The American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons (ACAPS) is a prestigious organization made up of program directors, chairpersons, and associates of American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved plastic surgery residency programs in the United States. ACAPS is dedicated to providing leadership and support for educational programs for plastic surgery residents. The curriculum for resident educational programs in the US has been greatly influenced by the efforts of ACAPS members, ensuring that aspiring plastic surgeons receive a comprehensive and high-quality education.

ACAPS has a clear mission, which includes promoting and supporting academic plastic surgery, defining the training and curriculum of plastic surgery, and developing tools and resources to help plastic surgery programs achieve their educational goals. The organization also strives to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field of plastic surgery education and encourages the recruitment of new generations of plastic surgeons through engagement and mentorship of medical students and residents. For those in the plastic surgery community, being a member of ACAPS provides access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and the chance to contribute to the continued advancement of the field