6 days ago · Podcast The House of Surgery William E. Cohn, MD, FACS, a cardiothoracic surgeon from Houston, Texas, delivers the I. S. Ravdin Lecture during Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago.

Conferred on surgeons who meet specific academic and practice requirements, the FACS credential can only be used by Fellows in good standing with the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913.

The tool can assist you in finding a qualified surgical specialist who is either a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) or working towards their Fellowship.

What does FACS mean? Learn why choosing a surgeon with “FACS” after their name ensures high-quality care. This designation that the surgeon meets the standards set by the American College of …

Medical school is just the beginning—surgery is a matter of lifelong learning, and the ACS is here to provide it.

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How to Become a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) Becoming a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons is a significant milestone in your surgical career.