For surgical trainees and young surgeons, the Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons (RAS-ACS) serves to familiarize you with College programs and leadership. RAS-ACS provides you with an avenue for participation in ACS affairs, fosters development and use of your leadership skills in organized surgery, and provides opportunities for your opinions and concerns as young surgeons and trainees to be heard by College leadership.
Participation in RAS-ACS provides the following benefits:
- Free access to the College's job bank
- Information on clinical and research fellowship opportunities
- Free subscription to the Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Newsletter and website
- Educational materials to meet the requirements for board certification
- Opportunities to serve on various committees of the College
- Free early registration for Clinical Congress and access to CME credits
- Clinical Congress programming designed to meet the needs of surgical residents and young surgeons
- Access to ACS-sponsored insurance programs (life, health, disability)
- Opportunities for local chapter affiliation
- A voice in advocacy and policy-making issues concerning residents and young surgeons
Grand Rounds Webinars
Learn new strategies and tools with relevant topics in less than 60 minutes. These webinars are for young surgeons who are starting their practice in private or academic surgical medicine. Take a deep dive into career path choices and strategies, best practices for navigating the career ladder, and managing personal life and wellness. The webinars are presented live by subject matter experts and accessible to you free of charge. Enjoy interaction with the presenter in a live format or view the webinar later whenever your schedule permits. These brief, yet extremely informative, web-based educational sessions are accessible for one year after the event. | Hangouts Join these one-hour long phone conversations and share ideas with your colleagues. How to joint a hangout? No need to preregister, just phone in! Call-In Number: 888-585-9008 Room: 549-242-585# |
