Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In episode 2, we go big, BIG time and present current SAGES President and proud Canadian Liane Feldman, MD for your listening pleasure! Your hosts Shirin Towfigh, MD and Kevin El Hayek, MD talk to Dr. Feldman about … [Read more...] about SAGES Stories Episode 02 – Liane Feldman, MD
SAGES Stories Episode 01 – Horacio Asbun, MD
Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! In this inaugural episode, we go big time and present SAGES Past-President Horacio Asbun, MD for your listening pleasure! Your hosts Shirin Towfigh, MD and Kevin El Hayek, MD kick off SAGES Stories in a … [Read more...] about SAGES Stories Episode 01 – Horacio Asbun, MD
SAGES Stories Episode 00
Welcome to the SAGES Stories Podcast! Beginning this month, co-hosts Dr. Shirin Towfigh and Dr. Kevin El-Hayek share their interviews with SAGES leaders and influencers whose contributions have impacted the society. Listeners can look forward to … [Read more...] about SAGES Stories Episode 00
SAGES Statement on AAPI Violence
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. In the summer of 2020, SAGES released a statement condemning the violence, racism, and hatred … [Read more...] about SAGES Statement on AAPI Violence
SAGES Member Spotlight: Dr. Mark Alan Dobbertien, DO FACS retired Naval surgeon
SAGES has been a big part of my professional and personal life since I began residency at the University of Illinois Metropolitan Group Hospitals Residency in General Surgery in Chicago in 1987. My professors believed strongly that endoscopy is best … [Read more...] about SAGES Member Spotlight: Dr. Mark Alan Dobbertien, DO FACS retired Naval surgeon
Notes from the Battlefield – May 14, 2020
Coronavirus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)* An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS, and ELSA A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this … [Read more...] about Notes from the Battlefield – May 14, 2020
COVID-19 Medical Device Repository
If you have a product you believe should appear on this list, please submit your request here: https://www.sages.org/industry-repository-document-request/ Disclaimer: This list should not be considered an endorsement of any product by SAGES, or as a … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Medical Device Repository
COVID-19 Update For FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Takers – Updated April 28
SAGES has made the decision to extend FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Center closures through May 31st, 2020. All exams scheduled during this time have been cancelled. Some test centers have already chosen to remain closed beyond May 31st. A list of those … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Update For FLS, FES, and FUSE Test Takers – Updated April 28
Notes from the Battlefield – April 23, 2020
Coronavirus Global Surgical Collaborative (CVGSC)* An initiative sponsored by SAGES in collaboration with EAES, AEC, KSELS, and ELSA A group of surgical leaders from affected countries have joined to discuss what they are learning during this … [Read more...] about Notes from the Battlefield – April 23, 2020
Free SAGES Webinar: Returning to Operations After COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, elective surgeries have been cancelled, and the whole surgical community has been affected. Going back to "normal" activities will require a significant amount of forethought and strategic planning. In fact, the new … [Read more...] about Free SAGES Webinar: Returning to Operations After COVID-19