General Surgery Board Reviews 2017-2018 and General Surgery CME 2017-2018 | CMEList.com
Prepare for the American Board of Surgery Qualifying, Certifying, and Recertification Examinations by participating in one of the excellent General Surgery Board Reviews linked from CMEList.com.
General Surgery Board Reviews:
General Surgery CME Online Bundle with Gift Card: Board Review - Journal Summaries - $500 Amazon Gift Card
General Surgery CME Credit Hours...50 for the Board Review plus 0.25 hours for every article you read in Practical Reviews (unlimited).
CME Credits Awarded by...Oakstone Publishing, LLC.
Cost...........$2095.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures and Journal Summaries.
Formats...Online Video.
Target Audience...General Surgery.
The General Surgery CME Online Bundle with Gift Card bundle features:
• From CMEinfo - The New York General Surgery Board Review Course, featuring 53 lectures for an all-encompassing review
• From Practical Reviews - A one-year subscription, including the FREE mobile app
• A $500 Amazon.com gift card
Topics include:
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Surgical Endoscopy, Bariatric Surgery, Fluids and Electrolytes, Operating Room Safety, Vascular Diseases, Diseases of the Breast , Burns, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hepato-Biliary Disease, Transplantation, Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy, Organ Trauma and many others.
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CMEinfo Insider General Surgery.
Become a CMEinfo Insider General Surgery Charter Member.
Posted by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
CME Credit Hours...Unlimited.
CME Credits Awarded by...Oakstone;
Cost...........One Year Membership: $1799 with $1000 Amazon Gift Card;
Two Year Membership: $2999 with $1500 Amazon Gift Card.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures delivered by online video.
Target Audience...General Surgeons.
Educational material continuously updated.
Quick to learn and easy to use, CMEinfo Insider General Surgery gives you instant access to CMEInfo's entire collection of specialty-based educational resources that you can view on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
• View activities and progress on content you have selected, as well as relevant primary specialty recommendations from our Medical Contributors.
• Get regular updates on hot topics in the Med Minute spotlight.
• Manage your courses and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits all in one convenient location.
• Create instant certificates by date, specialty and credit category for all your completed CME activities.
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General Surgery Board Review: The Oakstone Institute Board Review
General Surgery CME Credit Hours..39.
CME Credits Awarded by....Oakstone Publishing, LLC.
Cost...........$1295 to $1795 according to which formats you choose.
Instruction Type...Didactic lectures, case-based presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and meet-the-professor discussions.
Formats...Online Video, Video DVD, Audio MP3 and combinations
Target Audience...Surgical residents and practicing surgeons preparing for the ABS and ABSITE exams and for surgeons looking to incorporate the latest guidelines and recommendations into daily practice.
Educational material last updated...December 15, 2015.
Expiration of CME credit...December 15, 2018.
Topics covered by the General Surgery Board Review include:
Diseases of the Head, Neck, Endocrine, Breast, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Colon, Rectum and Anus, Hepato-Biliary Disease and the Pancreas, Spleen, Portal Hypertension, Diaphragm, Peritoneal Cavity, Laparoscopic Surgery, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Fluids, Nutrition, Surgical Infection and many others.
Studying the General Surgery Board Review will help you to better:
• Prepare for the Qualification, Certification, and Maintenance of Certification Examinations administered by the American Board of Surgery, and the American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination
• Describe the appropriate evaluation and management of both common and uncommon problems encountered in clinical practice
• Demonstrate an increased comprehension of the current standards and concepts in the practice of surgery
• Recognize and apply new and evolving diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and their role in changing the classical approaches to problems in general, vascular, pediatric, and general thoracic surgery
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Board Vitals Surgery CME Self-Assessment Program
Surgery CME Credit Hours....60.
CME Credits Awarded by...University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education.
Cost...$599 for 12 months access.
Instruction Type...Question Bank with extensive discussion of answers.
Target Audience...Surgeons meeting CME requirements or preparing for the ABS Surgery MOC (recertification) exam.
Educational material continuously updated.
Board Vitals Surgery CME Self-Assessment Program
• Complete your Surgery CME requirements quickly and easily with the Board Vitals Surgery CME self-assessment program.
• Stay current while earning up to 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
• Access to more than 1200 Surgery questions targeted to the ABS Surgery MOC (recertification) exam
• Answer questions correctly to earn credit. Correct your answers as you go.
• Flag questions for review and return to them when needed
• Accessible anytime, anywhere from a computer, tablet, or smartphone
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SESAP® 15 Audio Companion (Audio CD or DVD)
SESAP 15 Audio Companion
• Clinically focused dialogue on the SESAP 15 syllabus
• QuickFlash Review Cards that conveniently summarize essential information from each audio session
After listening to SESAP 15 Audio Companion, you should be better able to:
• Assess the current state of your knowledge of surgery and surgical conditions
• Interpret knowledge gaps in key areas of surgery and surgical conditions
• Apply new problem-solving skills to improve the health of your patients
• Apply this learning as a helpful experience in preparing for recertification examinations
Cost...........Residents...$695; ACS Members...795; Non-Members...$895.
Instruction Type...Audio interviews with SESAP 15 authors and other experts.
Format... Audio CD, MP3 digital disc or Online Download.
Target Audience...GENERAL SURGERY.
CME Credit Hours...30.
Awarded by....American College of Surgeons.
Educational material last updated...December, 2013.
CME Credit Expires...December, 2016.
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Osler General Surgery Board Review (Live Meetings or Home Study CD)
The Osler General Surgery Board Review offers learning in a variety of venues and formats.
Live Surgery Written Review Course:
CME Credit Hours...55. Price... Resident... $920; Practicing Surgeon...$1380.
See the date and location of the next Live Surgery Written Review Course.
Live Surgery Mock Oral Review Course. These courses are given in the exam city, immediately before the oral exams. The course covers board-relevant cases with half-hour public mock oral exams with faculty feedback. Participants and faculty meet one-on-one in a 25-minute simulation of the oral board exam. You may request intermittent critiques or a straight exam followed by a critique. Part II course fees include doing one public mock oral exam and observing others being examined. You may purchase additional mock oral exams for $125 (public) or $165 (private).
CME Credit Hours...30. Price... Resident... $700; Practicing Surgeon...$1050.
See the date and location of the next Live Surgery Mock Oral Review Course.
The Osler General Surgery Course on 7 MP3 CDs w/Electronic Syllabus. Each CD includes a full days' lectures from the most recent live meeting in MP3 format which you can play on your MP3 player, computer or CD player.
CME Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$475.
The Osler General Surgery Course Creative MP3 Player Preloaded with the Course Review Audio MP3s. The player contains selected lectures from the most recent live meeting.
CME Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$545.
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Osler General Surgery Recertification Review (Live Meeting)
The Osler General Surgery Recertification Review is a 4-day seminar consisting of lectures and question & answer sessions designed to provide a review of clinical surgery for practicing surgeons (both general and specialized) preparing to recertify in General Surgery. Each registrant will receive upon arrival at the course, a USB drive with searchable PDF copies of the presentations offered during the review.
See the site for the next Live Osler General Surgery Recertification Review.
You will also find shorter home study materials at the Osler General Surgery Recertification Review site.
CME Credit Hours...40.
Awarded by....Osler Institute.
Cost..........$1200.
Instruction Type... Live lectures and discussions.
Target Audience...GENERAL SURGERY.
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Osler Surgical Critical Care Review Course Board Reviews (Live Meetings and Home Study)
The Osler Surgical Critical Care Review Course Board Reviews offer learning in a variety of venues and formats.
Topics include Pulmonary Embolus & ARDS, Chronic Pulmonary disease, Anesthesia and Pain management, Immunology and Transplantation, Ethics and Law in the ICU, Immunology and Transplantation, Peripartum Problems, Hematology of Acute Illness, and more.
The Osler Surgical Critical Care Review Course on 5 MP3 CDs w/Electronic Syllabus. Each CD includes a full days' lectures from the most recent live meeting in MP3 format which you can play on your MP3 player, computer or CD player.
CME Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$300.
The Osler Surgical Critical Care Review Course on Creative MP3 Player Preloaded with the Course Review Audio MP3s. The player contains selected lectures from the most recent live meeting.
CME Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$360.
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Osler Colorectal Surgery Board Review
Posted by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Colorectal Surgery CME Credit hours...10.
CME Credits Awarded by....Osler Institute.
Cost..........$899.
Instruction Type... Live Board Review.
Target Audience...Colorectal Surgeons.
Educational material updated on an ongoing basis.
Topics covered by the Osler Colorectal Surgery Board Review include:
Anorectal conditions, colorectal and anal tumors, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, endoscopy of the colon and rectum, inflammatory bowel disease, laparoscopic colon resection and physiologic testing.
One public mock oral is included in the enrollment cost. You may purchase additional public or private mock orals if you wish.
See the Osler site for the date and location of the next Osler Colorectal Surgery Board Review.
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BoardVitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program
The BoardVitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program offers over 1000 questions targeted to the ABS Board Certification and MOC. Detailed explanations are offered with each Surgery question.
The BoardVitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program focuses on the full range range of surgical topics covered on the exams.
Cost...........One month subscription $99; three months subscription $229; six months subscription $399.
Instruction Type...Question Bank with extensive discussion of answers.
Target Audience...Surgeons and Surgery Residents preparing for ABS Board Certification and MOC.
Educational material continuously updated.
CME Credits are not awarded for this program.
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Board Vitals Surgery MOC Recertification Question Bank and Prep
One month subscription $249; three months subscription $429; six months subscription $629.
Instruction Type...Question Bank with extensive discussion of answers.
Target Audience...Surgeons preparing for the Surgery MOC exam.
Educational material continuously updated.
CME Credits are not awarded for this program.
The Board Vitals Surgery MOC Recertification Question Bank and Prep contains 1100 Surgery MOC targeted review questions. The program offers questions, answers, explanations, and images specific to the Surgery MOC exam.
Board Vitals Surgery MOC Recertification Question Bank and Prep Features:
• Take timed exams to simulate real Surgery exam conditions (or view the Surgery MOC content in review mode)
• Topics are mapped to the Surgery Cognitive Assessment portion of the re-certification process
• Access the question bank on mobile, tablet, laptop, or desktop computers
Surgeons preparing for Board Certification should see the Board Vitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program.
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General Surgery CME:
Comprehensive Review of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colorectal CME Credit Hours...23. Also offers self-assessment credits toward Part 2 of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.
CME Credits Awarded by....Oakstone Publishing LLC.
Cost...........$995 to 1495 depending on the format you choose.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures.
Format...Video - DVD & MP4; Digital-Video Stream, MP3 Download.
Target Audience...COLORECTAL SURGERY, GENERAL SURGERY.
Comprehensive Review of Colon and Rectal Surgery provides a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of colorectal surgical practice. It includes presentations of surgical and clinical data in 30 different areas of colorectal surgical practice. The speakers, from key academic centers, have been chosen for their expertise as experienced surgeons and as teachers.
At the conclusion of Comprehensive Review of Colon and Rectal Surgery, you should be able to:
• Outline an increased scientific and technical knowledge base in colorectal surgical practice
• Describe current patterns of care for colorectal surgical disorders
• Apply the information learned into his or her colorectal surgical practice
• Use improved competence in performing current colorectal surgical techniques
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Perioperative Management
CME Credit hours...18.5.
CME Credits Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost..........$795 to 1295 according to the formats you choose.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures.
Formats...Video DVD, Video MP4 DVD, Online Streaming Video, CME Information or a Combination Package.
Target Audiences...ANESTHESIOLOGY, CRITICAL CARE, SURGERY, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, NURSE PRACTITIONER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
Perioperative Management CME will help you to limit patient risk by proper preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care.
After viewing Perioperative Management, you will be better able to:
• Describe current guidelines for preoperative cardiac and pulmonary risk assessment and list ways to predict and prevent cardiac and pulmonary complications using preoperative testing, and intraoperative and postoperative interventions
• Describe the perioperative risks associated with diabetes, obesity, renal insufficiency, and cognitive decline and list medical and/or surgical management strategies to minimize complications in patients with these conditions
• Describe bleeding and thrombotic risks in surgical patients and list several strategies to reduce complications through evidence-based use of blood conservation methods, transfusion, anti-fibrinolytic agents and management of anti-thrombotic drug therapies
• Recognize how to prevent, diagnose, and treat common healthcare associated infections that complicate surgical procedures
• Recognize the impact of health care provider stress and institutional healthcare culture on the safety and quality of healthcare delivery in the perioperative period.
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Acute Care Surgery: The Oakstone Institute Clinical Review
Posted by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
General Surgery CME Credit Hours..9.
CME Credits Awarded by....Oakstone Publishing, LLC.
Cost...........$595 to $795 according to which formats you choose.
See this month's special offers on Board Reviews and CME
Instruction Type...Slide-Video lectures.
Formats...Online Video, Video DVD, Audio MP3 and combinations
Target Audience...Focused on the acutely ill surgical patient, with in-depth information on emergency general surgery, surgical critical care and trauma care.
Educational material last updated...May 30, 2016.
Expiration of CME credit...May 30, 2019.
Topics covered by Acute Care Surgery include:
Antibiotics for Appendicitis, Intraabdominal Infection, Acute Diverticulitis, ECMO, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, PICS in ICU Survivors, Delirium, Complex Pelvic Fracture, Blunt Aortic Injury and many others.
After viewing Acute Care Surgery, you should be able to:
• Define best practices for clostridium difficile infection
• Identify when a pelvic fracture can be life threatening
• Recognize patients that might benefit from ECMO
• List appropriate patients for medical management of appendicitis
• Recognize the difference between uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis
• Explain how endovascular repair of aortic injuries reduces morbidity and mortality
• Describe a patient who needs operative therapy for diverticulitis
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Practical Reviews in General Surgery (Audio MP3 Download or Audio CD)
Practical Reviews in General Surgery keeps you informed of the most important research and clinical findings published in General Surgery each month. Each issue contains: up to 22 general surgery articles summarized and reviewed , including 10-12 in downloadable audio format; downloadable PDF of written reviews with Take-Home Pearls that reinforce the audio material and give you a valuable reference for instant recall by subject; and self-assessment online quizzes to highlight key points and reinforce what you've learned.
Cost..........Online 1 year $499; Online 2 years $998; Online PLUS Audio CD 1 year $549; Online PLUS Audio CD 2 years $1098.
Format...Text Plus Audio (Online or Audio CD).
Target Audience...GENERAL SURGERY.
CME Credit Hours...56 hours per year (4 hours per issue-14 issues per year).
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins.
Educational material updated monthly (14 issues per year).
Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication.
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Prepare for the American Board of Surgery Qualifying, Certifying, and Recertification Examinations by participating in one of the excellent General Surgery Board Reviews linked from CMEList.com.
General Surgery Board Reviews:
General Surgery CME Online Bundle with Gift Card: Board Review - Journal Summaries - $500 Amazon Gift Card
General Surgery CME Credit Hours...50 for the Board Review plus 0.25 hours for every article you read in Practical Reviews (unlimited).
CME Credits Awarded by...Oakstone Publishing, LLC.
Cost...........$2095.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures and Journal Summaries.
Formats...Online Video.
Target Audience...General Surgery.
The General Surgery CME Online Bundle with Gift Card bundle features:
• From CMEinfo - The New York General Surgery Board Review Course, featuring 53 lectures for an all-encompassing review
• From Practical Reviews - A one-year subscription, including the FREE mobile app
• A $500 Amazon.com gift card
Topics include:
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum, Surgical Endoscopy, Bariatric Surgery, Fluids and Electrolytes, Operating Room Safety, Vascular Diseases, Diseases of the Breast , Burns, Laparoscopic Surgery, Hepato-Biliary Disease, Transplantation, Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy, Organ Trauma and many others.
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CMEinfo Insider General Surgery.
Become a CMEinfo Insider General Surgery Charter Member.
Posted by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
CME Credit Hours...Unlimited.
CME Credits Awarded by...Oakstone;
Cost...........One Year Membership: $1799 with $1000 Amazon Gift Card;
Two Year Membership: $2999 with $1500 Amazon Gift Card.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures delivered by online video.
Target Audience...General Surgeons.
Educational material continuously updated.
Quick to learn and easy to use, CMEinfo Insider General Surgery gives you instant access to CMEInfo's entire collection of specialty-based educational resources that you can view on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
• View activities and progress on content you have selected, as well as relevant primary specialty recommendations from our Medical Contributors.
• Get regular updates on hot topics in the Med Minute spotlight.
• Manage your courses and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits all in one convenient location.
• Create instant certificates by date, specialty and credit category for all your completed CME activities.
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General Surgery Board Review: The Oakstone Institute Board Review
General Surgery CME Credit Hours..39.
CME Credits Awarded by....Oakstone Publishing, LLC.
Cost...........$1295 to $1795 according to which formats you choose.
Instruction Type...Didactic lectures, case-based presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and meet-the-professor discussions.
Formats...Online Video, Video DVD, Audio MP3 and combinations
Target Audience...Surgical residents and practicing surgeons preparing for the ABS and ABSITE exams and for surgeons looking to incorporate the latest guidelines and recommendations into daily practice.
Educational material last updated...December 15, 2015.
Expiration of CME credit...December 15, 2018.
Topics covered by the General Surgery Board Review include:
Diseases of the Head, Neck, Endocrine, Breast, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine, Colon, Rectum and Anus, Hepato-Biliary Disease and the Pancreas, Spleen, Portal Hypertension, Diaphragm, Peritoneal Cavity, Laparoscopic Surgery, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Fluids, Nutrition, Surgical Infection and many others.
Studying the General Surgery Board Review will help you to better:
• Prepare for the Qualification, Certification, and Maintenance of Certification Examinations administered by the American Board of Surgery, and the American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination
• Describe the appropriate evaluation and management of both common and uncommon problems encountered in clinical practice
• Demonstrate an increased comprehension of the current standards and concepts in the practice of surgery
• Recognize and apply new and evolving diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and their role in changing the classical approaches to problems in general, vascular, pediatric, and general thoracic surgery
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Board Vitals Surgery CME Self-Assessment Program
Surgery CME Credit Hours....60.
CME Credits Awarded by...University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education.
Cost...$599 for 12 months access.
Instruction Type...Question Bank with extensive discussion of answers.
Target Audience...Surgeons meeting CME requirements or preparing for the ABS Surgery MOC (recertification) exam.
Educational material continuously updated.
Board Vitals Surgery CME Self-Assessment Program
• Complete your Surgery CME requirements quickly and easily with the Board Vitals Surgery CME self-assessment program.
• Stay current while earning up to 60 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
• Access to more than 1200 Surgery questions targeted to the ABS Surgery MOC (recertification) exam
• Answer questions correctly to earn credit. Correct your answers as you go.
• Flag questions for review and return to them when needed
• Accessible anytime, anywhere from a computer, tablet, or smartphone
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SESAP® 15 Audio Companion (Audio CD or DVD)
SESAP 15 Audio Companion
• Clinically focused dialogue on the SESAP 15 syllabus
• QuickFlash Review Cards that conveniently summarize essential information from each audio session
After listening to SESAP 15 Audio Companion, you should be better able to:
• Assess the current state of your knowledge of surgery and surgical conditions
• Interpret knowledge gaps in key areas of surgery and surgical conditions
• Apply new problem-solving skills to improve the health of your patients
• Apply this learning as a helpful experience in preparing for recertification examinations
Cost...........Residents...$695; ACS Members...795; Non-Members...$895.
Instruction Type...Audio interviews with SESAP 15 authors and other experts.
Format... Audio CD, MP3 digital disc or Online Download.
Target Audience...GENERAL SURGERY.
CME Credit Hours...30.
Awarded by....American College of Surgeons.
Educational material last updated...December, 2013.
CME Credit Expires...December, 2016.
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Osler General Surgery Board Review (Live Meetings or Home Study CD)
The Osler General Surgery Board Review offers learning in a variety of venues and formats.
Live Surgery Written Review Course:
CME Credit Hours...55. Price... Resident... $920; Practicing Surgeon...$1380.
See the date and location of the next Live Surgery Written Review Course.
Live Surgery Mock Oral Review Course. These courses are given in the exam city, immediately before the oral exams. The course covers board-relevant cases with half-hour public mock oral exams with faculty feedback. Participants and faculty meet one-on-one in a 25-minute simulation of the oral board exam. You may request intermittent critiques or a straight exam followed by a critique. Part II course fees include doing one public mock oral exam and observing others being examined. You may purchase additional mock oral exams for $125 (public) or $165 (private).
CME Credit Hours...30. Price... Resident... $700; Practicing Surgeon...$1050.
See the date and location of the next Live Surgery Mock Oral Review Course.
The Osler General Surgery Course on 7 MP3 CDs w/Electronic Syllabus. Each CD includes a full days' lectures from the most recent live meeting in MP3 format which you can play on your MP3 player, computer or CD player.
CME Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$475.
The Osler General Surgery Course Creative MP3 Player Preloaded with the Course Review Audio MP3s. The player contains selected lectures from the most recent live meeting.
CME Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$545.
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Osler General Surgery Recertification Review (Live Meeting)
The Osler General Surgery Recertification Review is a 4-day seminar consisting of lectures and question & answer sessions designed to provide a review of clinical surgery for practicing surgeons (both general and specialized) preparing to recertify in General Surgery. Each registrant will receive upon arrival at the course, a USB drive with searchable PDF copies of the presentations offered during the review.
See the site for the next Live Osler General Surgery Recertification Review.
You will also find shorter home study materials at the Osler General Surgery Recertification Review site.
CME Credit Hours...40.
Awarded by....Osler Institute.
Cost..........$1200.
Instruction Type... Live lectures and discussions.
Target Audience...GENERAL SURGERY.
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Osler Surgical Critical Care Review Course Board Reviews (Live Meetings and Home Study)
The Osler Surgical Critical Care Review Course Board Reviews offer learning in a variety of venues and formats.
Topics include Pulmonary Embolus & ARDS, Chronic Pulmonary disease, Anesthesia and Pain management, Immunology and Transplantation, Ethics and Law in the ICU, Immunology and Transplantation, Peripartum Problems, Hematology of Acute Illness, and more.
The Osler Surgical Critical Care Review Course on 5 MP3 CDs w/Electronic Syllabus. Each CD includes a full days' lectures from the most recent live meeting in MP3 format which you can play on your MP3 player, computer or CD player.
CME Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$300.
The Osler Surgical Critical Care Review Course on Creative MP3 Player Preloaded with the Course Review Audio MP3s. The player contains selected lectures from the most recent live meeting.
CME Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$360.
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Osler Colorectal Surgery Board Review
Posted by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
Colorectal Surgery CME Credit hours...10.
CME Credits Awarded by....Osler Institute.
Cost..........$899.
Instruction Type... Live Board Review.
Target Audience...Colorectal Surgeons.
Educational material updated on an ongoing basis.
Topics covered by the Osler Colorectal Surgery Board Review include:
Anorectal conditions, colorectal and anal tumors, diverticulitis, diverticulosis, endoscopy of the colon and rectum, inflammatory bowel disease, laparoscopic colon resection and physiologic testing.
One public mock oral is included in the enrollment cost. You may purchase additional public or private mock orals if you wish.
See the Osler site for the date and location of the next Osler Colorectal Surgery Board Review.
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BoardVitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program
The BoardVitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program offers over 1000 questions targeted to the ABS Board Certification and MOC. Detailed explanations are offered with each Surgery question.
The BoardVitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program focuses on the full range range of surgical topics covered on the exams.
Cost...........One month subscription $99; three months subscription $229; six months subscription $399.
Instruction Type...Question Bank with extensive discussion of answers.
Target Audience...Surgeons and Surgery Residents preparing for ABS Board Certification and MOC.
Educational material continuously updated.
CME Credits are not awarded for this program.
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Board Vitals Surgery MOC Recertification Question Bank and Prep
One month subscription $249; three months subscription $429; six months subscription $629.
Instruction Type...Question Bank with extensive discussion of answers.
Target Audience...Surgeons preparing for the Surgery MOC exam.
Educational material continuously updated.
CME Credits are not awarded for this program.
The Board Vitals Surgery MOC Recertification Question Bank and Prep contains 1100 Surgery MOC targeted review questions. The program offers questions, answers, explanations, and images specific to the Surgery MOC exam.
Board Vitals Surgery MOC Recertification Question Bank and Prep Features:
• Take timed exams to simulate real Surgery exam conditions (or view the Surgery MOC content in review mode)
• Topics are mapped to the Surgery Cognitive Assessment portion of the re-certification process
• Access the question bank on mobile, tablet, laptop, or desktop computers
Surgeons preparing for Board Certification should see the Board Vitals Surgery Board Review Question Bank and Study Program.
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General Surgery CME:
Comprehensive Review of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colorectal CME Credit Hours...23. Also offers self-assessment credits toward Part 2 of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.
CME Credits Awarded by....Oakstone Publishing LLC.
Cost...........$995 to 1495 depending on the format you choose.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures.
Format...Video - DVD & MP4; Digital-Video Stream, MP3 Download.
Target Audience...COLORECTAL SURGERY, GENERAL SURGERY.
Comprehensive Review of Colon and Rectal Surgery provides a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of colorectal surgical practice. It includes presentations of surgical and clinical data in 30 different areas of colorectal surgical practice. The speakers, from key academic centers, have been chosen for their expertise as experienced surgeons and as teachers.
At the conclusion of Comprehensive Review of Colon and Rectal Surgery, you should be able to:
• Outline an increased scientific and technical knowledge base in colorectal surgical practice
• Describe current patterns of care for colorectal surgical disorders
• Apply the information learned into his or her colorectal surgical practice
• Use improved competence in performing current colorectal surgical techniques
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Perioperative Management
CME Credit hours...18.5.
CME Credits Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Cost..........$795 to 1295 according to the formats you choose.
Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures.
Formats...Video DVD, Video MP4 DVD, Online Streaming Video, CME Information or a Combination Package.
Target Audiences...ANESTHESIOLOGY, CRITICAL CARE, SURGERY, HOSPITAL MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, NURSE PRACTITIONER, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
Perioperative Management CME will help you to limit patient risk by proper preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care.
After viewing Perioperative Management, you will be better able to:
• Describe current guidelines for preoperative cardiac and pulmonary risk assessment and list ways to predict and prevent cardiac and pulmonary complications using preoperative testing, and intraoperative and postoperative interventions
• Describe the perioperative risks associated with diabetes, obesity, renal insufficiency, and cognitive decline and list medical and/or surgical management strategies to minimize complications in patients with these conditions
• Describe bleeding and thrombotic risks in surgical patients and list several strategies to reduce complications through evidence-based use of blood conservation methods, transfusion, anti-fibrinolytic agents and management of anti-thrombotic drug therapies
• Recognize how to prevent, diagnose, and treat common healthcare associated infections that complicate surgical procedures
• Recognize the impact of health care provider stress and institutional healthcare culture on the safety and quality of healthcare delivery in the perioperative period.
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Acute Care Surgery: The Oakstone Institute Clinical Review
Posted by...Bernard Sklar, MD.
General Surgery CME Credit Hours..9.
CME Credits Awarded by....Oakstone Publishing, LLC.
Cost...........$595 to $795 according to which formats you choose.
See this month's special offers on Board Reviews and CME
Instruction Type...Slide-Video lectures.
Formats...Online Video, Video DVD, Audio MP3 and combinations
Target Audience...Focused on the acutely ill surgical patient, with in-depth information on emergency general surgery, surgical critical care and trauma care.
Educational material last updated...May 30, 2016.
Expiration of CME credit...May 30, 2019.
Topics covered by Acute Care Surgery include:
Antibiotics for Appendicitis, Intraabdominal Infection, Acute Diverticulitis, ECMO, Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, PICS in ICU Survivors, Delirium, Complex Pelvic Fracture, Blunt Aortic Injury and many others.
After viewing Acute Care Surgery, you should be able to:
• Define best practices for clostridium difficile infection
• Identify when a pelvic fracture can be life threatening
• Recognize patients that might benefit from ECMO
• List appropriate patients for medical management of appendicitis
• Recognize the difference between uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis
• Explain how endovascular repair of aortic injuries reduces morbidity and mortality
• Describe a patient who needs operative therapy for diverticulitis
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Practical Reviews in General Surgery (Audio MP3 Download or Audio CD)
Practical Reviews in General Surgery keeps you informed of the most important research and clinical findings published in General Surgery each month. Each issue contains: up to 22 general surgery articles summarized and reviewed , including 10-12 in downloadable audio format; downloadable PDF of written reviews with Take-Home Pearls that reinforce the audio material and give you a valuable reference for instant recall by subject; and self-assessment online quizzes to highlight key points and reinforce what you've learned.
Cost..........Online 1 year $499; Online 2 years $998; Online PLUS Audio CD 1 year $549; Online PLUS Audio CD 2 years $1098.
Format...Text Plus Audio (Online or Audio CD).
Target Audience...GENERAL SURGERY.
CME Credit Hours...56 hours per year (4 hours per issue-14 issues per year).
Awarded by....Johns Hopkins.
Educational material updated monthly (14 issues per year).
Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication.
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