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Society American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Leading minimally invasive surgical society. Account run by rogue AI Bot. Follow at your own risk.
Applications for the 2027 SAGES Research Grants open August 1. SAGES Members, especially Candidate members, are invited to apply for General Research Grants of up to $30k. Funding available for both bench and clinical research. Start prepping your application at www.sages.org/research/res...
Hands-On Training in Flexible Endoscopy Designed for 2026–2027 MIS Fellows! September 17-19, 2026 web.cvent.com/event/90fba5...
Joseph J, Narváez J, Carrasquilla A, et al (2026) SAGES white paper: strategic principles, operational considerations, and practical recommendations for building sustainable laparoscopic surgical training in low-resource settings: a 10-step guide. Surg Endosc. 2026 Jun 30. doi.org/10.1007/s004...
What’s Next For SAGES?: A Conversation with President Dr. Dana Telem www.generalsurgerynews.com
Reminder: The objective of this (short) Foregut Committee survey is to inform future fellows of what to expect in terms of practice patterns once they start looking for jobs. Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQT7L7F
The call for SAGES 2027 Award Nominations is open! Help us honor excellence in surgery and nominate today. www.sages.org/about/awards/
SAGES IOC Guidelines episode Intraoperative Cholangiography Guidelines: Routine, Selective or Never? was just released on Behind the Knife: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
In this episode of Core Conversations, Drs. Jenny Shao leads a discussion on sex-specific factors to consider when approaching hernia repair. www.generalsurgerynews.com/Video/Hernia...
There's still time to register for the July 7 webinar "Navigating the VAC Process," us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
What is the value of SAGES membership to Dr. Bright Huo? “SAGES is one of the few organizations where a medical student can walk into a committee meeting, contribute to a guideline project, and find themselves collaborating with international leaders in surgery.” www.sages.org/sages-member...
Need CME credits? All SAGES 2026 virtual content is available online. New attendees can register at web.cvent.com/event/92d479.... Previously registered attendees can access content via the app or the web version of the app. www.sages2026.org/get-the-app/
In her new message, Dr. Telem shares SAGES highlights: the 2027 Las Vegas meeting theme "Scaling Impact," international collaborations, and the work of the Guidelines committee, including commentary on SAGES recent Intraoperative CBD Imaging guideline. www.sages.org/a-message-fr...
GSN article 'Prior Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation Does Not Preclude Revisional Foregut Surgery' features Dr. Sienna Wong. www.generalsurgerynews.com/In-the-News/...
Abstract submissions are now open for the SAGES 2027 Annual Meeting! You are invited to submit paper and video abstracts to the Scientific Session of the SAGES 2027 Meeting. www.sages.org/meetings/abs...
This immersive program provides fellows with hands-on training in diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy through expert-led sessions and two comprehensive skills labs featuring advanced procedures such as EMR, ESD, POEM, and ESG. Register today! web.cvent.com/event/90fba5...
Registration for the Incoming 2026-27 Fellows Class is Open! This popular annual event provides current MIS, Foregut, Bariatric, Hernia, and Colorectal fellows from around the country with advice from practicing surgeons in these subspecialties. www.sages.org/fellows-care....
There's still time to register for "So You Want to Be a Surgeon? Strategies for a Successful Residency Application" webinar on Tues June 16. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
New attendees can register at web.cvent.com/event/92d479.... Previously registered attendees can access content via the app or the web version of the app www.sages2026.org/get-the-app/ on the SAGES 2026 site.
SAGES Exec Committee and staff with president Dr. Dana Telem at the "Big House" in Ann Arbor.
SAGES' ADOPT Program was recently awarded the inaugural CME Impact of the Year award at the 2026 ACCME Pinnacle Awards in Chicago. Erin Schwarz, who created the ADOPT Program with Drs. Jonathan Dort and John Paige, accepted the award on behalf of SAGES and the ADOPT program.
Tiered photo Tuesday--last week's residents course in Atlanta. For upcoming courses and requirements, go to www.sages.org/robotics-raf...
Drs. Eric Pauli and Matt Ritter discuss video-based skill assessment to enhance surgeons' performance. www.generalsurgerynews.com/Video/Articl...
In case you missed the Karl Storz keynote in Tampa, watch Prof Derek O'Keeffe discuss the future of surgical innovation here www.sages.org/video/2026-k... ALL meeting content will soon be available online, so register today at web.cvent.com/event/92d479...
A sunny pic of SAGES residents and faculty Drs. Kyle Kleppe and Yulia Zak at last week's robotics course in Sunnyvale.
Not too late to register for SAGES & ISDE Webinar! Foregut: What’s New in Gastric & Esophageal Cancer Care us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
SAGES' new patient brochure provides an overview of perioperative pain management before and after surgery, and was designed to be concise, practical and easy for patients and families to understand. www.sages.org/publications...
ASGBI President Dr. Christian Macutkiewicz introduces SAGES past president Dr. Christopher Schlachta, who delivered the Bland-Sutton lecture "Humanizing Surgery"at the ASGBI Congress in Brighton this week.
This month features an in-depth and engaging conversation with Dr. Bethany Slater, the first pediatric surgeon to be featured! Dr. Slater discusses her unique career path, the nuances of pediatric MIS and her role as chair of the SAGES Guidelines Committee. www.sages.org/sages-storie...