Medical Student News.
• Deep discounts on educational products to guide your career in surgery including the Medical Student Program at the annual Clinical Congress.
• Opportunities for engagement at the annual Clinical Congress, at your local Chapter, and through the ACS online Communities.
• Access to members-only discount programs.

Membership is only $20 and covers all years of medical school.

Membership Requirements

Medical Student Membership is available to students currently enrolled in an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school in the United States, Canada, and international countries.

Application Process

Complete the online application for Medical Student membership. If you created a log in from a prior purchase, use your log in to access the application. Otherwise you will need to create a log in.

Before you begin your application have the following information accessible:

• Information about your medical education.
• Verification that you are currently enrolled in medical school. All documents must be in English.
• Information about your graduate degree.

For questions or to request your log in information, contact enroll@facs.org or call 1-800-293-4029.

Information for Medical School Clerkship Directors

• Enroll all of your medical students by completing and emailing the group enrollment form to enroll@facs.org. For information about a waiver of the application fees for group enrollment, or to request an invoice, contact enroll@facs.org. 

Fees and Dues

Application Fee: $20
Annual dues are not required.

Membership expires upon graduation from medical school at which time you can upgrade to Resident Membership for FREE if you are entering a surgical residency.