Upcoming ABS EPA Project Events

• With the launch of EPAs rapidly approaching in July 2023 for all ACGME-accredited general surgery training programs, the ABS is planning frequent webinars, town halls and related virtual events, in addition to sending representatives to speak at in-person meetings when possible.
• For anyone who is interested in learning more about EPAs, we encourage you to register for events as they are scheduled.

Please check this page frequently, as new events will be added as they are scheduled.

Upcoming Events

• Continuous Quality Improvement for Assessments: How to Streamline Drafting of EPAs
  Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
  Time: 12:45-2 p.m. CST
  Location: 2023 ACGME Annual Educational Conference / Nashville, Tennessee
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• ABS Program Faculty and Resident Town Hall
  Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
  Time: 8-9 p.m. ET / 7-8 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. PT
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• ABS General Surgery EPA Walkthrough
  Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
  Time: 8-9 p.m. ET / 7-8 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. PT
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• Surgical Education Week
  Dates: Tuesday, April 11 - Saturday, April 15, 2023
  The ABS will have multiple opportunities to speak and engage with attendees at the 2023 Surgical Education Week in San Diego, including at a breakfast session, during multiple workshops and panels, and at an ABS booth where attendees will be able to demo the EPA technology platform. Please check back for additional information and final session dates/times as we get closer to the event!
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• ABS Program Director and Residency Administrator EPA Implementation Webinar
  Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
  Time: 8-9 p.m. ET / 7-8 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. PT
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• ABS EPA Development Materials Webinar
  Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
  Time: 8-9 p.m. ET / 7-8 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. PT
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• ABS EPA App Technology Webinar
  Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
  Time: 8-9 p.m. ET / 7-8 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. PT
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• ABS EPA Alternative Technology Webinar
  Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  Time: 8-9 p.m. ET / 7-8 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. PT
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• ABS Incoming General Surgery Intern EPA Webinar
  Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
  Time: 8-9 p.m. ET / 7-8 p.m. CT / 5-6 p.m. PT
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Past Events

• ABS EPAs in Surgical Rotations Mapping Webinar
  Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
  


• Preparing for Competency Based Education: Launch of Entrustable Professional Activities
  18th Annual Academic Surgical Congress / Houston, Texas
  Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023


• Program Administrator, Faculty and Resident Town Hall
  Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023


• ABS EPA Program Champions Town Hall
  Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023


• APDS/ARAS Educational Zoom Session: Entrustable Professional Activities — What to Expect as Program Directors and Administrators
  Date: Monday, December 19, 2022


• ABS EPA Project Kickoff Info Sessions
  Dates: Tuesday, November 29, 2022 / Wednesday, November 30, 2022