Register for QSCC 2026

The ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference (QSCC) is a unified, multidisciplinary experience focused on advancing quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Join us in Orlando, July 30–August 2 for quality improvement powered by AI.

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ACS Urges Congress to Stabilize Medicare Physician Payment and Protect Access to Surgical Care

The ACS calls on Congress to reform Medicare physician payment policies that threaten access to surgical and specialty care nationwide.

Apply for an ACS Committee

The ACS encourages members to actively contribute to the House of Surgery through participation in one of its committees. Apply today!

Residency Readiness Course

Join us for a three-day, in-person course designed specifically for fourth-year medical students transitioning into intern year.

Latest News

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Real-Time Ultrasound Imaging Enhances High-Stakes Surgical Decisions

May 6, 2026

Leverage POCUS to improve real-time diagnosis, reduce complications, and expand surgical decision-making across healthcare settings.

Repeated Peripheral Intravenous Access Attempts in Hypotensive Trauma Patients Show Diminishing Returns

May 19, 2026

A multicenter trauma study shows repeated failed IV attempts in hypotensive patients have diminishing success and may delay resuscitation.

Research News

Nearly 10% of Surgeons Are Leaving the Profession Within 8 Years

May 20, 2026

Nearly one in 10 surgeons leave active clinical practice within 8 years.

JACS

The Operative Word

Hear about a recent article, “Whether and How Surgeons Took Action Against Workplace Microaggression: Survey of American College of Surgeons Members."

JACS

Journal of the American College of Surgeons

The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) is a monthly peer-reviewed scientific journal. Read the latest issue today!

Events & Courses

Free Webinar Tackles Retirement Transition Planning for Surgeons

Join the July 23 ACS/APSA webinar on retirement planning for surgeons, covering credentialing, contracts, malpractice, and financial considerations.

Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference

Register for ACS QSCC, July 30–August 2, to gain practical strategies, data insights, and collaborate with leaders to advance quality and safety.

Clinical Congress 2026

Join us for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation at Clinical Congress 2026, September 26–29 in Washington, DC. Register today!

ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders

Develop leadership and teaching skills at the ACS Residents as Teachers and Leaders course.