Objectives

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

1|Discuss the effect type 1 hiatal hernia has in per-oral endoscopic myotomy and how to counsel patients
2|Discuss the appropriateness of step-down unit admission for trauma patients
3|Evaluate the potential for virtual modeling in intestinal surgery innovation
4|Discuss the extent of AI use in personal statements submitted to a general surgery residency program
5|Discuss the effectiveness of POEM as a treatment for GERD

Presenter(s): 
Zachary Stickney, MD
PGY4 Surgical Resident, BMC

Ashley Tarduno, MD
PGY3 Surgical Resident, BMC

Meagan Rosenberg, MD
Research Resident, BMC

Oswaldo Subillaga, MD
Research Resident, BMC

Sarah Bunker, MD
PGY2 Surgical Resident, BMC

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Zachary Stickney, MDSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Ashley Tarduno, MDSpeaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Meagan Rosenberg, MDSpeaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Oswaldo Subillaga,MDSpeaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Sarah Bunker,MDSpeaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Session date: 
05/29/2025 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut 1A&B
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
  • 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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