The new jersey chapter of the american college of surgeons consists of surgeons dedicated to advancing the highest standards of excellence in patient care, through the education of health professionals and the public, and by supporting research and surgical training programs in the state of new jersey.

The new jersey chapter of the american college of surgeons is a not-for-profit organization formed in 1951 to aid physicians in new jersey to advance medical knowledge, maintain professional standards and broaden the field of preventative medicine and public hygiene.