The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBS)

Mission:
The American Society of Breast Surgeons, the primary leadership organization for general surgeons who treat patients with breast disease, is committed to continually improving the practice of breast surgery by serving as an advocate for surgeons who seek excellence in the care of breast patients. This mission is accomplished by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and by promoting education, research, and the development of advanced surgical techniques.

Society programs include

• An annual meeting that is the only such event dedicated to the issues affecting surgeons who treat breast disease
• Certification and facility accreditation programs for breast ultrasound and stereotactic breast procedures
• The Mastery of Breast Surgery Program--a continuous quality improvement initiative

• Regional courses and workshops.