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Membership Benefits - Become a Member

With more than 90,000 members, the American College of Surgeons is the largest and most robust surgical organization in the world. Become a member of the ACS.

Membership Benefits - Become a Member

Join the ACS

The College has so much to offer surgeons of all specialties, at any point in their careers. From transition to practice support for those just starting out, to ongoing training and education, to advocacy and leadership, we help surgeons advance their careers and elevate the profession in a way no other organization can. Become a member today.

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Membership at a Glance

The ACS has multiple categories of membership available that correspond with the varying stages of one’s surgical career. Learn which membership category is best for you and join today!

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Membership at a Glance

Membership Overview

The ACS has multiple categories of membership available that correspond with the varying stages of one’s surgical career. Choose the membership category that is best for you and join today!
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Fellows (US and Canada)

As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, you receive exclusive access to a wide variety of “Members Only” benefits.
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International Fellows

Join more than 6,500 surgeons from more than 130 countries around the world and become an International Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Associate Fellows

Membership is designed for early career surgeons who have less than six years in practice.

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Resident Members

Joining the College as a Resident Member represents an important milestone in your surgical career.
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Medical Student Members

Membership is available to medical students currently enrolled in accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical schools in the United States, Canada...
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Affiliate Members

Membership is available to physicians and non-physicians who work as part of the operating room team, in the office environment, in research, in...
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Surgical Specialties

The ACS is the house of surgery. The College is the strongest voice for ALL surgeons and can advocate for positions and issues that affect and benefit surgeons of all specialties. Review the benefits to you as a specialty surgeon and choose to join ACS today.

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Military Health System Strategic Partnership

The ACS and the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System (MHS) formed the Military Health System Strategic Partnership American College of Surgeons (MHSSPACS) to improve educational opportunities, systems-based practices, and research capabilities in surgery.

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Society of Surgical Chairs

The Society of Surgical Chairs is an organization of department chairs of surgery of medical schools and academic medical centers.

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Member Insurance Programs

The College offers group insurance plans, which are underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company.

Member Discount Programs

Take advantage of these exclusive members-only discounts and benefits provided through our Affinity partners.

Employed Surgeons

Explore resources, including contract review services, data reports, webinars, and other tools to help surgeons navigate employment in institutional settings.

Contact Member Services

If you have questions or comments about ACS membership, benefits, programs, and more, contact ACS Member Services today.