With the recent launch of EPAs in July 2023 at 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.
EPA slide decks are available upon request, please email epas@absurgery.org for more information.
Please check this page frequently, as new events will be added as they are scheduled.
Upcoming Events
ABS EPA Events
Please check back soon for additional EPA-related events!
Recent Events
ABS EPA Town Halls Dates: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 / Thursday, September 7, 2023
ABS Incoming General Surgery Intern EPA Webinar Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
ABS "Train the Trainer" EPA Webinar Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
ABS EPA "Jigsaw" Development Session Date: Thursday, June 8, 2023
ABS EPA Technology Webinar Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
ABS EPA Alternative Technology Webinar Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
ABS EPA Development Materials Webinar Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023
ABS Program Director and Residency Administrator EPA Implementation Webinar Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
2023 Surgical Education Week
Tuesday, April 11 - Friday, April 14, 2023
ABS General Surgery EPA Walkthrough Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
ABS Program Faculty and Resident Town Hall Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Continuous Quality Improvement for Assessments: How to Streamline Drafting of EPAs 2023 ACGME Annual Educational Conference / Nashville, Tennessee Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
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