ACS Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course
The American College of Surgeons, Division of Education is pleased to announce two offerings of the ACS Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course in 2011!
Two Course Offerings
- May 19-22, 2011 — Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, IL
- June 23-26, 2011 — Westin Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
Online Modules available now: Click here to access
Course Brochure and Application Form (3120K PDF)
Course Objectives And Description
The American College of Surgeons Comprehensive General Surgery Review Course, developed by the ACS Division of Education, provides a four-day intensive review of the essential content areas in general surgery. Faculty will use a combination of didactic and case-based formats to create an efficient review, while enhancing understanding and retention. Self assessment materials, such as pre- and posttests, also will be used. In addition, following the course, monthly review modules will be provided electronically and will address content beyond what provided in the course, provide any needed updates, help keep participants engaged in learning, and offer a forum for continued interaction with faculty. The course will help fulfill the requirements for Maintenance of Certification, Part 2, and should be helpful in preparing for recertification examinations.
Course Content
Expert faculty members will use didactic and case-based formats to address topics within the essential content areas in general surgery, including:
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Course Activities
A brief schedule of the course hours is listed below. Daily sign-in will begin at 6:45 am each day.
Thursday
7:30 am – 5:15 pm
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm Reception with Faculty
Friday
7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday
7:30 am – 4:15 pm
Sunday
7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Course Registration
Register online, by fax, or by mail. Space is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until both courses are full.
Online: Click here to register online
Fax: Fax your completed application form (815K PDF) to 312-202-5003.
Mail: Mail your completed application form (815K PDF) to:
American College of Surgeons
Attn: Registration Services
633 N. Saint Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Questions
For registration-related questions, please contact Registration Services at registration@facs.org or 312-202-5244.
Accreditation
The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CME Credit
The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 29 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Revised November 10, 2011