ACS and Northern California Chapter Member Opportunities

  • COC 2025 Research Paper Competition

    Announcing the Commission on Cancer 2025 Cancer Research Paper Competition for all residents and fellows in training. Abstracts due on July 7, 2025. https://www.facs.org/media/zoxpg1zl/09122024-paper-competition-flyer-update_final.pdf

  • Apply for ACS Surgical Jeopardy at Clinical Congress

    Apply now to submit a team for the ACS Surgical Jeopardy competition held on October 7th at Clinical Congress 2025, Chicago, IL

    We are excited to offer again this high-energy, interactive competition event, which has become one of the most popular sessions at Clinical Congress. It offers a fun and spirited opportunity to showcase surgical knowledge and teamwork on a national stage. Both Chapters and Residency Programs are invited to submit a team for the chance to be selected to participate. A limited number of teams will be chosen. Completing the application does not guarantee participation.

    Submit your team before Friday, July 18, at 11:59 pm CT.

    Click on Apply

    A few things to know about:

    Ensure completeness of your applications: Applications must be accurate and complete, including the team participants’ information.

    Team participants submitted must be current Resident Members of ACS

    Teams will be selected based on various factors, for instance

    Chapter has hosted a Surgical Jeopardy competition at their local event

    Teams not competing in most recent national competitions

    We appreciate your interest and encourage all Chapters and Residency Programs to submit their team.

    For any questions, please contact acschapters@facs.org for guidance.