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Quality and Safety Conference

Registration

Registration is now open for the 2025 ACSQuality and Safety Conference, July 17–20 in San Diego, California!

Registration Fees

The conference registration fee includes:

  • Access to all General and Breakout Sessions (preregistration required)
  • Welcome Reception on Friday evening
  • Abstract Reception on Saturday evening
  • Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more
  • Lunch Friday and Saturday
  • Daily morning and afternoon networking breaks

Attendees are not officially registered for the conference until registration and payment have been received.

Attendees are also able to select to participate in a preconference workshop; please note, an additional fee* may be required to register. Attendance for these workshops is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.


Workshop Registration Details

Workshop Descriptions
QI Basics Preconference Workshop

Registration for theÌýQI Basics Preconference WorkshopÌý¾±²Ô³¦±ô³Ü»å±ð²õ:

  • Access to the full-day workshop on Thursday
  • Complimentary access to the onlineÌýACSQuality Improvement: The Basics
  • Lunch on Thursday
  • Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop which has an additional fee of $279.

Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop

Registration for theÌýEssentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference WorkshopÌý¾±²Ô³¦±ô³Ü»å±ð²õ:

  • Access to the four-hour AM workshop on Thursday
  • Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop which has an additional fee of $125.

Become the Next Generation of QI Experts Preconference Workshop

Registration for theÌýBecome the Next Generation of QI Experts Preconference Workshop includes:

  • Access to the four-hour AM workshop on Thursday
  • Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop.

Anchoring Excellence: How to Build an Enduring Children's Surgery Verification Program and Onboard a New Crew Preconference Workshop

Registration for theÌýAnchoring Excellence: How to Build an Enduring Children's Surgery Verification Program and Onboard a New Crew Preconference WorkshopÌý¾±²Ô³¦±ô³Ü»å±ð²õ:

  • Access to the four-hour AM workshop on Thursday
  • Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop.

Surgical Excellence for Older Adults: A Hands-On Experience

Registration for the Surgical Excellence for Older Adults: A Hands-On Experience includes:

  • Access to the four-hour PM workshop on Thursday
  • Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop.

Better Together: QI Experts and Surgeons Preconference Workshop

Registration for theÌýBetter Together: QI Experts and Surgeons Preconference WorkshopÌý¾±²Ô³¦±ô³Ü»å±ð²õ:

  • Access to the four-hour PM workshop on Thursday
  • Continuing Education hours for surgeons, nurses, and more

*Full conference registration is required to attend this preconference workshop.

ACSQuality Program Participant Rates

General Registration

Ìý

Conference
Only

Preconference Workshops (Add-Ons)

QI Basics

Learning from Failure in QI

Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team

Attendee (includes Nurse)

$395

$279

$125

$125

Resident

$95

$279

$125

$125

Medical Student/Intern

$95

$279

$125

$125

Please note: Full conference registration is required to attend a preconference workshop. There is no workshop only option. Space for the preconference workshops is limited, and attendance is first-come, first-served.

Non-Participant of ACSQuality Program Rates

General Registration

Ìý

Conference
Only

Preconference Workshops (Add-Ons)

QI Basics

Learning from Failure in QI

Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team

Attendee (includes Nurse)

$625

$279

$125

$125

Resident

$95

$279

$125

$125

Medical Student/Intern

$95

$279

$125

$125

Please note: Full conference registration is required to attend a preconference workshop. There is no workshop only option. Space for the preconference workshops is limited, and attendance is first-come, first-served.

Justification Letter

Need to obtain approval to attend? Use the justification letter template linked below to communicate the importance and benefits of attending the conference and to outline estimated costs.

Justification Letter Template

Abstract Presenters

All acceptances for abstract submissions will require in-person attendance at the meeting and a registration fee. Posters will notÌýbe printed on an author's behalf. Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be responsible for printing their own posters to bring onsite.Ìý

Confirmations

Confirmations will be sent via email once your online registration has been completed.Ìý

Guests

Registered attendees may onlyÌýbring a guest to the Welcome Reception and Abstract Reception for a fee of $150.Ìý

Substitution Policy

Conference attendee substitution from one individual to another is not permitted.

Child Policy

  • Children under the age of 16 are notÌýpermitted to attend QSC activities.
  • Children 16 or older who are registered mustÌýbe accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times.
  • A professional and disturbance-free environment mustÌýbe maintained.

Cancelation/No-Show Policy

All conference participants must notify ACSRegistration Services via email at registration@facs.org to cancel their registration. Cancelations must be received by June 20, 2025, and will be assessed a $75 cancelation fee. Attendees who cancel after June 20, 2025, will forfeit all registration fees.

Questions

Should you have any questions regarding registration, please contact ACSRegistration Services at registration@facs.org or 312-202-5244.

ACSQuality Program Participant Rates

General Registration

 

Conference Only

QI Basics Preconference Workshop (Add-On)

Learning from Failure in QI Preconference Workshop (Add-On)

Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop (Add-On)

Attendee (includes Nurse)

$395

$279

$125

$125

Resident

$95

$279

$125

$125

Medical Student/Intern

$95

$279

$125

$125

Please note: Full conference registration is required to attend a preconference workshop. There is no workshop only option. Space for the preconference workshops is limited, and attendance is first-come, first-served.

Non-Participant of ACSQuality Program Rates

General Registration

 

Conference Only

QI Basics Preconference Workshop (Add-On)

Learning from Failure in QI Preconference Workshop (Add-On)

Essentials for an Effective QI Project Team Preconference Workshop (Add-On)

Attendee (includes Nurse)

$625

$279

$125

$125

Resident

$95

$279

$125

$125

Medical Student/Intern

$95

$279

$125

$125

Please note: Full conference registration is required to attend a preconference workshop. There is no workshop only option. Space for the preconference workshops is limited, and attendance is first-come, first-served.