The International College of Surgeons (ICS) is a world federation of general surgeons and surgical specialists founded in Geneva, Switzerland in 1935 by Dr. Max Thorek. ICS has approximately 60 organized national Sections around the world and thousands of members in approximately 100 countries. Membership is available to qualified surgeons in all specialties as well as Anesthesiologists, Pathologists and Radiologists.

With hundreds of active members, the United States Section is the largest national chapter. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, members of the US Section speak over 40 languages and are dedicated to the global advancement of surgical excellence as well as humanitarian service to those in need.

The newly stated Mission of the United States Section of the International College of Surgeons is...

...to unify surgeons and related specialists to promote surgical excellence for the benefit of all people.

Our Vision is to advance surgical outreach

Our Values are...

• Mentorship & Fellowship
• Equitable Access to Care
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Global Collaboration
• Scholarship

Goals for Accomplishing the Mission 

• To increase recruitment, improve retention, and enhance engagement
• Analyze and clarify the internal structure of ICS-US section governance and foster collaborations with other sections (and world body).
• Collaborate with local partners to improve surgical access and care.
• Invest in the mission, protect core assets, seek new opportunities for revenue.

Requirements for Membership

Fellow

To become a Fellow (member) of ICS (FICS) through the United States Section, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Licensed to practice medicine in the United States.
2. Successfully completed a residency program in surgery, anesthesiology, pathology or radiology.
3. Submit a fully completed application form.
4. Provide three references who can attest to your ethical and professional qualifications.
5. Pay the appropriate application fee.

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Junior Fellow

Residents in training and medical students are welcome to join ICS as Junior Fellows. Requirements are:

1. Enrolled in a surgical training program or medical school in the United States. Includes fellowship training in a surgical or related specialty as indicated above.
2. Provide at least 2 references, one of which must be your residency director. If you are being referred by a current ICS Fellow only one reference is required.
3. Submit fully completed application form.
4. No application fee is required for Junior Fellow application.

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Allied Member

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners can now join ICSUS in the new Allied Member Category. To join applicants must:

1. Be a licensed and/or certified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
2. Complete the application form
3. Provide appropriate references or be recommended by a current ICS Fellow
4. Pay the appropriate application fee

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