The New York General Surgery Board Review Course 2014 (Videos)

The New York General Surgery Board Review Course: A Comprehensive Guide for Surgeons

Introduction

The New York General Surgery Board Review Course is a rigorous and comprehensive review program designed to equip candidates with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in the American Board of Surgery (ABS) Qualifying Examination, ABSITE®, American Board of Surgery SCORE® Curriculum, and the ABS MOC Examination (formerly the Recertification Examination).

Course Format

The course features a dynamic blend of:

• Lectures by renowned experts
• Interactive Q&A sessions
• In-depth discussions of Question Bank Reviews

This format provides an immersive and engaging learning experience tailored to the specific educational needs of candidates.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the course, participants will have mastered:

• Examinations Mastery: Completion of a comprehensive review for the ABS Qualifying Examination, ABSITE®, ABS SCORE® Curriculum, and ABS MOC Examination.
• Clinical Proficiency: Enhanced understanding of the evaluation and management of both common and complex surgical conditions.
• Surgical Standards and Concepts: Comprehensive grasp of current standards and principles in surgical practice.
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Innovations: Familiarity with the latest diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and their impact on surgical approaches.

Topics Covered

The course delves into a wide range of topics essential for surgical proficiency, including:

• Medical Physiology: Cardiac and respiratory physiology, anatomy, and surgical implications.
• Surgical Specialties: Head and neck surgery, breast imaging, splenic surgery, surgical nutrition, anesthesia, surgical infections, surgical immunology, hormone physiology, metabolism in vascular diseases, principles of fluids and electrolytes, ultrasound, and vascular surgery.
• Critical Care and Surgical Emergencies: Critical issues in the SICU, trauma management, transplantation, surgical interventions in geriatric patients, and operating room safety.
• Gastrointestinal Disorders: Inflammatory and malignant diseases of the colon, pancreas, liver, and biliary tract.
• Oncology: Pathophysiology of laparoscopic surgery, melanoma, sarcoma, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
• Surgical Subspecialties: Pediatric surgery, orthopaedic surgery, urology, and gynecologic diseases.

Accreditation and Recognition

The New York General Surgery Board Review Course is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) credits for physicians.

Intended Audience

The course is specifically tailored for:

• Diplomates preparing for ABS recertification.
• Residents in general surgery and surgeons who have completed their residency and are preparing for the Qualifying Examination, ABSITE®, ABS SCORE® Curriculum, and ABS MOC Examination.
• Practicing surgeons seeking to update and enhance their knowledge base.
• Fellows in surgical specialties.
• Healthcare professionals seeking Category I CME credits and self-assessment towards Part 2 of the ABS MOC Program.