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
Free SAGES Webinar: Lessons from COVID on Living and Thriving as Surgeons
SAGES recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on surgical practice and in surgeon wellness. SAGES' Reimagining the Practice of Surgery Taskforce will present "Finding the Opportunities: Lessons from COVID and How We Live and Thrive as … [Read more...] about Free SAGES Webinar: Lessons from COVID on Living and Thriving as Surgeons
An opportunity to slow down and appreciate the small joys in life
Dan Herron, MD shares insights with Dana Telem, MD on lessons learned from COVID-19 Fear, anxiety and uncertainty has dominated the first half of 2020. Never before have we, as healthcare providers, been asked to do so much with so little—whether it’s … [Read more...] about An opportunity to slow down and appreciate the small joys in life
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
Message from Horacio J. Asbun – SAGES President
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are realizing just how extensively our lives are being affected by it. It curtails our freedom during our daily work life; we are no longer the ones deciding who gets to have surgery, or how many surgical masks we … [Read more...] about Message from Horacio J. Asbun – SAGES President
N95 Mask Re-Use Strategies
This document was updated and re-released April 17, 2020. This content supersedes the previous versions. Did you find this information helpful? Please consider joining SAGES or making a donation to the SAGES Education and Research Foundation so we can … [Read more...] about N95 Mask Re-Use Strategies