Membership
Join the Iowa Chapter
The Iowa Chapter of the American College of Surgeons invites you to join a statewide community of surgeons committed to advancing surgical care and supporting each other professionally. Our Chapter is building towards a strong foundation of advocacy, collaboration, and leadership, and your membership is essential to advancing that work.
As a member of the Iowa Chapter, you’ll connect with colleagues who share your dedication to excellence in patient care and professional growth.
Membership Benefits
Advocacy & Representation
Stay informed and engaged on state and national policies that impact surgical practice in Iowa.
Education & Professional Development
Access webinars, virtual learning opportunities, and other resources to support ongoing professional growth.
Networking & Community
Build connections with surgeons across specialties and practice settings, fostering collaboration and mentorship.
Support for Residents & Early-Career Surgeons
Engage in mentorship, leadership development, and programs designed to support the next generation of surgeons.
Leadership & Service Opportunities
Serve on committees, contribute to initiatives, and help shape the future of surgical care in Iowa.
Your membership strengthens our voice, advances education, and builds a connected community of surgeons across the state.
Join us in continuing a tradition of excellence and collaboration in Iowa!
Membership Categories
Fellow — $110
Must have been recognized by the American College of Surgeons as a Fellow.
Associate Fellow — $80
Must have been recognized by the American College of Surgeons as an Associate Fellow.
Medical Student — $0
Please note that you must meet the requirements for medical students (medical students currently enrolled in an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school in the United States, Canada, and international countries) requirements by the American College of Surgeons.
Resident — $0
Please note that you must meet the requirements for residents (surgical residents who have completed allopathic or osteopathic medical school and are currently enrolled in an accredited training program focused on one of the 13 surgical specialties, as well as those who have completed an initial residency and are currently involved in surgical research or a surgical fellowship) by the American College of Surgeons.
Retired — $25
Please note that you must already be accepted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
How to Pay
ACS has implemented a Joint ACS National/Chapter Dues Collection Program to combine the national and chapter Fellow dues into one invoice. You can pay your 2026 Chapter dues and your 2026 National dues simultaneously.
To pay your dues, visit the College’s website and login to your online member portal (www.facs.org)
Login to your account
Click your circular profile icon
Click “My Dashboard”
Click on the “Make a Payment” alert on the top of the Dashboard
Once logged in, you may pay your dues online by credit card, or select another payment method (check, ACH, wire, fax, or print an invoice). The College will also send an invoice by both email and mail. All FAQs about this program may be answered Chapter Dues Billing | ACS (facs.org).