# American College of Surgeons leadership and honors

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> Updated: 2026-09-27T19:15:37.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

During the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, D.C., the organization announced new leadership and several professional honors.

Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein was installed as the 107th President of the ACS, introducing the theme “The House of Surgery: Stronger Together” to promote interdisciplinary collaboration. 

In recognition of service and excellence, the ACS presented the Distinguished Service Award to Dr. Charles Mabry, Chief of Surgery at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, for his contributions to trauma care and education. The organization also conferred Honorary Fellowships upon eight internationally recognized surgeons, including specialists from Colombia, England, and Switzerland.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: American College of Surgeons honors Charles Mabry and international surgeons

The American College of Surgeons honored Charles Mabry with the Distinguished Service Award and conferred Honorary Fellowships upon eight international surgeons at its Clinical Congress in Washington, D.C.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-college-of-surgeons-honors-charles-mabry-and-international-surgeons

### 2026-09-26: American College of Surgeons announces new president and service award recipient

At the 2026 ACS Clinical Congress, Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein was installed as President of the American College of Surgeons, while Dr. Charles Mabry received the organization's Distinguished Service Award.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-college-of-surgeons-announces-new-president-and-service-award-recipient

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