The mission of this organization is to:
- Familiarize residents and young surgeons in all surgical specialties with the College and its programs and leadership
- Provide an avenue for participation in College affairs
- Enable members to develop and use leadership skills in organized surgery
- Provide opportunities for the opinions and concerns of residents and young surgeons to be heard by the College leadership
While other medical societies have developed similar resident organizations, the RAS-ACS is the only surgical organization devoted to the concerns and needs of all surgical residents and young surgeons.
The RAS Governing Board is comprised of the chair, vice-chair, and secretary of the Executive Committee and the chairs of the six standing committees: Advocacy & Issues, Associate Fellow, Communication, Education, Global Surgery, and Membership. Each standing committee is led by a chair, vice-chair, and secretary. Meet the current RAS Leadership.
Membership in the Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons is automatic when you become a Resident Member or an Associate Fellow. Resident Membership in the ACS is open to all surgical residents enrolled in an accredited graduate education program. Associate Fellowship in the ACS is open to young surgeons who are within five years of graduation from formal surgical residency training.
Participation in RAS-ACS provides the following benefits:
- Free access to the College's job bank
- Information on clinical and research fellowship opportunities
- Free subscription to the Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Newsletter and website
- Educational materials to meet the requirements for board certification
- Opportunities to serve on various committees of the College
- Free early registration for Clinical Congress and access to CME credits
- Clinical Congress programming designed to meet the needs of surgical residents and young surgeons
- Access to ACS-sponsored insurance programs (life, health, disability)
- Opportunities for local chapter affiliation
- A voice in advocacy and policy-making issues concerning residents and young surgeons
Use this form to let us know which committee(s) you're interested in joining. You will automatically be added to the mailing list.
