American College of Surgeons

American College of Surgeons
AbbreviationACS
Formation1913 (1913)
TypeProfessional association
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Location
  • United States
Membership88,000 (2023)
Official language
English
President, Board of Regents
E. Christopher Ellison, MD, FACS
Chair, Board of Regents
Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS
Executive Director
Patricia L. Turner
Websitewww.facs.org

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional medical association for surgeons and surgical team members, founded in 1913. It claims more than 90,000 members in 144 countries.

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