Mission Statement. The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and to safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.here is also another category of membership known as  Associate Fellow .. This category was established to provide an opportunity for surgeons who are beginning surgical practice and who meet specific requirements to assume an active role in the College at an early stage in their careers.
Other side effects that occur rarely, usually with high doses of prednisone include thinning of the skin, cataracts, glaucoma, behavior changes. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to your pet.
Prednisone also suppresses the immune system, which may be necessary to dampen down inflammation from an autoimmune or immune-mediated disease. However, having a depressed immune system may also leave a patient open to developing other infections. Below is a list of some of the possible side effects of prednisone.