Member Services Membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is an integral part of your profession. Whether you're still in training, or at the peak of your career, our top priority is providing value for you, our members—at every step. Quality Programs Improving the quality of surgical care leads to greater access for patients, fewer complications and better outcomes, thus lowering the cost of care. Our quality improvement programs have improved quality in trauma and cancer care, bariatric surgery, and in overall surgical care. Education Educating and training surgeons remains integral across the entire spectrum of College activities. Rely on the ACS to be your premier source for surgical education and take advantage of a wide variety of resources appropriate for your learning needs. Advocacy ACS advocacy activities at the federal and state level represent the interests of you, the practicing surgeon, and your patients. We encourage all surgeons to get involved in advocacy matters. Take action. Protect your patients and your profession. New Joint Statement With COVID-19 case counts rising amid the spread of the Delta variant, the ACS joined more than 50 health care professional societies and organizations in a call for all health care employers to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn More Submit Your Abstracts & Videos You are invited to submit your scientific research from prospective clinical trials to be considered for a dedicated Scientific Forum session at Clinical Congress 2021. Submit by August 2. Learn more Just Launched The ACS Quality Verification Program provides a proven, standardized method for establishing, measuring, and improving your hospital’s quality infrastructure across all surgical departments. Learn how your hospital can become ACS QVP verified. Learn More Conference Access Extended We have extended access to the 2021 ACS Quality and Safety Conference VIRTUAL content to August 16. If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to gain access and it's FREE. Learn more Fireside Chat Series The Fireside Chat Series connects you with experts in the surgical field. Join our next chat on August 19 with Patricia J. Numann, MD, FACS, MAMSE, as she discusses her career path and important lessons learned. Register Promoting DEI & Anti-Racism Leaders from surgical organizations came together to for the Promoting DEI & Anti-Racism: Professional Surgical Society Retreat on June 23. This retreat convened the House of Surgery, and included an address from Professor Ibram X. Kendi and a discussion with Professor Wayne A. I. Frederick. Log in with your ACS username to view videos from the event. Login to view News Updates Trauma Informed Care can help break the cycle of violence July 30, 2021 Save the date: American College of Surgeons to host Virtual Clinical Congress, October 23-27 July 29, 2021 Major health care professional organizations call for COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all health workers July 26, 2021 Surgeons endorse advocacy efforts to improve firearm safety and reduce firearm-related injuries July 22, 2021 American College of Surgeons strongly opposes proposed cuts to surgical patient care July 14, 2021 ACS Communities Ask or answer questions with your colleagues in the ACS Member Communities. Join the Discussion Events View More Events Learn more about ACS programs and initiatives: