Erschienen in:
22.09.2017 | SAGES Official Publication
SAGES framework for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses for practicing surgeons: the new SAGES course endorsement system
verfasst von:
Iman Ghaderi, Michael Fu, Erin Schwarz, Timothy M. Farrell, John Paige, On behalf of the SAGES Continuing Education Committee
Erschienen in:
Surgical Endoscopy
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Ausgabe 10/2017
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Excerpt
The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) recognizes that the discipline of surgery is dynamic and continues to evolve. Modifications of standard surgical procedures and completely new procedures are usually introduced gradually into clinical practice, a process that may require special training or privileges. Additional training will often be required to integrate techniques or procedures that are new to the individual surgeon. The same is also true for procedures that represent a substantial change in existing methods or practices or that require familiarity with new technology [
1‐
5]. The purpose of this document is to provide guidelines for course directors who plan to design educational activities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of practicing surgeons. Additionally, it provides guidance regarding requirements for SAGES endorsement of such courses. …
