MEMBER BENEFITS

Your Voice. Your Community. Your College.

Whether you are joining the College or continuing your membership, ACOS is built around education, career, community, recognition, advocacy, and everyday value. Explore what membership delivers.

1927 → 2027 · Approaching Our Centennial

In 2027, ACOS turns 100. Members applying now will be inducted as part of the Centennial Class of Fellows — the first class honored in the College’s 100th year.

Benefits organized by what matters to you

Select a category to see what ACOS membership delivers in that area. Every member receives the full set — and some benefits are most relevant at particular stages of your career.

Education

Continuing education, clinical programs, and peer-reviewed publications that support the practicing osteopathic surgeon at every stage.

Continuing Medical Education

Reduced rates on ACOS live and on-demand CME programs for members across every specialty.

Annual Clinical Assembly

Conclave — the flagship educational gathering of the College — with member pricing and extensive programming.

On-Demand Specialty Programming

Access to on-demand educational content across ACOS surgical specialties.

Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Surgery

The first peer-reviewed journal dedicated to osteopathic surgical principles.

ACOS News

Monthly newsletter covering developments affecting osteopathic surgeons.

Inside Surgery Today

Bimonthly newsletter featuring the latest in surgery and medical management.

Member Pricing on Events

Reduced registration across ACOS conferences and educational programming.

Career

Career resources and pathway support — from student and resident mentorship, to the pathway toward the FACOS designation.

ACOS Career Center

Job listings, employer connections, and career resources focused on osteopathic surgery.

Mentor Match Program

Connect with an experienced ACOS surgeon mentor who can guide your training and early-career decisions.

Path to Fellowship

As a member, you begin accumulating the service and contribution criteria that lead to the FACOS designation.

Residency Program Resources

ACOS-MSS resources to guide specialty selection and residency application.

Research Resources

Peer-to-Peer Research Database, Research How-To Manual, and the Surgical Specialty Conferences and Journals Resource.

Practice Resources

Member Logos for practice stationery, branded professional materials, and practice-facing tools.

Patient Brochure

The D.O. Advantage patient brochure — a practice tool communicating the osteopathic surgical difference

Community

The network that makes ACOS a professional home — peer connections, discipline sections, and the national gathering of osteopathic surgery.

ACOS Online Community

The member platform to connect, collaborate, and share with osteopathic surgeons across every specialty.

Annual Clinical Assembly (Conclave)

The flagship gathering of the College — where members, residents, and students come together.

Discipline Sections

Active participation in your surgical specialty section: General, Cardiothoracic & Vascular, Neurological, Plastic & Reconstructive, Urological.

Peer Network

A national network of osteopathic surgeons across every career stage — training, practice, and beyond.

ACOS-MSS Chapters

Local COM chapters connecting osteopathic medical students to the surgical specialty.

Leadership Opportunities

Serve on ACOS committees, the Medical Student Section Executive Board, or the Resident Governing Council.

Recognition

ACOS honors and scholarly recognition programs — from the student and resident level to the profession’s highest credentials.

ACOS Awards

Eligibility for the awards that recognize dedication and contribution to osteopathic surgery.

Robert C. Erwin Literary Award

Recognition for scholarly contributions to the field.

ACA Scientific Exhibit and Poster Session Awards

Platform to showcase research nationally.

FACOS and DFACOS Designations

The highest professional credentials the College confers — the pathway toward Fellowship begins with membership.

Resident Achievement Awards

Recognition programs for surgeons in training.

ACOS Urologic Excellence Scholarship

Student scholarship supporting osteopathic urologic surgery.

Student Doctor of the Month

Monthly recognition of ACOS-MSS students.

Advocacy

ACOS represents the interests of osteopathic surgeons before Congress, federal agencies, and the accreditation community.

Federal Legislative Representation

ACOS advocates on MACRA, payment, healthcare policy, and the legislative issues that shape the profession.

Regulatory Voice

Osteopathic surgical perspectives represented before federal regulatory agencies on workforce shortages, payment reform, and clinical issues.

Single Accreditation System Engagement

Direct engagement with the AOA and ACGME on accreditation policy affecting osteopathic surgical training.

Specialty Standards

ACOS represents the standards that define osteopathic surgery across professional development, credentialing, and the future of the specialty.

Collective Power

Amplifying individual member concerns through an organized, national advocacy voice.

Marketplace

Consumer savings and affinity partner programs available today to ACOS members — spanning travel, everyday savings, insurance, identity protection, student loan refinancing, and more. Access through your member account at facos.org.

Travel & Tickets

Member savings on travel bookings, event tickets, live events, and sporting events.

Everyday Consumer Savings

Daily deals, gift card discounts, seasonal savings, and local offers.

Auto Insurance

Exclusive member rates through marketplace insurance partners, with payroll deduction and group discount options.

Home Insurance

Member-rate home insurance with access to 15+ insurance carriers and a dedicated advisor.

Dental Insurance

Dental coverage with choice of dentist, cleanings, major services, and optional vision coverage.

ID Theft Protection

Identity monitoring, full identity restoration, internet monitoring, and credit report surveillance.

Student Loan Refinancing

Refinancing options with average savings and real-time rates for education-related debt.

Additional Coverage Options

Additional insurance products — including pet insurance and supplemental coverage — through marketplace partners.

Ready to Be Part of This College?

Whether you are joining the College for the first time or renewing your membership, your place is here. Every member — at every stage — receives the full set of benefits built around this community.

Contact Membership Services

By phone: (800) 888-1312 │ membership@facos.org

1680 Duke Street, Suite 500 · Alexandria, VA 22314 · Monday–Friday · 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET