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. From the Executive Director Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACS, formally assumed the role of ACS Executive Director on January 1. Watch Dr. Turner discuss her career journey, as well as her commitment to working with and for ACS Fellows for the betterment of the House of Surgery. Read more Access and Claim Today Sessions from the virtual 2021 TQIP Annual Conference are available on demand. The deadline to claim CME and CE credit or Certificate of Attendance is February 17, 2022. Haven't registered yet? You still can and gain immediate access! Register today! Available On Demand Login to the Clinical Congress virtual platform with your registration ID and last name to watch on-demand sessions and claim CME credits. Make sure to claim your CME credits by February 1, 2022. Haven't registered yet? Register today and gain access to the platform immediately! Access Now Call for Nominations The ACS 2022 Nominating Committee of the Fellows and the Nominating Committee of the Board of Governors will be selecting nominees for leadership positions in the College. Nominations are due by February 18, 2022. Learn more Fireside Chat with Dr. Brennan Register for our next chat on February 17 with Professor Sir Murray Brennan, GNZM, MD, FACS, MAMSE. As an internationally renowned oncology surgeon, with a lifetime of accomplishments, Dr. Brennan has much to share about his life and career during this Fireside Chat. Register To Heal All With Skill and Trust Building on our 100-year foundation of leadership, the ACS is launching an effort to renew our promise to patients and our communities. We will celebrate the roots and fundamental ethos of surgery, salute and reignite our dedication and purpose, and rededicate ourselves to the leadership role we must play, all while honoring a surgeon’s value to the patients and communities we serve. Visit tohealall.org News Updates ACS releases new book exploring the history of Black surgeons and surgery in America January 27, 2022 ACS partners with JAHF to enhance and expand Geriatric Surgery Verification Program January 21, 2022 ACS STOP THE BLEED® signs with North American Rescue to offer STOP THE BLEED® items January 20, 2022 Telemedicine expanded access to surgical care during COVID-19 pandemic, but disparities remain January 14, 2022 Dr. Patricia L. Turner takes helm of American College of Surgeons January 3, 2022 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: