American College of Surgeons Quality Programs About Quality Programs Setting the Quality Standard About Quality Programs Setting the Quality Standard ACS Quality Improvement Course: The Basics Optimal Resources for Surgical Quality and Safety Inspiring Quality Initiative Resources Continuous Quality Improvement ACS Clinical Scholars in Residence Setting the Quality Standard For more than 100 years, the American College of Surgeons has set the Quality Standard. Learn more about our progress in raising the quality bar. Download this video: High Definition | Standard Definition | Mobile