MISSION STATEMENT
The American College of Spine Surgery was organized in 1999 with Charles D. Ray serving as the founding president.
The College was created with the following objectives:
  • to promote suitable and appropriate education and training in the field of spine surgery;
  • to sponsor suitable and appropriate educational programs in the field of spine surgery; and
  • to accredit suitable and appropriate residency and fellowship training programs in the field of spine surgery.
​A. Nick Shamie, M.D.
Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery at UCLA School of Medicine
President of American College of Spine Surgery
American College of Spine Surgery