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 More Information
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 Register Here
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 Register Here
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! More Information
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 Register Here
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 Register Here
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 Register Here
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 Register Here
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 Register Here
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