Surgical Spring Week 2006: Scientific Sessions: Wednesday

Scientific Sessions: Wednesday, April 26

ACS/SAGES 2006 Assembly: Inflammatory Bowel Disease—GS31
The Changing Face of Surgical Education: What Does It Mean to Surgeons in Practice?—GS32
Surgeon in the Digital Age: Advanced Video Acquisition and Editing Skills for Surgeons—SAGES

ACS/SAGES 2006 Assembly: Inflammatory Bowel Disease—GS31
8:00–10:00 am
Co-Moderators:
Steve Eubanks, MD, FACS, Columbia, MO
Fabrizio Michelassi, MD, FACS, New York, NY

Current theories on etiology of inflammatory bowel disease will be reviewed. Attendees will gain an understanding of modern medical treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. New advances in surgical treatment of inflammatory bowel disease will highlight bowel-saving and restorative surgical procedures with special emphasis on functional outcomes.

Epidemiology, Etiology, and Genetics
Klaus Thaler, MD, Columbia, MO

Verification of Diagnosis and Current Medical Therapy
Kimberly Persley, MD, Dallas, TX

Current Surgical Treatment of Crohn's Disease
Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS, Durham, NC

Current Surgical Treatment of Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
Philip J. Huber, Jr., MD, FACS, Dallas, TX

Panel Discussion

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The Changing Face of Surgical Education: What Does It Mean to Surgeons in Practice?—GS32
10:15 am–12:15 pm
Co-Moderators:
Mark Alan Malangoni, MD, FACS, Cleveland, OH
Jeffrey L. Ponsky, MD, FACS, Cleveland, OH

This session will detail the developments in surgical training, skills training, and maintenance of certification and outline the role of the American College of Surgeons in this process.

Fellowship Training in the Modern Era: Certificates for All?
Keith D. Lillemoe, MD, FACS, Indianapolis, IN

Maintenance of Certification: An Ongoing Educational Process
Michael S. Nussbaum, MD, FACS, Cincinnati, OH

Accrediting Skills Centers: A New Role for the American College of Surgeons
Carlos A. Pellegrini, MD, FACS, Seattle, WA

Education to Enhance Surgical Care: New Directions of the American College of Surgeons
Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Chicago, IL

Panel Discussion

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Surgeon in the Digital Age: Advanced Video Acquisition and Editing Skills for Surgeons—SAGES

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