ACOS Associate Membership recognizes the nonsurgical physicians and advanced practice providers who work alongside ACOS members every day. If you support the mission of osteopathic surgery and are employed by an ACOS member, your place in this community is here.
Associate Membership is available to nonsurgical osteopathic and allopathic physicians, and advanced practice providers currently employed by an ACOS member, who support the mission and objectives of ACOS.
You must be a member in good standing of the American Osteopathic Association or an AMA-recognized national medical specialty society.
You must be a member in good standing with the national specialty society for your specialty (ANA, AAPA, NACNS, or equivalent).
Submit completed application, CV, and supporting documentation to: membership@facos.org
Reduced rates on ACOS live and on-demand CME programs and educational events.
Access to the ACOS online member platform to connect and collaborate with the broader surgical community.
Eligibility for ACOS honors and recognition programs open to the full membership.
A connection to ACOS representation on the policy and workforce issues that shape surgical practice.
Reduced rates on ACOS national conferences, programs, and events.
Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Surgery, ACOS News, and Inside Surgery Today.
Resources communicating the osteopathic surgical difference — useful across the full surgical team.
Membership that bridges your role with the broader ACOS community of osteopathic surgeons you work alongside.
Associate Members join at the Associate Member rate of $107 in year one. If joining mid-year, dues are prorated by quarter. The same $107 annual rate applies at renewal in year two and beyond.
QUARTER JOINED | % | DUES |
Q1 — July–September | 100% | $107.00 |
Q2 — October–December | 75% | $80.25 |
Q3 — January–March | 50% | $53.50 |
Q4 — April–June | 25% | $26.75 |
Annual renewal rate for year 2: $107. FY 2026–2027 rate per the ACOS dues schedule. Proration of dues applies to new members only.
In 2027, ACOS marks 100 years of advancing osteopathic surgery. The team that built that history — and the one that carries it forward — includes you.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, download the application and get started today.
membership@facos.org
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