General Surgery CME Courses
General Surgery CME Courses
Join host and SESAP Program Director John A. Wiegelt, MD, DVM, MMA, as he leads sharply focused discussions of urgent clinical issues in each of the 13 key SESAP categories. Interviewees are SESAP authors, so you are assured of the defnitive word from authoritative sources. Discussion areas — chosen for timeliness, clinical signi?cance and educational value, include: Abdomen, Alimentary Tract, Breast, Endocrine/Head & Neck, Legal/Ethics, Oncology, Perioperative Care, Problems in Related Specialties, Skin/Soft Tissue, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, Vascular
Comprehensive Review of General Surgery features authoritative speakers who discuss preoperative evaluation, intraoperative techniques and patient care, as well as inpatient and outpatient management. This CME course includes case-based lectures covering a broad range of surgical areas (gastrointestinal, breast, cardiovascular, trauma, etc.), as well as subspecialty areas like urology, ENT, advanced care planning, infectious disease, and more. It will help you to better:
Describe surgical approaches for benign and malignant disorders of the pancreas
Predict complications and undesirable sequelae in transplantation surgery
Outline best surgical techniques for benign and malignant breast disease
Distinguish between esophageal and paraesophageal disorders requiring surgery
Evaluate coagulation disorders and the perioperative management of anticoagulation
Summarize initial evaluation and surgical approaches for trauma to the head and neck, chest and extremities
This CME program from Johns Hopkins — the leader in perioperative medicine — focuses on current and concise knowledge to improve patient outcomes through preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management, and postoperative care. Perioperative Management includes case-based lectures on topics like cardiac and pulmonary risk assessment, perioperative renal dysfunction, pain management, management of diabetes and hyperglycemia, and more. It will also help you to better:
- Illustrate effective management of bleeding and thrombotic risks in surgical patients
- Identify strategies for controlling postoperative pain and reducing opioid dependency
- Outline ways to prevent, diagnose and treat common infections that complicate surgical procedures
- Discuss multi-disciplinary approaches to minimize complications and improve patient outcomes
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Practical Reviews is just that — practical, expert reviews of the most significant articles from the top medical journals. This time-saving information management tool helps you understand what’s relevant to your practice, and keeps you on the cutting edge of patient care. Explore reviews in your specialty plus 19 others. These engaging audio commentaries and written summaries focus on the hottest topics, newest technologies, groundbreaking clinical tests, and more.
It takes just 15 minutes to read the summary, listen to the commentary, take a quiz and earn credit. A subscription includes access to the online database, audio, PDF abstracts and quizzes, not to mention the free app. You can also add audio CDs and printed abstracts, which we'll mail directly to you each month.
The General Surgery Written Review is a five-day program consisting of didactic lectures (with searchable e-syllabus containing all PowerPoint® presentations), Q&A time at the end of each topic, and an optional Q&A session at the end of the day. This inclusive review is designed to update your clinical knowledge base as well as to help you pass your General Surgery exams. Emphasis is on evidence-based medicine and board-relevant standards of care, incorporating current best practice methods, surgical approaches, and clinical follow-up techniques. As a result, it provides a good review for your in-service or qualifying exams as well as providing a thorough general surgery review for practicing physicians Many of our previous participants found the course provided them with improved diagnostic and planning strategies, a better understanding of the best surgical approaches for the principle areas covered by general surgeons, and helped them recognize areas of weakness for further self-study.
Course Topics
Injury and Wound Healing *** Esophageal Disorders *** Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia *** Immunology for Surgeons *** Stomach and Duodenum *** Adrenal Surgery *** Transplantation Principles *** Gastrointestinal Bleeding *** Oncologic Principles*** Parathyroid Surgery *** Hepatic and Biliary Disorders *** Thryoid Surgery *** Pre- and Post-operative *** Portal Hypertension *** Pediatric Emergencies *** Surgical Complications *** Liver and Kidney Transplants *** Pediatric Trauma *** Nutritional Support *** Pancreatic Disorders *** Pediatric Tumors *** Bleeding and Transfusions *** Small Bowel, Appendix and Spleen *** Congenital GI Bleeding *** Coagulation Disorders *** Inflammatory Bowel Diseases *** Colorectal Neoplasia *** Infections and Antibiotics *** Anorectal Diseases *** Gastric Neoplasia *** HIV and AIDS *** Abdominal Wall and Hernias *** Cardiac Critical Care *** Acid-base and Blood Gases *** Head and Neck Trauma *** Pulmonary Critical Care *** Fluids and Electrolytes *** Thoracic Trauma *** Gynecologic Surgery *** Burn and Inhalation Injuries *** Abdominal Trauma *** Genitourinary Surgery *** Shock Resuscitation and MFO *** Pelvic Trauma *** Orthopedic Surgery *** Endoscopic and Laser Surgery *** Head and Neck Cancer *** Neoplasias of the Breast *** Cardiac Surgery *** Skin and Melanomas *** Sarcomas *** Pulmonary Surgery *** Hepatic Neoplasia *** Pancreatic Cancer *** Mediastinum and Chest Wall *** Vascular Surgery: Aorta *** Vascular Surgery: Arteries *** Vascular Surgery: Veins
Learn on the go - with almost 24 hours of material recorded at our live review programs. The Osler Institute utilizes state of the art equipment to record each of our review courses. Then, based on attendee feedback, compiles a set of lectures including the top ranked speakers for each of the subjects covered. Each CD includes a full day of lectures in MP3 format - listen to on your computer, MP3 compatible CD player , or load onto your MP3 player
Included with each set is an electronic copy of the syllabus that correlates with the audio lectures.
• Section 1 **** Thyroid James Recabaren **** Parathyroid James Recabaren **** Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia James Recabaren **** Adrenal James Recabaren **** Gastric Neoplasia James Recabaren **** Skin and Melanoma James Recabaren **** Appendix-Small Bowel- Spleen James Recabaren **** Sarcoma James Recabaren **** • Section 2 **** Nutrition, Acid-Base, Fluids and Electrolytes W. Brian Perry **** Anorectal and Colorectal Disorders W. Brian Perry **** Colorectal Neoplasia W. Brian Perry **** Gastric Bleeding W. Brian Perry **** Stomach and Duodenum W. Brian Perry **** Esopheageal Surgery W. Brian Perry **** Biliary and Liver W. Brian Perry **** Pancreas and Portal Hypertension W. Brian Perry **** • Section 3 **** Pulmonary Surgery Robert Youngblood ****Mediastinum and Chest Wall Robert Youngblood**** Breast Surgery Phillip Corvo **** Abdominal Wall and Hernias Phillip Corvo **** Metabolic Surgery Duane Tull **** Minimally Invasive Surgery Duane Tull **** Burn and Inhalation Injuries Fahim Habib **** Blood Coagulation & Transfusions Ahmed Mahmoud **** Genitourinary and Gynecologic Surgery Ahmed Mahmoud **** • Section 4 **** Aortic Disease John Carson **** Carotid Disease John Carson **** Peripheral Artery Disease John Carson **** Venous Disorders John Carson **** Thoracic Trauma John Carson **** Abdominal Trauma John Carson **** Pelvic Trauma John Carson **** Surgical Critical Care Cases I Phillip Zaret **** Surgical Critical Care Cases II Phillip Zaret
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- Detailed explanations with every question
- Surgery Practice Questions are created and reviewed by teams of physicians, ensuring that the content and explanation represent a consensus
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