Tonight, 2,118 surgeons representing 84 countries are being welcomed as Fellows of the American College of Surgeons. Congratulations to our newest FACS! 👏 #ACSCC26

Convocation begins soon at #ACSCC26! We’re so excited to welcome the 2026 Initiates as they take this exciting next step in their surgical careers. Join the livestream: facs.org/for-medical-profess…

Let the games begin! 🏆 So You Think You Can Operate? at #ACSCC26.

Lots of engaging conversation at the @RASACS Symposium today! Six presenters came together to discuss and debate the role of AI in surgical decision-making and education. #ACSCC26

We are kicking off our annual CoC Plenary Session! Hope to see you there! @AmCollSurgeons Clinical Congress is underway!

Breakout groups are underway in the Global Health Competencies for Surgeons didactic course at #ACSCC26. Participants are coming together to share perspectives and explore what it takes to engage thoughtfully and effectively in global surgery. 🌎 💬

Thank you to Dr. Craig Shriver who delivered the Major John P. Pryor Memorial Lecture at the #ACSCC26 Excelsior Surgical Society Symposium. An excellent conversation on integrating trauma, EGS, and critical care for every military surgeon.

One of our favorite #ACSCC26 traditions! You don’t want to miss this.

Hey @AmCollSurgeons Still looking for events at #ACSCC26? After SRS Day 1, we have the #RASACS Symposium from 1:00-3:00 in room 143ABC. The topic is AI in education, debate style. Come bring your thoughts (AI said this post would get you there 😉)

Congratulations to our 2026 ACS Resident Award recipients! 👏 Dr. Alexandra Hernandez received the Jameson L. Chassin, MD, FACS Award for Professionalism in General Surgery, and Dr. Taylor Carter received the Resident Award for Exemplary Teaching during the Surgery Resident Series at #ACSCC26.

One Skill, Two Platforms: Mastering Difficult Suturing in Open and Laparoscopic Surgery #ACSCC26

Starting the day off with the Surgery Resident Series at #ACSCC26. ACS President, Dr. Anton Sidawy, shared some words of wisdom to residents: “Set your eyes towards the future. Your future is bright.” 💫 We couldn’t think of a better way to start the day.

It’s tiiiiime, welcome to #ACSCC26! Let’s make it a great few days.

We’re kicking off #ACSCC26 with a @GWR title! 🏆 A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title was officially achieved today in Washington, DC for the largest display of medical certificates. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this record-breaking achievement possible. And we’re just getting started. See you tomorrow at #ACSCC26!

It’s almost here, tomorrow kicks off #ACSCC26! We can’t wait to welcome you all to Washington, DC. 😁

Sue us, we love a good skills lab. 😉 ACS Resident Members at @MUSCGenSurg are building skills across every stage of training from FAST exam ultrasound simulation to robotic suturing during inguinal hernia repair. Keep up the great work, residents. We love to see it.

Need a little inspiration as you build your #ACSCC26 schedule? We asked a few ACS surgeons to share some of the sessions they’re planning to attend this year. Swipe through their Clinical Congress playlists for ideas to add to your own. Download the Clinical Congress app to explore the full program, navigate the convention center, discover exhibitors, connect with fellow attendees, and personalize your Congress experience. facs.org/for-medical-profess…

Congratulations to Stephen M. Kelley, MD, FACS, recipient of the 2026 ACS/Pfizer Surgical Humanitarian Award! Since 1996, Dr. Kelley has dedicated his career to expanding access to surgical care in southeastern Bangladesh while training and mentoring local healthcare professionals. 🎉 Join us in celebrating Dr. Kelley ahead of his formal recognition at #ACSCC26 in Washington, DC! 🔗 Learn more about his remarkable work: utm.guru/usFgK

Help build a clearer picture of surgeon compensation while gaining insights into your own. Take the ACS Compensation Survey and see how your compensation compares across specialties, regions, and practice settings: brnw.ch/21x5Row

When treating an aortic dissection, time and precision are critical. Emerging technologies are changing how surgeons approach care at nearly every stage. AI can help flag suspected dissections faster, digital twins are opening new possibilities for patient-specific surgical planning, and image fusion technology can provide “GPS-like” guidance during complex aortic repairs. These tools are designed to augment, not replace, surgical expertise. As the technology advances, clinical judgment remains essential to translating data and imaging into personalized patient care. Explore how these innovations are shaping the future of aortic care in the latest ACS Bulletin cover story: utm.guru/usOaj