The Upgrade Is Complete: Your New ACOS Experience Is Here
We are thrilled to announce that the new ACOS website and upgraded member portal are officially live. After months of planning and preparation, the transition is complete, and we cannot wait for you to experience what we have built. Here is what you can look forward to: To get started, simply log in at facos.org […]
A Century of Excellence: Join Us for the ACOS Centennial Celebration
The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons is approaching a monumental milestone, and we invite our entire community to be part of the festivities. As we prepare to commemorate 100 years of service, leadership, education, mentorship, and advocacy, we are thrilled to announce that the Centennial Celebration & 2027 Annual Clinical Assembly will take place October […]
ACOS Board Approves 2026–2028 Strategic Plan
The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) Board of Governors has approved the College’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan, establishing a clear roadmap for the future as ACOS approaches its Centennial Anniversary in 2027. Developed through a collaborative process involving volunteer leaders, physicians, students, residents, staff, and an external strategic planning consultant, the plan reflects a shared […]
Shape the Future of Osteopathic Surgical Scholarship
The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons is seeking a group of qualified members to serve as Curators for ACOS on Cureus, our open-access publishing platform. Curators play an important role in maintaining the quality and relevance of published work by reviewing submitted manuscripts to ensure: Mandatory Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Expectations: Ready to Make an Impact? […]
2026 ACOS Humanitarian Award Recipient: Hiren N. Patel, D.O., FACOS
ACOS honors Hiren N. Patel, D.O., FACOS, with the 2026 ACOS Humanitarian Award. Dr. Hiren N. Patel received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from LECOM-Bradenton in 2011. He graduated from Emory University with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. Dr. Patel graduated from the historic PCOM Neurosurgery Residency Program which was established in […]
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Member Spotlight: Lynne McCormick, DO, FACOS
When I was five years old, there was a television show called Dr. Kildare. It was then that I decided that I wanted to become a physician, a surgeon, and save people’s lives when they needed it most. In 1962, very few women were accepted to medical school. I grew up in a world where women […]
Member Spotlight – Carl Pesta, D.O., FACOS
I am honored to have been appointed to the Board of Directors for the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS.) I have been a bariatric surgeon since 2003. As the first DO to sit on this board, it is a privilege to represent all surgeons in this community, but especially the osteopathic surgeons. […]
2026 Orel F. Martin Award Recipient: Hasco William Craver, III, D.O., FACOS
Hasco William Craver, III, D.O., FACOS is the 2026 recipient of the Orel F. Martin Award, The highest award of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, in recognition for his years of service to the College and the osteopathic profession. A native of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Dr. Craver graduated from the University of Delaware where he […]