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Source: Fundamentals Of Endoscopic Surgery

Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery Toward Assuring Competency

Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery Toward Assuring Competency Jeffrey Marks, MD disclosures–1:00 fundamentals of FES–1:23 flex endo experience–2:06 premise for FEC & FES–2:38 FES defined–3:38 FEC defined–5:28 demonstrating competency in flex endo–7:41 methods for assessment–9:00 limitations in creation of FES–10:59 FES competency–12:25 cognitive milestones–13:20 GAGES limitations–14:43 FES: Toward ensuring competency–16:01 Q&A session–18:45 Keyword(s): ABS, ASCRS, ASGE, […]

Posted on
10/01/2015
Video Categories
SAGES 2015 Meeting
Learning Themes
Academic / Educational, Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2015 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Marks J
Video Institutions
University Hospitals Case Medical Center--Cleveland OH

VR in Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery

Presented by Brian Dunkin, MD at the SAGES 2014 Meeting; Panel – Emerging Frontiers in Simulation-Based Surgical Education overview–30 sec history of FES–2:09 deconstruct flexible endoscopy–5:05 VR simulator–5:54 elements re-created in VR–7:30 metrics–7:50 testing–8:42 demographics with citation–9:10 http:/ Keyword(s): a priori, AASLD, ABS, ABS flexible endoscopy curriculum for general surgery residents, ACG, AGA, ASCRS, ASGE, […]

Posted on
02/11/2015
Video Categories
Emerging Frontiers in Simulation-Based Surgical Education
Learning Themes
Academic / Educational, Flexible Endoscopy, New Technologies / Skills Acquisitions
Sources
2014 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Dunkin B
Video Institutions
Houston Methodist Hospital--Houston TX, Houston Methodist Research Institute--Houston TX, Weill Cornell Medical College--New York NY

Fundamentals Of Endoscopic Surgery: Creation And Validation Of The Hands-On Test

S103 – M C Vassiliou, MD, MEd, P Kaneva, MSc, B J Dunkin, MD, G M Fried, MD, J D Mellinger, MD, T Trus, MD, K I Hoffman, PhD, C Lyons, MD, J R Korndorffer, MD, M Ujiki, MD, V Velanovich, MD, G Korus, MD, D J Scott, MD, J Martinez, MD, S Tsuda, MD, […]

Posted on
11/12/2013
Video Categories
SAGES 2013 Meeting, SS15: Plenary II, Testing
Learning Themes
Academic / Educational
Sources
2013 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Adrales G, Bryant C, Dunkin B, Fried G, Hoffman K, Kaneva P, Korndorffer J, Korus G, Lyons C, Martinez J, Mellinger J, Mischna J, Park A, Rose M, Scott D, Seagu J, Seagull J, Trus T, Tsuda S, Ujiki M, Vassiliou M, Velanovich V
Video Institutions
Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine--Hanover NH, Houston Methodist Hospital--Houston TX, Houston Methodist Research Institute--Houston TX, NorthShore Medical Group--Evanston IL, SIU School of Medicine--Springfield IL, Tulane University School of Medicine--New Orleans LA, University of Miami Health System--Miami FL, University of Nevada School of Medicine--Las Vegas NV, University of Pennsylvania--Philadelphia PA, University of South Florida--Tampa FL

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Panel discussion

FES Panel Keyword(s): curriculum, endoscopy, ERCP, flex endo, FLS, resident training, skills assessment, UGI bleeding, VR simulator

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, NOTES, SAGES 2012 Meeting
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Hands-on Modules

Jeffrey Marks, MD disclosures–1:25 validated hands-on testing tool–1:36 independent skills test–2:26 FES task 1(navigation)–3:08 FES task 2 (loop reduction)–6:07 FES task 3 (retroflexion)–10:15 FES task 4-( Keyword(s): ABS, colonoscopy, endoscopy, FES, FLS, haptics, loop reduction, proctor, retroflexion, Simbionix GI Mentor II, simulation, simulator, skills test, validated hands-on testing tool, VR

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, SAGES 2012 Meeting, Testing
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Marks J
Video Institutions
University Hospitals Case Medical Center--Cleveland OH

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Putting it all Together

John Mellinger, MD andragogy principles–27sec implications–1:55 skill acquisition–5:26 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=4929010 use of technology–11:16 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=9645783 Keyword(s): CME, computer-assisted learning, cross training, EMR, endoscopic skills, endoscopy, FES, FLS, GAGES, GME, innovation, minimal access surgery, precepting, program director, residency program, resident education, SSAT, surgical educator, surgical technical skills, surgical trainee, surgical training, technology

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, NOTES, SAGES 2012 Meeting
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Mellinger J
Video Institutions
SIU School of Medicine--Springfield IL

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Validating the Tool

Brian Dunkin, MD overview–1:26 hx of FES–2:22 what is FES?–3:36 GI Mentor II–9:16 Keyword(s): FES, flex endo, GAGES, gastroenterology fellow, GI Mentor II, industry partners, Symbionix, VR simulator, web-based didactic program

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, SAGES 2012 Meeting, Techniques and Research
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Dunkin B
Video Institutions
Methodist Hospital--Houston TX

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Lessons from FLS

Lelan Sillin, MD FLS hx–1:35 lessons from FLS–11:14 logistics–11:41 test development–12:43 test admin–14:52 test security & maintenance–15:40 economics/business–17:35 politics–20:38 Keyword(s): ABS, ACS, CME, Covidien, credentialing, FES, FLS, GME, industry, MISTELS, proctoring, SAGES foundation, Storz, VR

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, NOTES, SAGES 2012 Meeting
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Sillin L
Video Institutions
Lahey Clinic Medical Center--Burlington MA

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Transference of Skill

Melina Vassiliou, MD disclosures–1:24 overview–1:34 body of evidence to support simulation–2:08 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=18650625 making the “link” is hard to do–2:54 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub Keyword(s): bedside training, colonoscopy, GAGES, GI Mentor II, PRT, sigmoidoscopy, simulation training, simulator, skills transfer, TASSL, transferability, upper endoscopy, VR

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, NOTES, SAGES 2012 Meeting
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Vassiliou M
Video Institutions
McGill University--Montreal QC Canada

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Simulation and Skill Acquisition

Matt Ritter, MD disclosure–49 sec objectives–1:06 simulation for training–1:45 use of attention resources–2:47 proficiency based training–6:56 FLS skills training curriculum–8:39 citation–12:50 https://ww Keyword(s): FES, FLS, Henry M Jackson Foundation, master surgeon, novice surgeon, proficiency-based learning, simulation lab, skills acquisition

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, SAGES 2012 Meeting, Testing
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Ritter E
Video Institutions
National Capital Area Medical Simulation Center--Bethesda MD, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences--Bethesda MD, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center--Bethesda MD

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Credentialing Realities and Skill

Imran Hassan, MD endoscopy in practice–1:29 endoscopy credentialing–2:37 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=15942436 endoscopy training–4:24 endoscopic competency–5:27 citations–7:32 https://www.ncbi.nlm Keyword(s): AAFP, ACGME, ASGE, colonoscopy, competency, credentialing, endoscopic skills, FES, flex endo, gastroenterology fellowship, general surgery, resident training, RRC-S, surgical residency

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, NOTES, SAGES 2012 Meeting
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Hassan I
Video Institutions
SIU School of Medicine--Springfield IL

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Therapeutic Endoscopy

Maurice Arregui, MD citation–1:05 https://www.amazon.com/Mastery-Endoscopic-Laparoscopic-Surgery-Soper/dp/145117344X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1458920266&sr=1-1&keywords=mastery+in+endoscopic+and+laparoscopic+surger Keyword(s): ablation, achalasia, ampullectomy, argon beam coagulator, balloon dilatation, Barrx, BE, biliary dyskinesia, biliary stent, biliary surgery, Botox, CBDE, celiac ganglion block, choledochoscope, choledochoscopy, colonoscopy, duodenoscope, electrohydraulic lithotripsy, EMR, endoscopic submucosal resection, endoscopy suite, ERCP, esophageal cx, esophagoscopy, esophagus, EsophX, EUS, FES, flex endo, gastroscope, GEJ, GERD, GIST, hepaticojejunostomy, insulinoma, […]

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, SAGES 2012 Meeting, Stomach
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Arregui M
Video Institutions
St Vincent Hospital--Indianapolis IN

PG Course: Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) – Surgical Workforce Issues

Sam Finlayson, MD outline–1:43 surgery workforce concerns–2:32 surgeon supply trends–6:13 is there a surgeon shortage?–11:34 citation–12:13 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=18682764 surgeons & endosc Keyword(s): ABS, endoscopists, fellowships, flex endo, general surgery, GME, residency education, rural surgeons, surgical workforce, trauma surgeons

Posted on
08/02/2012
Video Categories
FES PG Course, NOTES, SAGES 2012 Meeting
Learning Themes
Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2012 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Finlayson S
Video Institutions
Harvard Medical School--Boston MA

Incorporating FLS and FES into your Residency Panel: Requires Support from the Chairs

Carlos Pellegrini, M.D. disclosures–58 sec successful simulation training program–1:42 developing a simulation center–2:26 ISIS–3:21 accreditation–3:40 curriculum driven–5:28 creating a vision–6:22 faculty–9:5 Keyword(s): accreditation, ACS, ASA, central line, faculty, funding, insurance industry, pt safety, residence training, simulation center, simulation program, team training

Posted on
11/17/2011
Video Categories
Incorporating FLS and FES into Your Residency, SAGES 2011 Meeting, Techniques and Research
Learning Themes
Academic / Educational, Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2011 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Pellegrini C
Video Institutions
UW School of Medicine--Seattle WA

Incorporating FLS and FES into your Residency Panel: Linking Simulation Training

Melina C. Vassiliou, M.D. overview–1:37 body of evidence–2:04 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18650625 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=19249439 Keyword(s): bedside training, clinical performance, colonoscopy, FES, flex endo, FLS, GAGES, GI Mentor, LC, simulation training, skills transfer, technical skills, VR simulator

Posted on
11/17/2011
Video Categories
Incorporating FLS and FES into Your Residency, SAGES 2011 Meeting, Techniques and Research
Learning Themes
Academic / Educational, Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2011 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Vassiliou M
Video Institutions
McGill University--Montreal QC Canada

Incorporating FLS and FES into your Residency Panel: How I Plan to Incorporate FES into My Residency

Karen Horvath, M.D. overview–1:08 FES implementation–1:33 wrong reasons to implement FES–3:25 FES components & training goals–6:08 flex endo curriculum–6:15 FES cognitive exam–8:53 FES implementation challeng Keyword(s): ABS, certification, Covidien, credentialing, endoscopic skills, EVATS rotation, FES, flex endo, FLS, GAGES, GI rotation, ISIS, privileging, program directors, residency training program, Simbionix GI Mentor II, simulation center, skills […]

Posted on
11/17/2011
Video Categories
Incorporating FLS and FES into Your Residency, SAGES 2011 Meeting, Techniques and Research
Learning Themes
Academic / Educational, Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2011 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Horvath K
Video Institutions
UW--Seattle WA

Incorporating FLS and FES into your Residency Panel: Determining Competence in Flexible GI Endoscopy

John Mellinger, M.D. fundamental of privileging & credentialing–55 sec determination of competence–1:54 GI society position statement–5:33 citation–6:43 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8416157 Keyword(s): ABS, ASGE, colonoscopy, credentialing, endoscopy skills training, ERCP, flex endo, inguinal hernia, mesh repair, PEG, privileging, RRC-S, training program, upper endoscopy

Posted on
11/17/2011
Video Categories
Incorporating FLS and FES into Your Residency, SAGES 2011 Meeting, Techniques and Research
Learning Themes
Academic / Educational, Flexible Endoscopy
Sources
2011 Annual Meeting, Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery, Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery
Presentation Types
Podium Presentation
Video Authors
Mellinger J
Video Institutions
SIU--Springfield IL

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