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The 19th Annual Congress of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG) has elements that have been specifically designed to meet the needs of practicing pediatric surgeons, urologists, and other related specialties, physicians-in-training, GI assistants, and nurses who are interested in minimally invasive surgery in children and adolescents.
The IPEG Program Committee recommends that participants design their own attendance schedule based on their own personal educational objectives.
Download the 2010 Advance Program for complete details on the scientific program, housing, registration and social activities.
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2010 MEETING OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the activity are to educate, expose and allow pediatric surgeons and urologist the opportunity to discuss the developing techniques and management principles regarding minimally invasive surgical techniques and scientific developments that will affect their patient population.
Specific Objectives include:
- Presentation of new and developing minimally invasive surgical techniques in a scientific environment.
- Opportunity to interact with experts in the fields of minimally invasive pediatric surgery and urology via panel interactions and audience response systems.
- Discussion of current and future controversial issues regarding minimally invasive surgery in infants and children.
- Advance the use of minimally invasive surgical procedures in infants and children.
- Encourage international interactions in the management and minimally invasive surgical interventions for infants and children.
At the conclusion of this event the participant will be able to implement the information and techniques that were obtained during the event and by doing this the care of that population will be improved and will continue to advance.
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). SAGES is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SAGES designates this Continuing Medical Activity for:
- 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
for the Advance Endoscopic Course Lecture
- 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
for the Advance Endoscopic Hands-On Course
- 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
for Thursday Sessions
- 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
for Friday Sessions
- 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
for Saturday Sessions
For a total of 28.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s), Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Contact the IPEG Meeting Registrar for further questions.
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