SAGES 2013 Surgical Spring Week: Innovating the Present for the Future

 SAGES (The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) was founded in 1981 to foster, promote, support and encourage academic, clinical and research achievement in gastrointestinal endoscopic surgery. SAGES currently boasts more than 5,500 general surgeon members from countries ringing the globe. SAGES annual meeting is oriented toward minimally invasive surgery and in 2012 had an attendance of  more than 2,300 surgeons.

SAGES ....
• Has a representative on the American College of Surgeons Board of Governors
• Is a Nominating Member of the American Board of Surgery
• Holds a seat in the AMA House of Delegates
• Established the first endoscopic and laparoscopic standards of training and practice  for surgeons and initiated the Framework for Post Residency Education and Training
• Serves as a strong voice on several committees setting reimbursement and Federal policies on health care
• Established an Exhibitor Advisory Council in accordance with HCEA guidelines so that industry and SAGES leadership may work together toward mutual goals SAGES is a leading force in both resident education and continuing medical education.

Our meeting fosters these dual educational goals. Additionally, we present courses at various institutions for residents and experienced surgeons throughout the year, which feature the pre-eminent experts in the field of minimally invasive surgery.