The Didactic and Surgical Skills Courses, along with the Meet-the-Expert Sessions, offer a diverse spectrum of tailored educational opportunities to accommodate the needs of the entire surgical team.
If you haven’t already registered for these sessions, you can do so on facs.org or onsite at the registration desk. The Didactic and Surgical Skills Courses and Meet-the-Expert Sessions are all ticketed and carry a separate fee in addition to Clinical Congress registration (required). Participation is limited and seats are available on a first-come, first-processed basis.
Didactic and Surgical Skills Courses
Didactic and Surgical Skills Courses will focus on knowledge building and skills development and enhancement through best practices in education and training. Cutting-edge topics explored this year include medical illustration and practice management. Special certificates will be offered for successful completion of the courses in order to support the professional activities of attendees.
Topics include:
- DC03: Medical Illustration Workshop
- DC07: A Surgeon’s Guide to Difficult Conversations: An Interactive Communication Workshop
- DC09: Essentials of Successful Practice Management: Leadership beyond the Operating Room
- SC04: Comprehensive Diagnostic/Therapeutic Evaluation of Patients with GERD in Multiple Sessions
- SC05: Community-Based Comprehensive Wound Care Course
In an effort to promote learning and retention of course content, most of the Didactic and Surgical Skills Courses will have two parts. Part 1 will consist of virtual study materials provided to registrants prior to the Part 2 in-person course presented onsite.
Access a complete list of this year’s Didactic and Surgical Skills Courses.
Meet-the-Expert Sessions
For a less formal approach to learning, attendees are welcomed to participate in the Meet-the-Expert Sessions, which provide opportunities to interact with distinguished and visionary surgical leaders, educators, and innovators.
Meet-the-Expert Sessions include:
- ME101: Academic Publishing, Peer Review, and Editorial Board Insights: Perspectives from the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American College of Surgeons
- ME313: The Leadership Role of Surgeons in Firearm Injury Prevention and Policy
- ME115: Triple Boarded Trauma/Vascular Surgeons: How to Integrate All These Specialties into a Successful Academic Surgical Career
Access a complete list of Meet-the-Expert Sessions.
Check the Interactive Program Planner for specific times and CME Credit information for eligible sessions.
