About Us

The Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter of the American College of Surgeons was established to promote the ideals, policies and programs of the American College of Surgeons, which are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of surgical care through education of and advocacy for its Fellows and their patients.
 
In support of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter is prepared to keep its members apprised of events regarding the medical malpractice insurance crisis and the need for tort reform in Pennsylvania.

​2018 MPACS Events

Visit the events tab for more information about each event as it is released.
Saturday, September 22 - Mock Oral Boards
Thursday, November 8 - 4th Annual Surgical Jeopardy Tournament ​

Membership 
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Fellow Pennsylvania Chapters:
Keystone Chapter, ACS
Southwestern Chapter, ACS
Northwestern Chapter, ACS 

Incorporated November 18, 1992
Founded October 17, 1986

In support of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter is prepared to keep its members apprised of events regarding the medical malpractice insurance crisis and the need for tort reform in Pennsylvania. For licensed physicians in PA, a 3hr Child Abuse Reporting course counts only 2 hrs towards 100 total hrs for licensure renewal according to both State Boards of Medicine.  CME deadline is 10/31/16 for DO physicians and 12/31/16 for MD physicians.