Mastery in General Surgery Program

The ACS has developed a program for new surgeons who have completed residency and are entering into the practice of general surgery. The Mastery in General Surgery (Mastery) Program will support the transition to independent practice in general surgery through:

• Building autonomy, decision-making, and clinical skills
• Developing experience in practice management, leadership, and quality improvement
• Teaching the business of medicine
• Launching your career in general surgery

Learn more about this program

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Dr. Preston Miller discusses the MGSP on BOSS Podcast

Recently, Dr. Preston Miller, Medical Director for the Mastery in General Surgery Program, sat down for a discussion with Dr. Amy Vertrees for the BOSS (Business of Surgery Series) podcast. The two discussed the Mastery in General Surgery Program’s role in providing advanced, postgraduate training for surgeons interested in General Surgery as a career as well as providing non-clinical training to young surgeons to prepare them for independent practice.

Apply for 2024-2025

Sites participating in the Mastery Program have Junior Associate positions available for the 2024–2025 academic year. Interested residents and recent residency graduates are encouraged to review the program profiles of available positions.

Contact Us

For more information about the Mastery in General Surgery Program, contact us:

MasteryGS@facs.org 
312-202-5071