With the closure of the ACS Communities, many surgeons are looking for a new home to continue the discussions, collaborations, and professional connections that defined that space. The American College of Surgeons has encouraged its members to explore SurgeOn as a new environment for those conversations. While we are not formally affiliated with the ACS, we are honored to have earned their trust and respect as a recommended community for surgeons to continue connecting and learning together.

Continuing the legacy of connection

The ACS Communities provided a trusted environment for surgeons to share ideas, discuss cases, and seek advice from peers. That same sense of purpose continues on SurgeOn, where verified surgical professionals engage daily in specialty-based conversations, share expertise, and build meaningful relationships. The structure feels familiar, with topic-driven discussions and community groups that mirror the best parts of the ACS experience, now enhanced with new tools and features.

What SurgeOn offers

  • Verified professional network: Every member is verified by specialty, ensuring authentic and credible discussion.

  • Specialty and interest communities: Join focused groups that align with your practice and academic interests, from colorectal and general surgery to robotics, oncology, and surgical education.

  • Unified communication: Direct messages, community threads, and conference chats all live in one integrated space, keeping your professional interactions organized and accessible.

  • Education and learning: In addition to peer discussion, SurgeOn hosts webinars, live events, and the upcoming SurgeOn Academy, a learning platform offering structured courses from leading institutions, societies, and industry partners.

  • Global network: With more than 30,000 surgical professionals worldwide, SurgeOn connects you to colleagues across specialties, regions, and health systems.

Why this transition matters

The closure of ACS Communities marks the end of a familiar hub, but not the end of surgical collaboration. With the College pointing its members toward SurgeOn as a place to continue engaging with their peers, this transition represents more than a handoff—it is the continuation of a shared mission. SurgeOn provides a secure, evolving space where surgeons can maintain the same high-level discourse they valued in ACS Communities, now enhanced with modern tools that foster education, mentorship, and professional growth.

Join the conversation

If you were part of the ACS Communities, we welcome you to continue your conversations on SurgeOn. Your insights and participation help strengthen a growing network of surgeons who are shaping the future of our profession together.

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