Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1|Describe the American Board of Surgery expectations for completion of EPAs for surgical residents. 
2|Describe at least 2 current challenges facing the surgical residency and the basic framework to address each of these. 
3|Define at least 3 opportunities for teaching faculty members to have formal and citable roles in resident education that meet Departmental criteria for "education citizenship".

Presenter(s): 
Neal Seymour, MD
Professor of Surgery, UMass Chan-Baystate
Surgery Residency Program Director
Baystate Medical Center

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Neal Seymour, MDSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Session date: 
04/10/2025 - 7:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut 1A&B
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery MOC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)

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