Tennessee Chapter

The Mission of the TN Chapter, ACS, is to improve the health of the people of Tennessee and the Southeastern Region of the United States by promoting the ethical practice of the art and science of surgery. To this end, the TN Chapter, ACS strives to cultivate equality and achieve inclusivity as surgeons, leaders, role models, and mentors not only within our own surgical community but throughout society.

The TN Chapter is dedicated to:

• The promotion of membership

• The provision of advocacy for surgeons and patients

• The education of surgeons and surgical residents

• The ultimate improvement and measurement of patient care and safety

• The study of the educational and professional needs of underrepresented surgeons and surgical trainees and the impact that its work may have on the elimination of health disparities among diverse population groups. The Chapter supports the American College of Surgeons’ commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The Chapter provides a network for the Fellows of the State and serves as their liaison to the American College of Surgeons.