To join the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, you must first become a Member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). For more information, please visit the American College of Surgeons website.

The ACS offers a wide array of membership opportunities for those involved in the surgical profession; your local Chapter will offer similar benefits, locally.

Active membership shall be Fellows and Associate Fellows of the American College of Surgeons residing or practicing in this area and are members in good standing of the College.

Resident members shall have graduated from a medical school acceptable to the American College of Surgeons & is currently enrolled in an accredited training program focused on a surgical specialty as noted in the by-laws. Emeritus membership shall be limited to those members over the age of 65 or retired from the active practice of surgery and have applied for such status through the American College of Surgeons. Medical Students in a U.S. medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) are eligible to apply as a Medical School member of the Chapter.

Local Chapter Benefits:

·         Engagement and networking at chapter meetings

·         Access to your local surgical community

·         Opportunities to earn CME locally

·         Network, Learn, and Present at the Regional Annual Meeting

·         Local Legislative Advocacy

·         Opportunities for leadership, beginning at the Chapter level

Your Chapter Member fee allows us to offer local CME opportunities and further develop our local network.

Active and Associate Fellows: $200.00

Residents: Free

Medical Students: Free

Retired: Free

Become a Member Today and Pay Your Dues here!

Pay online or Mail checks to:

Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
c/o Melanie Mayer
850 Ridge Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

For questions concerning payment, please email mmayer@acms.org