Course Overview

Applied Medical offers MIS educational training programs for General, Bariatric, Colorectal, Urologic, and Gynecologic surgeons. Course curricula are developed in partnership with leading surgeons in each specialty, enabling training on the latest advancements in minimally invasive techniques.

GELPOINT SINGLE SITE AND GELPORT HALS WORKSHOPS

Each Applied minimally invasive training workshop offers a comprehensive didactic session followed by a cadaveric or animate tissue session. Our 2013 calendar focuses on single site and hand access techniques for the General, Bariatric, Colorectal, Urologic and Gynecologic surgeon.

SIMULATION WORKSHOPS

Applied Medical’s simulation workshops are designed for residents who are interested in enhancing their skill sets and attaining hands-on experience in a high fidelity simulation platform. On-site simulation workshops focus on hand access and single site approaches, with the ability to measure skills attainment levels using scientifically validated metrics including length of time and economy of movement. Immediate analysis, along with a graphical playback, ensures a sophisticated and educational training experience.

Applied also offers a unique laparoscopic trainer for residents and advanced surgeons wanting to practice new access approaches, Principles of Laparoscopic Surgery (PLS) and single site laparoscopic skill sets.

Symposia Overview

Applied Medical hosts symposia with leading surgeons and healthcare professionals to discuss new surgical techniques and hot topics that can result in significantly improved patient outcomes and reduced costs. Attendees gain insight on clinically proven practices through a didactic session which is often times followed by a hands-on workshop. Applied has sponsored symposia at various congresses such as American College of Surgeons, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc., American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Surgical Infection Society and the Tripartite Colorectal Meeting.