Upcoming ABS EPA Project Events

• 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