Abstract submissions are now open for the SAGES 2027 Annual Meeting! You are invited to submit paper and video abstracts to the Scientific Session of the SAGES 2027 Meeting. www.sages.org/meetings/abs...

This immersive program provides fellows with hands-on training in diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopy through expert-led sessions and two comprehensive skills labs featuring advanced procedures such as EMR, ESD, POEM, and ESG. Register today! web.cvent.com/event/90fba5...

The Foregut Committee is looking to study practice patterns of SAGES membership that have completed a minimally invasive/ foregut/ bariatric fellowship in the past to inform future fellows of what to expect. Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQT7L7F

You don't want to miss this informative webinar Navigating the VAC Process on July 7. Register today! us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The resident crew from last week's robotic course in Atlanta.

Registration for the Incoming 2026-27 Fellows Class is Open! This popular annual event provides current MIS, Foregut, Bariatric, Hernia, and Colorectal fellows from around the country with advice from practicing surgeons in these subspecialties. www.sages.org/fellows-care....

There's still time to register for "So You Want to Be a Surgeon? Strategies for a Successful Residency Application" webinar on Tues June 16. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

New attendees can register at web.cvent.com/event/92d479.... Previously registered attendees can access content via the app or the web version of the app www.sages2026.org/get-the-app/ on the SAGES 2026 site.

SAGES Exec Committee and staff with president Dr. Dana Telem at the "Big House" in Ann Arbor.

SAGES' ADOPT Program was recently awarded the inaugural CME Impact of the Year award at the 2026 ACCME Pinnacle Awards in Chicago. Erin Schwarz, who created the ADOPT Program with Drs. Jonathan Dort and John Paige, accepted the award on behalf of SAGES and the ADOPT program.

Tiered photo Tuesday--last week's residents course in Atlanta. For upcoming courses and requirements, go to www.sages.org/robotics-raf...

Drs. Eric Pauli and Matt Ritter discuss video-based skill assessment to enhance surgeons' performance. www.generalsurgerynews.com/Video/Articl...

The #SAGES2026 meeting videos are edited and we are working on uploading everything now. We should be able to grant access by the end of May. Stay tuned for more announcements.

In case you missed the Karl Storz keynote in Tampa, watch Prof Derek O'Keeffe discuss the future of surgical innovation here www.sages.org/video/2026-k... ALL meeting content will soon be available online, so register today at web.cvent.com/event/92d479...

A sunny pic of SAGES residents and faculty Drs. Kyle Kleppe and Yulia Zak at last week's robotics course in Sunnyvale.

Not too late to register for SAGES & ISDE Webinar! Foregut: What’s New in Gastric & Esophageal Cancer Care us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

SAGES' new patient brochure provides an overview of perioperative pain management before and after surgery, and was designed to be concise, practical and easy for patients and families to understand. www.sages.org/publications...

SAGES faculty and friends with ASGBI president at gala dinner.

ASGBI President Dr. Christian Macutkiewicz introduces SAGES past president Dr. Christopher Schlachta, who delivered the Bland-Sutton lecture "Humanizing Surgery"at the ASGBI Congress in Brighton this week.

This month features an in-depth and engaging conversation with Dr. Bethany Slater, the first pediatric surgeon to be featured! Dr. Slater discusses her unique career path, the nuances of pediatric MIS and her role as chair of the SAGES Guidelines Committee. www.sages.org/sages-storie...

Surgical Endoscopy retreat in New York - SAGES, EAES and Springer.

In her welcome address, SAGES president Dr. Dana Telem talks about her three main priorities over the next year: Implementation at Scale; Collaboration; and, Continuity - Education and Digital Surgery. www.sages.org/a-message-fr...

1 day to go! CASTOR & SAGES Webinar: End the surgical data entry burden: AI-assisted, human-supervised, 80% faster www.castoredc.com/webinars/sag...

In case you missed Dr. Robert Montgomery's inspirational Karl Storz keynote, Journey from Transplant Surgeon to Transplant Patient www.sages.org/video/2026-k.... ALL meeting content will soon be available online, so don't wait to register at web.cvent.com/event/92d479... .

SAGES Robotics Fellows Course, Day 1 in Sunnyvale with faculty Drs. Yulia Zak and Fernando Garcia.

In case you missed (or want to re-watch) the 2026 presidential address: www.sages.org/video/2026-p... The entire virtual meeting will be posted soon, and it's not too early to register as if you missed Tampa in person web.cvent.com/event/92d479...

How many studies have your surgical team decided not to run because of the data entry burden? That's the question we tackle on May 6 at 11am ET with SAGES resident Dr. Sangrag Ganguli and Derk Arts, MD, PhD (CEO, Castor). www.castoredc.com/webinars/sag...

Foregut: What’s New in Gastric & Esophageal Cancer Care with Chairs Drs. Christopher DuCoin and Lorenzo Ferri us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Take $25 off the OpiVoid™ course with coupon code Opivoid25 good through June 15, 2026. Meet your DEA MATE Act requirement while advancing patient care. Log into the Learning Hub and add OpiVoid to Cart today! Then link to: sages.myabsorb.com#/online-cour...

Most impactful continuing education I’ve ever done in terms of my own development as an educator. Highly recommended

Register now for the Set-Closure Train the Trainers Course. This course prepares surgeons to teach with clarity, feedback, and follow-through. www.sages.org/train-the-tr... Tuesday, June 23rd from 4 – 7 pm Pacific // 7 – 10 pm Eastern via Zoom $350 / per person 24 max participants 3 CME credits

SAGES Robotics course last week in Atlanta with chair Dr. Danny Vaughn.

We are so grateful for the generosity of SAGES members who have contributed to the Foundation's Countdown to Change campaign. We are 88% of the way there and every gift brings us closer to our $25,000 goal. Please donate today and help SAGES Foundation. www.sagesfoundation.org/donate-now/o...

More ergonomic insights from SAGES members to file away for your next case!

Last chance to register: FREE educational Webinar on The Great (Current) Debates for the Management of Large Paraesophageal Hernias with chairs Drs. Ivy Haskins and Ruchir Puri us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

SAGES Foundation Countdown to Change campaign is 75% funded. An additional $6115 is needed to reach the $25,000 goal. Help us cross the finish line with your gift today! www.sagesfoundation.org/donate-now/o...

SAGES Lead Up is a podcast www.sages.org/lead-up-podc... that explores the perspectives, priorities, and day-to-day work of professionals who collaborate with surgeons in a variety of settings.

Another group shot from last week's robotic course in Sunnyvale.

Day 1 of robotic resident course in Sunnyvale with faculty Drs. Maria Iliakova and Ian Soriano.

Straight from the SAGES meeting in Tampa, quick ergonomics tips you'll want to save for your next case!

Bethany Slater has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Panagiotis Kapsampelis for SAGES 2026 Coin awarded to Panagiotis Kapsampelis for exceptional commitment, hard work, and sustained contributions to the Guidelines Committee

Bethany Slater has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Bright Huo for SAGES 2025 coin presented to Bright Huo in recognition of exceptional commitment, insightful contributions, and sustained efforts that strengthened the Guidelines Committee and elevated the quality

Neal Seymour has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Fernando Meier-Giraud for Extraordinary contributions to the new FLS curriculum including development efforts on multiple modules extending beyond his original assignments at consistently attended Committee retreats.

Nea Seymour has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Oswaldo Subillaga for Extraordinary contributions to the new FLS Curriculum including beautifully created graphics and edited videos.

Mark Talamini has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Ben Poulose for For service as hernia subject editor for Surg End, contributing in multiple arenas to SAGES.

Mark Talamini has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Rocco Orlando for Long term continual service to SAGES and mentor to many SAGES members. During this meeting he gave a particularly highly praised talk entitled "The ABC's of a Surgical Business Plan, Reading a P&L ..

Mark Talamini has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Rocco Orlando for Long term continual service to SAGES and mentor to many SAGES members. During this meeting he gave a particularly highly praised talk entitled "The ABC's of a Surgical Business Plan, Reading a P&L ..

Brent Matthews has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Dr. Butch and Dana Rosser for Providing an opportunity for 9th–12th grade students in the cities where SAGES has their annual meeting to participate in Mini Medical School with hands on skills labs in a nurturing environment.

Bethany Slater has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Dena Shehata for SAGES 2026 coin was awarded to Dena for her significant contributions to the SAGES Guideline Committee— elevating surgical guideline standards and advancing quality.

Bethany Slater has awarded a #SAGES2026 Recognition of Excellence Coin to Elisa Calabrese for SAGES 2026 coin was awarded to Elisa Calabrese for her exceptional dedication, leadership, and tireless contributions to the SAGES Guidelines Committee— advancing quality, collaboration, and impact.