Presentations, guides, videos and related tools for programs and trainees to aid in the implementation of EPAs
Entrustable Professional Activities - Resources for Programs and Trainees
Presentations and Related Materials
ABS EPA Grand Rounds Presentation
Programs may request to have an ABS EPA Project Speakers Bureau representative present a Grand Rounds on EPAs at their local program, either virtually or in-person. To request a speaker, please complete this form.
ABS EPA Grand Rounds Presentation Slides
Note: These slides are provided for programs to follow along with the Grand Rounds presentation video above. They have been carefully curated to be delivered in a specific way, so we recommend utilizing them in conjunction with the presentation video and not on their own. Alternatively, programs can request to have an ABS EPA Project Speakers Bureau representative present a Grand Rounds on EPAs at their institution using the link above.
The 18 General Surgery EPAs
- RLQ pain/Appendicitis *
- Benign or malignant breast disease
- Benign or malignant colon disease
- Gallbladder disease *
- Inguinal hernia *
- Abdominal wall hernia
- Acute abdomen
- Benign anorectal disease
- Small bowel obstruction
- Thyroid and parathyroid disease
- Dialysis access
- Soft tissue infection
- Cutaneous and subcutaneous neoplasms
- Severe acute or necrotizing pancreatitis
- Perioperative care of the critically ill surgery patient
- Flexible GI Endoscopy
- Evaluation/initial management of a trauma patient *
- Provide general surgery consultation *
* Initial EPA evaluated during 2018-2020 EPA Pilot
You can access a combined document that includes all 18 EPAs here.
Entrustable Professional Activities - Program FAQs
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about EPAs and the ABS EPA Project. We will continue to update and add to this document as we approach the launch of EPAs and beyond, so check back periodically to make sure that you have the most up-to-date version.
Frequently Asked Questions about EPAs
ABS EPA Program Timeline
The ABS has created a projected timeline for program engagement with the ABS EPA Project, which includes meetings and webinars, suggestions for activities that programs should consider, and an expected timeframe for the distribution of additional resources for implementation.
Projected Timeline for Program Engagement with ABS EPA Project
Implementation Checklists
The ABS has created separate checklists for programs and for residents to aid in the implementation of EPAs.
Program EPA Implementation Checklist |
Resident EPA Implementation Checklist |
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ABS EPA Mobile Application
Infographics
Quick facts about the ABS EPA Project |
The collection of groups working behind the scenes to develop and launch EPAs |
The 18 general surgery EPAs and their relation to a patient's anatomy |
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How EPAs can be used to support struggling residents |
How residents can use EPAs to take charge of their surgical training |
Learn More About EPAs
Video Highlights
Videos by our EPA experts explaining all the ins and outs of EPAs and how they will be implemented.
