ACFAS offers a variety of ways for our members to get involved.
Every year, ACFAS welcomes new volunteers to provide the energy required to bring to fruition the College’s strategic initiatives. This work happens through committee, task force, educational program faculty, and regions. With every volunteer, the College grows more energized, more diverse and inclusive, and better equipped to lead the organization into the future.
Call for Volunteers
The 2027-28 Call for Volunteers application is now open! Applications are due October 31, 2026.
Help shape the future of ACFAS and contribute to the work that moves the College forward. ACFAS' eighteen committees and task forces bring the strategic plan to life, providing expertise, guidance and oversight for key initiatives that support the College, its members, and the profession.
Before applying, please review the ACFAS Volunteer Requirements.
ACFAS Committee Opportunities
Fellow, Associate and Post Graduate Fellow Members
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Resident Members
Beginning with the 2027–28 volunteer year, ACFAS resident committee service will transition from the PGY-1 year to the PGY-2 year. Eligible PGY-2 residents are encouraged to apply for available committee opportunities and get involved with the College early in their careers.
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Board of Directors Nominations and Election
Board of Directors Candidate Applications were due by September 30, 2026. Please view this page for more information.
ACFAS Regions
ACFAS invites all members to get involved in their local regions.
Faculty Application
ACFAS has had an increasing number of individuals interested in becoming faculty. Given the limited number of faculty positions, we are temporarily closing faculty applications as we evaluate our faculty application and assignment process. Please watch for correspondence from ACFAS regarding the updated process.
The College’s three educational program committees are responsible for developing the specialty’s most respected CME curriculum, including the ACFAS Annual Scientific Conference, hands-on surgical skills courses, other single-topic seminars including practice management and regional symposia. They also develop content for podcasts, e-books, and other e-learning tools.
ACFAS always seeks to diversify its faculty with new instructors who possess the expertise and experience needed to maintain the College’s high standards and attendee expectations. A Board position statement outlines the variety of expectations and qualities considered in the speaker selection process (see below). Faculty members of the Annual Scientific Conference are provided free general registration and reimbursement of travel expenses. Surgical courses and symposia faculty are provided a modest honoraria and reimbursement of travel expenses.