In order to access registration for this course, you must first complete the asynchronous modules which can be purchased through this link: Fundamentals of Surgical Coaching
Surgical coaching can change the way you learn and develop.
Welcome to the Academy for Surgical Coaching Live Module. This course serves as both the recertification course and the final module for the Fundamentals of Surgical Coaching course. You will review the mindset and skillset necessary to be a great surgical coach.
Current Surgical Coaches needing to recertify may register for this module directly. If you are not yet a Surgical Coach, you must first complete the Fundamentals of Surgical Coaching asynchronous modules, which can be purchased through this link: Fundamentals of Surgical Coaching
This module consists of a 30 minute full-group session that involves a review of the didactic component of our course and a Q&A, followed by a 60 minute small group session for attendees to practice and apply coaching skills.
CME
Award of CME credits by ACS is based on compliance of the program with the ACCME accreditation requirements and does not imply endorsement by ACS of the content, the faculty, or the sponsor of the program.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program.
Diplomates of the American Board of Surgery
By attending an ACS-accredited activity, you may choose to participate in the automatic transfer of your CME credits to the ABS via the ACCME. The direct automatic transfer applies to all learners who have an American College of Surgeons (ACS) profile, are Diplomates of the ABS, and have provided their ABS ID and date of birth in the ACS MyCME Portal on the Board Certification page.
If you do not already have an American College of Surgeons (ACS) profile (Learner ID), you can create one through the ACS New User Registration Form. This is a free offering for those who have enrolled in an ACS- Accredited educational activity. The ACS ID will grant you access to MyCME where you can track, manage, and send your CME Data to the ABS.
If you need assistance with creating an ACS Learner ID or are not certain if you already have one, please contact Log-In Help.
For more information or to request assistance, contact mycme@facs.org
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This activity is designed for Surgeons. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
RELEASE, REVIEW AND TERMINATION DATE
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
In accordance with the ACCME Accreditation Criteria, the American College of Surgeons must ensure that anyone in a position to control the content of the educational activity (planners and speakers/authors/discussants/moderators) has disclosed all financial relationships with any commercial interest (termed by the ACCME as “ineligible companies”, defined below) held in the last 24 months (see below for definitions). Please note that first authors were required to collect and submit disclosure information on behalf all other authors/contributors, if applicable.
| Ineligible Company: The ACCME defines an “ineligible company” as any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services used on or consumed by patients. Providers of clinical services directly to patients are NOT included in this definition. |
| Financial Relationships: Relationships in which the individual benefits by receiving a salary, royalty, intellectual property rights, consulting fee, honoraria, ownership interest (e.g., stocks, stock options or other ownership interest, excluding diversified mutual funds), or other financial benefit. Financial benefits are usually associated with roles such as employment, management position, independent contractor (including contracted research), consulting, speaking and teaching, membership on advisory committees or review panels, board membership, and other activities from which remuneration is received, or expected. |
| Conflict of Interest: Circumstances create a conflict of interest when an individual has an opportunity to affect CME content about products or services of an ineligible company with which he/she has a financial relationship. |
The ACCME also requires that ACS manage any reported conflict and eliminate the potential for bias during the educational activity. Any conflicts noted below have been managed to our satisfaction.
The disclosure information is intended to identify any commercial relationships and allow learners to form their own judgments. However, if you perceive a bias during the educational activity, please report it on the evaluation.
Source: ACCME
Disclosure Information
In accordance with the ACCME Accreditation Criteria, the American College of Surgeons must ensure that anyone in a position to control the content of the educational activity (planners and speakers/authors/discussants/moderators) has disclosed all relevant financial relationships with any ineligible company held in the last 24 months. All reported conflicts are managed by a designated official to ensure a bias-free presentation. Please note that first authors were required to collect and submit disclosure information on behalf of all other authors/contributors, if applicable.
| Cara King, author and speaker for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. |
| Kristin Lombardozzi, speaker for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. |
| Sudha Pavuluri Quamme, author for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. |
| Ami Shah, discussant, for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. |
| Jane Lea, discussant for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. |
| Audrey George, discussant for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. |
| Pearl Anderson, discussant for this educational event, has no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. |
For questions, please email us at info@surgicalcoaching.org.
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