Medical student membership in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) signifies a personal commitment to furthering your professional development and a commitment to knowing more about this exciting and challenging profession. The College works continuously to comprehensively address the surgical education needs in surgery for medical students during all four years of medical school, supports educational efforts that facilitate the transition from medical school to residency training, and encourages the involvement of medical students in the educational activities of the ACS.
As an ACS Medical Student member, you will receive access to a wide variety of benefits to enhance your professional experience. Here are some highlights of what ACS membership has to offer you:
Educational Opportunities
Get Involved
Resources
Download the Medical Minutia, a trivia game for medical student members
Download the SIG resources infographic with more than a dozen ideas for planning fun and educational events with your SIG.
ACS/ASE Medical Student Simulation-Based Surgical Skills Curriculum
ACS Educational Resources for Medical Students
Watch the video series from the National Tutorial Seminars for Medical Students
We have compiled links of interest that highlight the surgical specialty boards, surgical specialty societies, and other surgical organizations. Take a look at the calendar to learn about local ACS chapter events and CME opportunities.