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Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Travos AFB. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Maya Lowden. Contact Email: mlowden@health.ucdavis.edu. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Thursday, March 12, 2026. David Grant Medical Center-CIF. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Register today for the 2026 ACS Surgical Simulation Summit March 12-13, 2026

Important Dates Be part of the premier international, multi-professional event dedicated to advancing surgical simulation. The ACS Surgical Simulation Summit brings together leaders, educators, and innovators to shape the future of simulation-based surgical education. Registration is open to anyone involved in the delivery of simulation-based surgical education, including, but not limited to surgeons, physicians, residents, medical students, educators, simulation center directors and administrators, simulation technicians, and academic engineers.  Learn More and Register Today. Location City: Chicago. Location State: Illinois. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/surgical-simulation-summit/. Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Friday, March 13, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Submit Abstracts for Quality, Safety, & Cancer Conference by March 16, 2026

Important Dates All healthcare and quality professionals are invited to submit an abstract containing a summary of original research in the categories listed below. International submissions are encouraged.   Please note that abstracts submitted or recently presented at other meetings are eligible for presentation at the 2026 Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference. Presenters are required to register themselves for the meeting. Registration will open in spring 2026. Due to the size and scope of the meeting, the ACS does not provide reimbursement for airfare, hotel honorarium, etc. to abstract presenters. Presenters will be required to print and bring their poster onsite at their own expense. We appreciate your willingness to share your research and contribute to the continuing education of surgeons in the field. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando! Learn More and Submit Your Abstracts Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/conferences-and-meetings/quality-safety-and-cancer-conference/call-for-abstracts/. Monday, March 16, 2026, 11:59 PM. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Angela Martinez. Contact Email: angela.martinez@med.usc.edu. Contact Phone: 323-707-3363. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Friday, March 20, 2026. Keck School of Medicine of USC. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Submit Your Application by March 20 for the Fall ACS Surgeons as Educators Course

Important Dates This six-day intensive course, offered by the ACS Division of Education, is designed to provide surgeons with the knowledge and skills to enhance their abilities as teachers and administrators of surgical education programs. The course emphasizes the needs of adult learners and the techniques necessary to develop an effective learning environment for medical students, surgical residents, and colleagues. The class size is limited, and participants are carefully selected to foster highly interactive sessions. Learn More and Submit Your Application Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/acs-surgeons-as-educators/. Friday, March 20, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Richmond. Location State: Virginia. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Lily Warden. Contact Email: lily.warden@vcuhealth.org. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Tuesday, March 24, 2026. VCU Medical Center (MCV). For more info visit www.facs.org.

Kansas Chapter Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Lenexa. Location State: Kansas. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Jennifer Marie Loeffler(. Contact Email: jloeffler@kmsonline.org. Saturday, March 28, 2026. Hyatt Place 8741 Ryckert St Lenexa, KS 66219.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Baltimore. Location State: Maryland. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Dora Russell. Contact Email: drussell@som.umaryland.edu. Contact Phone: 410-328-9878. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Tuesday, April 7, 2026. R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Nashville. Location State: Tennessee. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Cathy Wilson. Contact Email: catherine.s.wilson@vumc.org. Contact Phone: 615-936-0194. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Vanderbilt University Medical Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Nashville. Location State: Tennessee. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Cathy Wilson. Contact Email: catherine.s.wilson@vumc.org. Contact Phone: 615-936-0194. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Thursday, April 9, 2026. Vanderbilt University Medical Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Sacramento. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Maya Lowden. Contact Email: mlowden@health.ucdavis.edu. Contact Phone: 916-734-8356. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Thursday, April 9, 2026. Aggie Square. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Illinois Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Chicago. Location State: Illinois. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Maria Tsoraides. Contact Email: acsilchapter@gmail.com. Contact Phone: 309-740-5086. Friday, April 10, 2026 – Saturday, April 11, 2026. Union League Club Chicago 65 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60604.

Louisiana Chapter - Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: New Orleans. Location State: Louisiana. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Janna Pecquet. Contact Email: janna@laacs.org. Contact Phone: 504-841-0145. Friday, April 10, 2026. Renaissance Arts Hotel 700 Tchoupitoulas St New Orleans, LA 70130.

Florida Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Orlando. Location State: Florida. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Denise Goode. Contact Email: deniseg@affinity-strategies.com. Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026. Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute 62 Columbia St Orlando, FL 32806.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Jackson. Location State: Mississippi. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: dapatterson@umc.edu. Contact Email: Bethany.Altieri@guthrie.org. Contact Phone: 601-815-9093. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Monday, April 13, 2026. University of Mississippi Medical Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Submit Your Application by April 13 to Become an ACS Clinical Scholar in Residence (Cancer)

Important Dates The Cancer Clinical Scholar focuses on research and quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient safety, outcomes, and system performance across cancer care. Scholar has access to the ACS registries and data sources (NCDB, etc.), mentors, and support staff to support the initiatives of various ACS Cancer Programs, including the Commission on Cancer, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer, Cancer Surgery Standards Program, Cancer Research Program, and American Joint Committee on Cancer, with the goal of improving the care of cancer patients and demonstrating the value of ACS Cancer Programs. Learn More and Submit Your Application Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/professional-growth-and-wellness/clinical-scholars-in-residence/. Monday, April 13, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Egypt Chapter - 44th Annual Meeting - Egyptian Society of Surgeons

ACS CME Events Location City: Cairo Governorate. Location Country: Egypt. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Prof. Mohey Elbanna. Contact Email: moheyelbanna@yahoo.com. Thursday, April 16, 2026 – Saturday, April 18, 2026. Hilton Cairo Heliopolis Hotel El-Orouba, Sheraton Al Matar, El Nozha, Cairo Governorate , Egypt.

Missouri Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Lake Ozark. Location State: Missouri. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Denise Boland. Contact Email: MissouriChapterACS@gmail.com. Contact Phone: (573) 818-1668. Friday, April 17, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026. Camden on the Lake Resort 2359 Bittersweet Rd Lake Ozark, MO 65049.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Sayre. Location State: Pennsylvania. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Bethany Altieri. Contact Email: Bethany.Altieri@guthrie.org. Contact Phone: 570-887-6523. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Monday, April 20, 2026. Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Japan Chapter - 126th Annual Congress; Japan Chapter Annual

ACS CME Events Location City: Hokkaido. Location Country: Japan. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kiyoshi Hasegawa. Contact Email: hasegawa-2su@h.u-tokyo.ac.jp. Contact Phone: (+81) 338-155411. Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Saturday, April 25, 2026. Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo 7-2-1 Kita 5 Jonishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo Hokkaido, Japan.

Kenya Chapter - Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Mombasa. Location Country: Kenya. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Peter Saula. Contact Email: saulapw@yahoo.com. Thursday, April 23, 2026. Pride Inn, Shanzu Serena Road, Shanzu Beach Mombasa, Kenya.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Marvin Ronquillo. Contact Email: MRonquillo@mednet.ucla.edu. Contact Phone: 310-267-6464. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/advanced-surgical-skills-for-exposure-in-trauma/. Thursday, April 23, 2026. UCLA Medical Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Tenth Annual Surgical Palliative Care Symposium

Important Dates The 10th annual Symposium for Research in Surgical Palliative Care is being held virtually on Thursday, April 23, from 7:00–8:30 pm CT. The format will once again offer “quick shot” style presentations with respondents and a lively exchange of ideas among attendees. Learn More. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/surgical-palliative-care/symposium/. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Nebraska Chapter - Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Omaha. Location State: Nebraska. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: DéJah Jones. Contact Email: djones@facs.org. Contact Phone: 312-202-5781. Friday, April 24, 2026. Omaha Marriott Regency 10220 Regency Circle Omaha, NE 68114.

South Dakota - North and South Dakota Joint Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Sioux Falls. Location State: South Dakota. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Terry Marks. Contact Email: tmarks@sdsma.org. Contact Phone: (605)336-1965. Friday, April 24, 2026 – Saturday, April 25, 2026. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 201 E 8th St Sioux Falls, SD.

Indiana Chapter - Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Indianapolis. Location State: Indiana. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Michael Rinebold. Contact Email: mrinebold@infacs.org. Contact Phone: 317-383-6543. Saturday, April 25, 2026. Marriott Indianapolis North 3645 River Crossing Pkwy Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Australia and New Zealand Chapter- RACS 94rd Annual Scientific Congress 2026

ACS CME Events Location City: Perth WA. Location Country: Australia. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Rowena Bentley. Contact Email: anz_acs@surgeons.org. Contact Phone: 03 9249 1294. Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Sunday, May 3, 2026. Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Rd Perth WA, Australia.

West Virginia Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: White Sulphur Spring. Location State: West Virginia. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Ashley West. Contact Email: westvirginiaacs@gmail.com. Contact Phone: 304-549-8469. Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026. The Greenbriar Resort 101 W Main St White Sulphur Spring, WV 24986.

Apply by May 1 for the Women in Surgery Committee Mentorship Program for Women Surgeons

Important Dates The American College of Surgeons ACS Women in Surgery Committee offers a year-long Mentorship Program for women surgeons with less than 5 years in practice. The program focuses on offering mentorship in a variety of areas including career development, research goals, work-life balance, practice development, transition to practice, and leadership development. Mentees are paired with the best possible mentor who is an established female Fellow of the College. The mentorship program is 1-year in duration, beginning in September/October each year. The Program requires a commitment to the following: Meet on a regular basis for 1:1 mentorship sessions (as agreed upon between mentor-mentee) , Attend the Program kickoff event , Attend 2 virtual gatherings with entire cohort (4 offered throughout the year), Learn More and Apply Today. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/about-acs/governance/acs-committees/women-in-surgery-committee/mentoring/. Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Ohio Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Cincinnati. Location State: Ohio. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kathy Browning. Contact Email: kathy@synergistic-mgmt.com. Contact Phone: 470.521.8930. Friday, May 8, 2026 – Saturday, May 9, 2026. The Westin Cincinnati 21 E 5th St Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Marvin Ronquillo. Contact Email: mronquillo@mednet.ucla.edu. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Friday, May 8, 2026. UCLA. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Baltimore. Location State: Maryland. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Claire Leidy. Contact Email: cleidy@som.umaryland.edu. Contact Phone: 410-328-3662. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Wednesday, May 13, 2026. R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Sacramento. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Maya Lowden. Contact Email: mlowden@health.ucdavis.edu. Contact Phone: 916-734-8356. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Thursday, May 14, 2026. Aggie Square. For more info visit www.facs.org.

New York Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Bolton Landing. Location State: New York. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Babette Atkins. Contact Email: bgrey@nysurgeon.org. Contact Phone: 518-953-5401. Friday, May 15, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026. The Sagamore Resort 110 Sagamore Rd Bolton Landing, NY 12814.

Northern California Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: San Francisco. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Janna Pecquet. Contact Email: janna@laacs.org. Friday, May 15, 2026 – Sunday, May 17, 2026. Grand Hyatt San Francisco 345 Stockton St San Francisco, CA 94108.

Basic Endovascular Skills for Trauma (BEST) - Course

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Angela Martinez. Contact Email: angela.martinez@med.usc.edu. Contact Phone: 323-707-3363. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/basic-endovascular-skills-for-trauma/. Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Keck School of Medicine of USC. For more info visit www.facs.org.

ACS Michigan Chapter Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Harbor Springs. Location State: Michigan. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Kathy Browning. Contact Email: kathy@synergistic-mgmt.com. Contact Phone: 470.521.8930. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – Friday, May 22, 2026. The Highlands at Harbor Springs 600 Highlands Dr Harbor Springs, MI 49740.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Los Angeles. Location State: California. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: Angela Martinez. Contact Email: angela.martinez@med.usc.edu. Contact Phone: 323-707-3363. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Keck School of Medicine of USC. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma (ASSET)

Trauma Events Location City: Hualien County. Location Country: Taiwan. Event Category: Trauma (not including ATLS). Type/Interest: Trauma/Critical care. Contact Name: ChienHsing Wang. Contact Email: js1128wang@yahoo.com.tw. Contact Phone: 0970 332 556. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/trauma/education/asset. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – Thursday, May 21, 2026. TzuChi Hospital. For more info visit www.facs.org.

Virginia Chapter Annual Meeting

ACS CME Events Location City: Richmond. Location State: Virginia. Location Country: United States. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Susan McConnell. Contact Email: smcconnell@ramdocs.org. Contact Phone: 804-622-8139. Friday, May 29, 2026 – Saturday, May 30, 2026. Omni Richmond Hotel 100 S 12th St Richmond, VA.

Chile Chapter- 68th Annual Congress of the Chilean Chapter

ACS CME Events Location City: Viña del Mar. Location Country: Chile. Event Category: ACS Chapter. Contact Name: Lorena Lopez. Contact Email: coordinadora@acschile.cl. Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Hotel Del Mar, Enjoy Av. San Martín 199, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Chile.

ACS Simulation in Surgical Education

ACS CME Events The course was developed in response to growing interest in simulation-based training, especially with advancements in laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgery. As simulation centers evolve, trained faculty are essential for teaching these technologies. The impact of the course extends beyond participants, as they can influence teaching and curriculum development at their institutions. This year, based on feedback, the course will offer learning activities in roundtable discussions in the following areas: Simulation Center Management Building Skills Models: Doing More With a Small Budget Equipment Management Theoretical Foundation of Simulation More information. Location City: Durham. Location State: North Carolina. Location Country: United States. Event Category: Other Category. Type/Interest: Simulation. Contact Name: Stephanie Hermes, Senior Administrator. Contact Email: shermes@facs.org. Event Website: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/acs-simulation-in-surgical-education/. Maximum AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™: 17.25. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Saturday, June 13, 2026. Washington Duke Inn/Surgical Education and Activities Lab (SEAL). For more info visit www.facs.org.