FLS Testing
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with access to information about various educational courses conducted by this institution.
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website. Legacy Health System does not claim any responsibility for the content provided
on this website.
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FLS Testing Contact Information
FLS Test Proctor
Maria Cassera Phone: 503-963-2973
E-mail: mariacassera@lisei.org
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What Is FLS
Program Mission
To provide surgical residents, fellows and practicing surgeons an
opportunity to learn the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery in a
consistent, scientifically accepted format; and to test cognitive,
surgical decision-making, and technical skills, all with the goal of
improving the quality of patient care.
Program Overview
FLS is a comprehensive web-based education module that includes
a hands-on skills training component and assessment tool
designed to teach the physiology, fundamental knowledge, and
technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery. Click here for
an in-depth article "Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery - Its Time
Has Come".
FLS was designed for surgical residents, fellows and practicing
surgeons to learn and practice laparoscopic skills to have the
opportunity to definitely measure and document those skills. The
FLS Test measures cognitive knowledge, case/problem
management skills and manual dexterity. The FLS program content
has been endorsed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and
is a joint educational offering of SAGES and ACS. FLS is also CME
accredited. Click here to download Frequently-Asked-Questions
about FLS.
Valuable as a foundation or supplement to any current MIS
curriculum, FLS is also an appropriate learning tool for disciplines
such as gynecology and urology, as FLS is not procedure-specific
Click here to download a brochure.
- FLS information taken from the FLS website:
www.flsprogram.org/
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)
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