Surgical Ergonomics Hands-On Clinic

The ACS Division of Education and its Surgical Ergonomics Committee will host the fourth ACS Surgical Ergonomics Hands-On Clinic for practicing surgeons and surgery residents during Clinical Congress 2025, October 5–7.

The Surgical Ergonomics Clinic will be located in the Exhibit Hall and feature three simulation stations with open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery equipment to offer hands-on learning experiences in surgical ergonomics. Ergonomic coaches will help participating surgeons learn about the recently revised ACS Surgical Ergonomics Recommendations and apply the recommendations in a simulated environment at each station. Before visiting and learning at the hands-on stations, participants will be introduced to ergonomics for surgery via a half-hour lecture. In addition, a certified physical therapist will share different stretching exercise protocols that can be implemented in the operating room, between cases, or at home. This unique, hands-on learning opportunity with the Surgical Ergonomics Recommendations is part of our overall effort to positively impact ergonomic challenges experienced by surgeons worldwide.

Clinic Registration

Practicing surgeons and surgical trainees attending the 2025 ACS Clinical Congress can register, at no cost, to attend the ACS Surgical Ergonomics Hands-On Clinic. During ACS Clinical Congress registration, interested participants can select to register for one of the eight sessions available during the Clinical Congress.

When

Registration Required:

• Sunday, October 5
  • Session 1: 9:00–10:45 am
  • Session 2: 11:00 am–12:45 pm
  • Session 3: 1:30–3:15 pm
• Monday, October 6
  • Session 1: 9:00–10:45 am
  • Session 2: 11:00 am–12:45 pm
  • Session 3: 1:30–3:15 pm
• Tuesday, October 7
  • Session 1: 9:00–10:45 am
  • Session 2: 11:00 am–12:45 pm

What You Can Learn

• ACS Surgical Ergonomics Recommendations
• Hands-On Learning at Simulated Surgical Stations
• Personalized Feedback by Ergonomic Coaches
• Stretching Exercise for Surgeons

Please contact Gyusung Lee, PhD, with any questions regarding this Surgical Ergonomics Clinic at glee@facs.org.

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