ACS Surgical Workforce Mapping Tool

A new national study reveals significant geographic gaps in access to surgical care. Explore the new ACS Surgical Workforce Mapping Tool to see where surgeons practice across the US and examine workforce data across 12 surgical specialties.

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Clinical Congress 2026 News

Clinical Congress News has the previews, news, and recaps for all things Clinical Congress 2026.

Preference Card Optimization Campaign

Join the ACS Preference Card Optimization Campaign to reduce OR waste, improve efficiency, lower costs, and advance sustainable surgical care.

ACS Compensation Survey

Take the ACS Compensation Survey to compare your pay and contract, strengthen surgeon benchmarks, and access personalized compensation insights.

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Research News

15 Million Americans Live in a County With No General Surgeon

September 28, 2026

A new study maps surgeon supply across 12 surgical specialties and every US county, and a companion interactive tool visualizes the findings.

Standing-Room-Only Crowd Discusses Unionization, Professional Autonomy

September 28, 2026

Surgeons examine unionization, workplace standards, and new ACS efforts aimed at strengthening professional autonomy and the surgical workplace.

ACS News

Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President

September 27, 2026

Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg)(Hon), FRCSEd (Hon), MAMSE, was installed as the 107th President of the American College of Surgeons.

JACS

The Operative Word

Clifford Ko, MD, FACS, discusses his article, “Impact of American College of Surgeons Verification Programs: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis."

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

TQIP Annual Conference

Registration is now open for TQIP26. This year's conference highlights the essential role of connection and shared effort in advancing trauma care.

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 Innovation Summit

Help shape the future of simulation-based surgical education. Submit abstracts and content ideas for the ACS Innovation Summit today.

ACS Surgeons as Educators

ACS Surgeons as Educators is a course designed to provide surgeons with the skills to enhance their abilities as teachers and administrators.

ACS Surgeons as Leaders

This course is structured to maximize learning and interaction with faculty while providing a variety of educational activities. Apply by October 7.

Global Health in Surgery Certificate Program

The ACS H.O.P.E. Global Health in Surgery Certificate Program is a year-long, competency-based learning experience designed to deepen knowledge, foster leadership skills, and promote advocacy and capacity building in the field of global surgery.