ACOS 2025 Annual Clinical Assembly

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2025 Annual Clinical Assembly of Osteopathic Surgeons? The 2025 Annual Clinical Assembly (ACA) will be held September 17th through September 21st, 2025, at the Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah. Committee meetings will be held on the 16th. Programming will be Thursday, September 18 – Sunday September 21.
What are the airport options? The closest airport to the Grand America Hotel is Salt Lake City (SLC) Airport which is 5.2 miles away.
Is the ACOS 2025 ACA an in-person or virtual conference? The ACOS 2025 Annual Clinical Assembly is planned and accredited as a premier in-person conference in Salt Lake City. The full value of the ACA, including networking, interactive sessions, and hands-on workshops (if applicable), is centered around live participation.
Will sessions be available online or on-demand? While the primary focus is the live, in-person event, ACOS may make select educational content available on-demand for a limited time after the conference concludes as a supplemental resource for fully registered attendees. However, the scope and availability of on-demand content are not guaranteed and should not be considered a replacement for attending the live event.
Is registration open? Online registration will be open until September 15th, 2025. After then, onsite registration will be available at the Grand America Hotel.
Can I register over the phone? No, you can register through our website www.facos.org/aca. You can request assistance from ACOS staff at 800-888-1312.
Can you help me access my account? I need help with resetting my password. Contact ACOS staff at 800-888-1312 or info@facos.org for assistance in resetting your password.

What is the registration rate? Registration rates vary based on your membership status and category. If your rate does not appear below, please log-in at www.facos.org to see your ACA registration rate. Lunch will be included Thursday through Saturday; breakfast will not. Registration rates include discipline programming, keynote addresses, access to the exhibit hall, poster presentations, ACOS conclave reception.

Registration Type	Early Bird (On/before July 25)	Late/Onsite Rate (On/after July 26)
Member & Resident Member in Practice – CME eligible	$999	$1199
Non-Member in Practice – CME eligible	$1599	$1699
Resident Member in Training Program – No CME Awarded	$250	$350
Retired Member – No CME Awarded	$400	$550

I paid my membership dues, but am still receiving the non-member price. Please allow one business day after you have paid your membership dues, for our system to recognize the update. If you are still experiencing issues with pricing, please contact ACOS staff at 800-888-1312 or info@facos.org for assistance.
Have I fulfilled my membership requirement to attend an ACOS conference once every three years? Do I need to attend the 2025 ACA? If you have attended an ACOS conference within the last three years, then you are not required to attend the 2025 ACA. If you have not attended an ACOS conference within the past three years, then you must attend the 2025 ACA to fulfil membership requirements. NOTE: if you have not attended an ACOS conference within the past three years and should you be unable to attend this Fall, then you must submit a petition for an exemption to the member requirement to info@facos.org.
How do I book my room at the host hotel? Reservation Cut-off Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Reservations are available on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. The reservation link for the Grand America Hotel can be found here and on our website at www.facos.org/aca. Reservations by Phone: Call 801-258-6000 to make reservations via phone. Remember to mention the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons Annual Clinical Assembly to secure the group rate!
I booked outside of ACOS room block; can you help me with my rate? Unfortunately, if you booked outside the room block, we cannot change your rate. Please email meetings@facos.org if you have additional questions.
How many CME credits can be earned by attending the ACOS 2025 ACA? By participating in the full ACOS 2025 Annual Clinical Assembly program, attendees have the opportunity to earn up to approximately 40 CME credits. The American College of Osteopathic Surgeons (ACOS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide continuing medical education. The ACOS designates this activity for a maximum of 40 AOA Category 1-A Credits and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Attendees should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Information about specific specialties' programs and credits will be posted on www.facos.org/aca as available.
Can I present a Quick shot (poster) at the conference?Poster submissions are due June 30. For more information, please visit our website (www.facos.org/aca)
I submitted a Quick Shot or Podium Abstract application, when will I know if it has been accepted?All Abstracts will be reviewed by the ACA Scientific Research Exhibits and Poster Committee. Applicants will be notified of their application status by mid-July. Please email meetings@facos.org if you have specific questions about your submission.
When and where is the Ceremonial Conclave taking place? Friday, September 19, 4:30pm in the Little America Ballroom of the Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah.
My guest is attending the Conclave Reception, can I purchase an additional ticket? Yes, you can purchase additional tickets to the Conclave Reception for $100 (per ticket). This can be done via our online registration system at www.facos.org/aca.
Can you mail me a copy of the program book? No, however preliminary educational programming will be posted online at www.facos.org/aca as it becomes available.
"I am taking my board exams" or "I am proctoring board exams, when should I schedule to be there?"Please contact the AOBS (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery) at 800.621.9262 or aobs@ostepathic.org to receive information about your schedule.
All questions regarding the Board Certification or Re-certification Exams (oral and written exams). Please contact the AOBS (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery) at 800.621.9262 or aobs@ostepathic.org.
What, if any, COVID-19 protocols will there be at the 2025 ACA? ACOS will comply with all city, state, and federal laws, CDC guidelines, and all venue regulations. The health and safety of our attendees, speakers, staff, and the community-at-large are of the utmost importance. Given the rapid changes with COVID, we cannot offer a definitive answer about social distancing or other restrictions until closer to the date of the ACA.