Surgical Spring Week
SAGES 2011
Scientific Sessions & Postgraduate Courses
San Antonio Convention Center
Deadline for Priority
Space Assignment:
What is SAGES?
SAGES (The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons) was founded in 1981 to foster, promote, support and encourage academic, clinical and research achievement in gastrointestinal endoscopic surgery. SAGES currently boasts more than 5,500 general surgeon members from countries ringing the globe. SAGES annual meeting is oriented toward minimally invasive surgery and in 2010 had an attendance of 2,200 surgeons.
SAGES ....
- Has a representative on the American College of Surgeons Board of Governors
- Is a Nominating Member of the American Board of Surgery
- Holds a seat in the AMA House of Delegates
- Established the first endoscopic and laparoscopic standards of training and practice for surgeons and initiated the Framework for Post Residency Education and Training
- Serves as a strong voice on several committees setting reimbursement and Federal policies on health care
- Established an Exhibitor Advisory Council in accordance with HCEA guidelines so that industry and SAGES leadership may work together toward mutual goals
SAGES is a leading force in both resident education and continuing medical education. Our meeting fosters these dual educational goals. Additionally, we present courses at various institutions for residents and experienced surgeons throughout the year, which feature the pre-eminent experts in the field of minimally invasive surgery.
Who Attends?
- General Surgeons
- Minimally Invasive Surgeons
- Bariatric Surgeons
- Endoscopic Surgeons
- Colon/Rectal Surgeons
- Oncological Surgeons
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Allied Health Professionals
Number of Attendees Anticipated – 2,300
Abstract Deadlines
Abstract submission deadline for Oral, Poster and Video is October
1, 2010.
Visit www.sages.org/abstracts for details.
Meeting Hotels
Marriott Rivercenter Hotel San Antonio (Headquarters Hotel)
101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
600 E. Market Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Hilton Palacio del Rio
200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Exhibit Hall Location
The exhibit hall will be located at the San Antonio Convention Center, Exhibit Hall C.