The 2025 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress is almost here! As many members of the UAB Department of Surgery begin to pack their suitcases and double-check their conference itineraries for their arrival in Chicago, Illinois, make sure to keep the following event details in mind.

UAB ACS Reception

If you haven’t already, please mark your calendars and RSVP for our annual reception at Expat Chicago on Sunday, October 5, at 5:30 p.m. If needed, registration links can be found in your email. 

All University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, University of Texas Southwestern, Colorado University, University of Utah, University of Arizona, and Banner Health, residents, alumni, and friends of the departments, along with members of the Alabama/Mississippi Chapter of ACS, are welcome to join us for a fun evening of networking and reconnecting with friends and colleagues.

Share Your Great News & Presentations

As you enjoy the proceedings of the Congress, make sure to tag @UABSurgery and @AmCollSurgeons in your Twitter and LinkedIn posts throughout the week, with the hashtags #ACSCC25 and #UABatACS2025. If you have a presentation and would like for a member of the UAB Surgery Communications Team to attend and potentially feature you in a Surgery News story, please email us before ACS at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Want to support your colleagues and cheer them on in their sessions? Check out our custom program list that features UAB Surgery residents, fellows, and faculty that has been curated by Clinical Research Coordinator Kaycee Hair.