Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, often listed as "FACS", is a post-nominal title used to indicate that the surgeon's education and training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct have passed a rigorous evaluation, and have been found to be consistent with the high standards established and demanded by said College. In order to apply for membership, a surgeon typically must be certified by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Notable Members

 * Richard Webber, M.D., F.A.C.S. (general surgeon)
 * Preston Burke, M.D., F.A.C.S. (cardiothoracic surgeon)
 * Derek Shepherd, M.D., F.A.C.S. (neurosurgeon)
 * Addison Forbes Montgomery, M.D., F.A.C.S. (OB/GYN and perinatal-neonatal surgeon)
 * Mark Sloan, M.D., F.A.C.S. (plastic surgeon/ENT)
 * Erica Hahn, M.D., F.A.C.S. (cardiothoracic surgeon)
 * Owen Hunt, M.D., F.A.C.S. (trauma surgeon)
 * Arizona Robbins, M.D., F.A.C.S. (pediatric surgeon)
 * Margaret Campbell, M.D., F.A.C.S. (general surgeon)
 * Teddy Altman, M.D., F.A.C.S. (cardiothoracic surgeon)
 * Jeff Russell, M.D., F.A.C.S. (cardiothoracic surgeon)

Notes and Trivia

 * This title isn't automatically gained and must be applied for once certified by a surgical board post-residency.
 * Membership is confirmed by the doctor's lab coat embroidery.