Call for Exhibitors 2026
January 2026 Meeting
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Ours is the largest chapter of the ACS, with more than 1,000 members, including surgeons in clinical practice and surgeons in academic medical centers throughout Southern California and we want YOUR organization to be a part of our upcoming meeting!
Register today to:
• Reach a highly qualified audience of surgical leaders
• Increase visibility for your brand in a time when in person office and clinical visits are limited
• Demonstrate commitment to excellence in surgical outcomes
• Strengthen existing relationships
Writing Workshop
Writing Workshop: From Abstract to Manuscript
NEW for 2026! A special writing workshop, developed by the SCCACS RAS representatives, designed to provide expertise on converting abstracts into publishable manuscripts. Trainees are encouraged to attend! This workshop is encouraged for those with accepted abstracts for the SCCACS January 2026 meeting!
It will be held virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
2026 Scientific Meeting
January 2026 Meeting
Annual Scientific Meeting
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
The SCCACS Board of Directors, Leadership, Program Committee, and Staff are working hard to provide an excellent in-person meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, January 9-11, 2026.
More information coming soon!
Advocacy Updates
ACS Advocacy Summit & CMA Advocacy Day Updates
SCCACS is coordinating activities and proactively identifying and supporting issues that impact practicing surgeons and patients at the state and national levels. Updates regarding ongoing and new legislation are NOW available!
We encourage all members to become more involved in advocacy. Use the tools and resources available to take action on legislation that’s important to you and your patients. Your opinion matters and we want your voice to be heard. We want you to help us make surgery a better place surgeons and for better patient outcomes.
Submit Articles to The American Surgeon
Submit Articles to The American Surgeon
Publishing in journals can give your work visibility among other researchers in your field, outside of your immediate circle of contacts and colleagues. Each article published in a journal explores a very narrow, specific topic in depth and provides readers incite into your research. The American Surgeon can always use good content from the members of the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. They are looking for high-quality clinical studies of interest to surgeons in active practice.
Membership Renewal
Membership Renewal
For current Chapter members, the Membership year is January to December each year. Renewal invoices have been mailed, but you have the option of renewing your membership online! You will need your membership login information - your username is your Chapter ID number on your renewal invoice. Contact the Chapter office if you need assistance.
The Chapter is looking for you!
The Southern California Chapter, the largest and most active in the American College of Surgeons, has become a strong, relevant force representing both surgeons and surgical patients. Be part of the movement and JOIN the Chapter today! Dues are $200/year.
SETTING THE QUALITY STANDARD
For more than 100 years, the American College of Surgeons has set the Quality Standard. Learn more about our progress in raising the quality bar.