CME and Credit Hour Information
CME
Accreditation Statement: The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide Continuing Medical Education for physicians.
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME credit will be awarded only to those who purchase the CME module and complete its associated requirements.
Self-Assessment CME Credit, Part 2 of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program: This activity has also been designated as Self-Assessment CME credit, applicable to Part 2 of the ABS MOC program.
For additional information on the ABS MOC program and its requirements, visit the ABS website at: http://home.absurgery.org/default.jsp?exam-moc.
Please allow 4-6 weeks from date of submission for the delivery of the credit letter.
CME credit will be awarded to those who successfully complete the FUSE activity and/or the exam beginning August 15, 2014 through August 15, 2023.
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours
12 Contact Hours
Medical Learning Institute, Inc.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 15106 for 12.0 contact hours.
Accredited Activity Release Date for CNE Credit: August 15, 2020
Accredited Activity Expiration Date for CNE Credit: August 15, 2024
There is a fee of $85 for participating in or receiving nurse credit for this accredited activity. The fee is $65 for individuals who are members of SAGES, AAGL, AUA, and AORN. In order to receive nurse credit, participants must view the activity and complete the post-test and evaluation form. A score of 80% or higher is needed to obtain nurse credit.
FUSE Program without Accreditation Exam
The didactic on-line material for the FUSE program is available for free to all registered users. Fees listed in this section are for users wishing to receive CME/CEU credits for reviewing the didactic material and completing the self-assessment quizzes (up to 10.5 CME/CEU credits upon program completion). Note: If a society member or individual non-member purchases the CME/CEU credit package and later decides to take the FUSE Accreditation Exam, a FUSE test voucher may be purchased to do this, but no additional CME/CEU credits will be given for taking the exam.
Note: Accredited status does not imply endorsement by SAGES or ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
