Research and Markets: The New York General Surgery Board Review Course 2009 - Be Prepared for the American Board of Surgery Qualifying, Certifying, and Recertification Examinations
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DUBLIN--(Business Wire)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0b4f45/the_new_york_gener) has announced the addition of the "The New York General Surgery Board Review Course 2009" report to their offering. This activity is a comprehensive and intensive case-based review designed to help candidates complete preparation for the American Board of Surgery Qualifying, Certifying, and Recertification Examinations. It also prepares surgical residents for the senior level ABSITE Examinations. The program curriculum is designed to match the subject matter of the American Board of Surgery requirements including current standards of care, as well as aiding surgeons who now are evaluated by the six competencies: medical knowledge, patient care, communication skills, practice-based learning, systems-based practice, and professionalism. Some highlights of the activity include: * Geriatric Surgery * Medical/Surgical Care in Presidential Assassinations * The Surgical Aspects of Thyroid and Parathyroid Disease * What You Need to Know About Melanoma and Sarcoma * Surgical Highlights in Neonates, Infants, and Children, Part I & II * The Other Vessels: Veins and Lymphatics * How to Pass the Certifying Exam (Oral Boards) Learning Objectives After viewing this activity, participants should be able to: * Complete a review for the qualifying, certifying, and recertification examinations administered by the American Board of Surgery, and the Senior Level American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination * Describe the appropriate evaluation and management of both common and uncommon problems encountered in clinical practice * Demonstrate an increased comprehension of the current standards and concepts in the practice of surgery * Recognize and apply new and evolving diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and their role in changing the classical approaches to problems in general, vascular, pediatric, and general thoracic surgery * Discuss the basics of surgical physiology and critical care * Explain evidence-based general procedures in pediatric, thoracic, gynecologic, urologic, and orthopaedic surgery * Summarize the latest advances in anesthesia for pain management * Interpret reviews and data of the latest basic science findings and predict the impact of these on clinical problems * Demonstrate core competencies as outlined in the ABMS Maintenance of Certification process Key Topics Covered: Target Audience * Diplomates of the American Board of Surgery preparing for Recertification * Residents in general surgery and surgeons who have completed their residency training and are preparing for the Qualifying and Certifying Examinations of the American Board of Surgery and also for the ABSITE * Surgeons in practice who want to update and refresh their knowledge base * Fellows in surgical specialties This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) The course is also available in MP4, MP3 and video formats. There are also combo packs avaialble. Prices are discounted until 01/12/2009. Please contact us for further information. For a full listings of the topics and speakers covered in this report, please visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0b4f45/the_new_york_gener Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager, press@researchandmarkets.com U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 Copyright Business Wire 2009
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