Warren D. Widmann, MD, FACS
Course Co-Director
Professor of Clinical Surgery
State University of New York 
Downstate Medical Center
Special Lecturer, Department of Surgery,
Columbia University College of 
Physicians and Surgeons

Click here to download. Featuring Expert Faculty from: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and Weill Cornell Medical College.

Topics & Speakers (subject to change)

Course Description

The program combines didactic lectures, case-based presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and meet-the-professor discussions. This provides a comprehensive review of the practice of general surgery. In addition to the extensive syllabus, the Review Book “Study Pearls” by Drs. Widmann and Hardy is included. This book has been updated and edited to focus on the topics most frequently covered on surgical examinations. It includes suggestions on techniques to improve your skill in taking MCQ examinations, as well as pointers on practical ways to remember facts and data by emphasizing the understanding of some basic principles. An illustrated and complete syllabus reinforces the participant’s learning and will further aid candidates in preparation for their examinations.

An evening devoted to the techniques to improve your performance on oral examinations includes both pointers and some practice mock oral examinations. For physicians not actively preparing for examination, the course provides a broad review of the current practice of general surgery. The exclusive collection of Surgical Pearls is not offered at any other surgery conference and is not available in stores. You can refer to this bank of Surgical Pearls again and again as the exam date nears. The course faculty is from the major medical centers of the Northeast.

Be Ready for Qualification, Certification, Recertification, and ABSITE Exams

• A comprehensive case-based review of all aspects of general surgery
• An effective way to prepare for examinations for Qualification, Certification, and Recertification in general surgery
• Available tools for reinforcement of learning which include illustrated syllabus, a review book, and for additional purchase, DVDs of conference lectures
• Expanded coverage of new technology and minimally invasive surgical techniques that are now included in the exams with a review of current approaches to complex clinical surgical problems
• In an attempt to guarantee (with studying) that you will pass your next surgery board exam, the course will waive your registration fee to repeat this course one time if you fail a surgery board examination within one year of participating in this program
• Daily "working lunches" for Q&A with the faculty
• One-on-one mock oral examinations with senior physician-educators are available. Mock orals include a critique of the candidate’s performance
• Four-day course for recertifiers, plus an available basic science day designed for initial qualifiers, or any physician who wishes to take a refresher in basic science for one day
• Take a refresher in basic surgical physiology for one day

Tuition

Tuition is payable in advance and includes a syllabus, review book, public Mock Oral Examination demonstration, continental breakfasts, buffet lunches, and refreshment breaks.

Multi-attendee Discount

10% discount for two to four attendees from the same institution; 15% discount for five or more attendees from the same institution. Discount is applicable only on tuition fees.

Course Location and Accommodations

The course will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel & Exhibition Center Secaucus – Meadowlands, Two Harmon Plaza Secaucus, NJ, 12 miles away from Newark International Airport and 16 miles away from La Guardia International Airport.

A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at a special reduced rate of $149. This rate is available on a first-come, first-served basis through Sunday, October 16, 2011. You MUST use the hotel link above to be guaranteed a room and rate. After October 16, rooms may be unavailable or at the hotel’s regular rates.

Complimentary on-site fitness facility, business center, High Speed Wi-Fi and parking. Attendees are responsible for making their own lodging and transportation arrangements. Tuition is payable in advance and includes a syllabus, review book, public Mock Oral Examination demonstration, continental breakfasts, buffet lunches, and refreshment breaks.

Travel

Attendees flying to New York to attend this conference should fly into Newark International Airport (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA) if possible. Travel distance from New York JFK International Airport (JFK) is 23 miles.

Cancellation

Registration may be cancelled up to 15 days before the first day of the conference. An administrative fee of $100 will be charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be made for cancellations after October 7, 2011.

Day 1, October 31, 2011

Five-Day Program Focused on Basic Science for the ABSITE and the Qualifying Examination of the American Board of Surgery. Only available to those who register for the five-day program.

Days 2-5, November 1 - 4, 2011

Four-Day Program Focused on Clinical Surgery for the ABSITE, the Qualification Examination of the American Board of Surgery, the Certification Examination of the American Board of Surgery, and the Recertification Examination of the American Board of Surgery.

2011 Bonus Materials

• “Study Pearls” updated by Drs. Warren D. Widmann and Mark A. Hardy is included at no additional charge as a supplement to the syllabus
  
• The Question Bank of the Pre and Post Test is evidence based, with references appended
  
• Expanded CME Credit Hours Available!

Basic Science Day Topics for 2011

• Immunobiology for the General Surgeon
  
• Cardiac Physiology
  
• Respiratory Physiology
  
• Physiology and Metabolism in Vascular Diseases
  
• Gastrointestinal Physiology
  
• Hormone Physiology
  
• Fluids and Electrolytes, Acid Base
  
• Anatomy that Matters