CONFERENCES
Fall Conference 2026
October 2-3, 2026
Hyatt Regency
New Orleans, Louisiana
Please read below for registration and lodging information!
We look forward to meeting you in New Orleans!
For questions regarding the ACOS-MSS Spring Conference (conference, hotel, and registration) please contact Zainab Sayla at convention.studentsection@facos.org.
For questions regarding abstracts, quickshots, and posters, please contact Harrison Dean at research.studentsection@facos.org.
2026 ACOS-MSS Fall Conference Early Registration is now OPEN!
We are excited to invite you to register for the 2026 Fall Conference, taking place on October 2-3 (Friday and Saturday) at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, LA.
Please read this in full, as it contains important information regarding registration, hotel bookings, deadlines, etc.
Early Bird Registration: General Registration:
Aug 24th, 10:00AM – 30th, 11:59PM ET Sep 1st, 10:00AM – 6th, 11:59 PM ET
Member: $150 Member: $170
Non-Member: $185 Non-Member: $205
Can I still attend the ACA as a registrant for the ACOS-MSS Fall Conference?
Yes, there are specialty tracks available for purchase ($100 per specialty track in addition to registration) where you are able to attend the ACA for any of the 5 surgical specialties included under the ACOS (general, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive, urological, and cardiothoracic and vascular). Limited spots are available; first come, first served.
If you are not currently a national ACOS member, we highly encourage you to join! National membership is $30 and covers all years of medical school, providing access to ACOS–MSS programming, leadership opportunities, and conference eligibility.
Please do not book flights or hotel accommodations until you have completed conference registration.
Abstract submission for this conference has closed.
Applications for travel and registration scholarships have closed.
Registrations are NON-TRANSFERABLE.
Please read the Terms and Conditions for this meeting, attached to the registration.
Discounted hotel rates are available for students. All conference events will be held at The Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, located at 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113. Book early using the links below to secure the discounted rate:
voco St. James Hotel
330 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
$199/night — 0.7 miles from ACA
Blake Hotel New Orleans
500 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana
$206/night — 0.8 miles from ACA
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana
$279+/night — 0 miles from ACA
Thank you for your interest in joining us! You can find the tentative schedule, hotel block information, and other updates on the ACOS-MSS Convention Website at any time.
Feel free to reach out with any conference-related questions to Zainab Sayla, at Convention.StudentSection@facos.org.
We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans in October!
Fall Conference Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Annual Clinical Assembly?
The Annual Clinical Assembly is a multi-day national conference dedicated to surgical education, research, and professional development. It brings together surgeons from a wide range of specialties to share advances in surgical techniques, present emerging research, and discuss innovations in osteopathic surgery. The conference is primarily designed for surgical residents and attending physicians.
When and where is the ACA?
The 2026 ACA will be held at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans LA from September 30th to October 4th (Wednesday to Sunday).
How is ACA different from the ACOS-MSS Fall Conference?
The ACOS-MSS Fall Conference falls underneath the 2026 ACA. We have our own programming dedicated specifically for students with special networking events and student socials.
What is the conference attire?
Business professional for both ACA and ACOS-MSS Fall Conference.
Which conference should I register for?
Students should register via the student registration for the 2026 ACOS-MSS Fall Conference held in conjunction with the 2026 ACA.
Registration Fee:
- Early Bird (Member) $150
- Early Bird (Non-Member) $185
- General (Member) $170
- General (Non-Member) $205
*Please note: if you are not a member you will save money by becoming a member and then registering!
Can I still attend the ACA as a registrant for the ACOS MSS Fall Conference?
Yes, there are specialty tracks available for purchase ($100 in addition to registration) where you are able to attend the ACA for any of the 5 surgical specialties included under the ACOS (general, neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive, urological, and cardiothoracic and vascular). Limited spots available, first come first serve.
Does the ACOS-MSS Hotel Block include dates for the ACA?
The ACOS-MSS Convention Subcommittee is currently working on securing hotel blocks near the conference hotel for students.
How do the Research Presentation for ACA and ACOS-MSS Fall Conference Work?
There are research opportunities where you may submit abstracts for both. They are separate research opportunities with separate deadlines and abstract revisions. If you are accepted to present at the ACA you may not be eligible to present at the ACOS-MSS Fall Conference. Deadlines TBD.
How many research sessions are there for the ACOS-MSS Fall Conference?
There will only be one session of research oral presentation. More information to come.