General Surgery Qualifying CME

Course Objectives

- To comprehensively review the fundamentals of current General Surgery understanding.
- To demonstrate increased knowledge of principles & practice in General Surgery, including:
  • Epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and clinical presentations of disease.
  • Diagnostic evaluation, including appropriate use of radiologic imaging.
  • Indications for surgical and non-surgical treatment.
  • Surgical management, including wound healing, immunology, infection, antibiotic usage, fluid management, shock and resuscitation, metabolism, and use of enteral and parenteral nutrition.
  • Preoperative, operative and postoperative care, including management of comorbidities and complications.
  • Minimally invasive surgical procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, including basic and advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures.

    • Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Clearview CME Institute and The American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies LLC. Clearview CME Institute is accredited by the ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.

    Credit Designation: Clearview CME Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 40 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.

    Return to Course Info