Dear Colleagues,

The Foundation for Surgical Education and I would like to invite you to attend the 3rd Annual General Surgery Update postgraduate course. This surgical assembly will take place Thursday – Saturday, January 19-21, 2012, at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. This continuing medical education course will bring the practicing surgeon up-to-date on the latest developments in General Surgery. Clinically oriented, this course offers general surgeons an intensive overview of problems encountered in daily practice and will be of substantial value in preparing for board and recertification examinations. Audience discussion and feedback will be encouraged through the presentations.

I am very excited about this upcoming program. As a long term educator of surgical medicine and a CME course director of over thirty general surgery education symposia, I have a passion for education and feel that we have a responsibility to ensure the continued education of practitioners. Past supporters of this CME course include WebMD Health Foundation and the Craig Family Trust.

I would be honored to have you attend our course in 2012 and promise an exciting and informative program. We hope you can join us for this important event, and I am sure you will find our new location in Las Vegas to be a great experience.

A.R. Moossa, MD, FACS, FRCS

Foundation for Surgical Education History

The Foundation for Surgical Education (FSE) started in 1983 when Dr. Moossa came to the University of San Diego, School of Medicine from the University of Chicago.  At that time, federal and state funding for education purposes were already starting to dwindle.  In addition, the university budget was very restricted.  The current dean who recruited Dr. Moossa (Dr. Robert G. Petersdorf) advised Dr. Moossa to start a non-profit foundation to provide flexible funding to help surgical education and research.

Funds have been derived from friends, grateful patients and other charitable foundations such as WebMD Health Foundation, the Craig Family Trust and Xenomics Limited, LLC.

The first three individuals who provided seed funding were the late Dr. Pat Dailey (Cardiac Surgeon), the late Arthur Bloom (Business Entrepreneur) and the retired professor of plastic surgery Dr. Lenny Glass.

The Foundation for Surgery Education (FSE) has funded several residents, medical students, fellows and junior medical students by providing seed money for research projects and traveling stipends to national meetings and to center with special expertise across the world.  This includes Scotland, England, France, Hong Kong and Japan.

About - A.R. Moossa, MD, FRCS, FACS

1. Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago
2. Chief, General Surgical Services, University of Chicago
3. Director of Surgical Research, University of Chicago
4. Vice-Chairman, Greater General Surgery, University of Chicago
5. Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago
6. Consultant Surgeon, University of Chicago
7. Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago

1. Senior Registrar in Surgery, United Liverpool Hospitals, England
2. Tutor in Clinical Surgery, University of Liverpool, England
3. Residency Program, University of Liverpool, United Liverpool Hospitals

Honors, Prizes and Distinctions - Numerous undergraduate and postgraduate prizes and distinctions between 1961 and 1973 in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Medicine and Surgery.  The following are of special note:

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3rd Annual General Surgery Update Registration, Hotel, Accreditation, Program and Faculty Information (See below)

1. The conference program, faculty and accreditation information are detailed below.
2. To register for the conference - Click Here.
3. To make your hotel reservation at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino - Click Here

Hotel Reservations
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Group Rate: Wed./Thurs. $79.00; Fri./Sat. - $139.00
Mention Group Code: SMGSU2
Phone: (702) 785-5555 or Toll Free: 1-866-919-PHRC (7472)

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino features accommodations fit for the celebrity A-List, and perfect for Hollywood buffs, as every one of our rooms features one-of-a-kind movie memorabilia items. We offer a wide range of rooms and suites, including our aptly-named Hollywood Hip Rooms. In addition to movie memorabilia, you will find each room thoughtfully appointed with high-tech necessities as well as other accoutrements that create an atmosphere of excitement, luxury and fame. When you stay at Planet Hollywood, the celebrity lifestyle is yours for the living – and fame lies around every corner. Planet Hollywood is connected to the Miracle Mile Shops which is a re-creation of cutting edge trends and urbanized architecture that can only be described as out of this world.

To receive the discounted group rate, please make your reservation by December 29, 2011. The group rate will be available until this date or until all rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis.

Program

Faculty

Accreditation

Physicians: This CME activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education thru the Joint Sponsorship of the Institute for Medical Studies (IMS) and the Foundation for Surgical Education (FSE). IMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Institute for Medical Studies designates this educational activity for a maximum of (18) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physicians of Osteopathic Medicine: The American Osteopathic  Association (AOA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ as AOA Category 2-B credit.

Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. The provider of this program, the Institute for Medical Studies, is accredited by the ACCME and designates this educational
activity for a maximum of (18) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physician assistants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses:  Nurses may claim credit for activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ in most states, for up to 50% of the nursing requirement for recertification. This activity is designated for up to (18) AMA PRA Category1 Credits™

Nurse Practitioners: The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME. IMS is accredited to provide continuing medical education for physicians and will provide nurse practitioners who successfully complete each activity with a certificate of participation indicating that the activity was designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Medical Practice Executives: American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by ACCME. Administrators should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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