Journal of the American College of Surgeons
The Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) is the official scientific publication of the American College of Surgeons. Formerly Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics (1905-1994), JACS has the goal of providing its readership the highest quality rapid retrieval of information relevant to surgeons.
JACS is a monthly peer-reviewed journal publishing original contributions on all aspects of surgery. These contributions include original scientific articles, collective reviews, experimental investigations with clear clinical relevance, and a surgeon-at-work section (online only). JACS is a membership benefit for all active ACS Fellows. Retirees and medical students have access to JACS online at http://www.journalacs.org. Access to JACS CME online is at http://jacscme.facs.org.
ACS Fellows needing change of address: call 800-621-4111 (312-202-5277 outside US/Canada) or change online at http://www.facs.org (Members Only tab).
ACS Fellows and non-Fellow subscribers with problems with print and/or online access: call 800-654-2452 (314-453-7041 outside US/Canada).
![]() |
![]() |
Revised March 31, 2011



