Ethicon offers an array of educational materials to meet your learning goals, organized by postgraduate year status. At each stage of your training, you will have the opportunity to work with your local Ethicon Representative for access to supplemental tools that can enhance your learning. You can also create your own customized learning journey at EESeducation.com
The following are examples of the kinds of educational opportunities that are available to you.
PGY 1
Receive an Ethicon TASKit (Train Anywhere Skill Kit) trainer to practice basic laparoscopic and suturing skills anytime, anywhere; includes activity sets, laparoscopic hand instruments, needle holder, and suturing CD
View videos showcasing approaches and techniques for minimally invasive procedures
Review product use videos, including the Single Site Laparoscopy Access System, HARMONIC® and ENSEAL® technologies, and ECHELON FLEX™ ENDOPATH® Staplers
Receive the quarterly issue of InTraining, a publication focused on healthcare trends, technologies, and career topics for surgical residents and fellows
PGY 2/3
Access an interactive, computer-based simulation on the ergonomics of minimally invasive surgery and correct port placement for optimal access
Attend a program for minimally invasive surgery residents covering surgical techniques, complication avoidance, the Science of Tissue Management, suturing, endoscopy and relevant business topics
Review videos showcasing approaches and techniques for minimally invasive procedures
Register for live web stream events; topics include techniques and indications for minimally invasive procedures, healthcare economics and OR effectiveness
PGY 4/5
Attend a program for minimally invasive surgery residents covering surgical techniques, complication avoidance, the Science of Tissue Management, suturing endoscopy, and relevant business topics
Review videos showcasing approaches and techniques for minimally invasive procedures
Register for live web stream events; topics include techniques and indications for minimally invasive procedures, healthcare economics, and OR effectiveness
Attend a program for minimally invasive surgery residents discussing how to avoid complications in advanced laparoscopic procedures, energy application for solid organ procedures, and practice management
View “Case of the Month” videos to understand specific surgical approaches, healthcare economics, and OR efficiencies in colorectal, bariatric, and gynecological surgeries
Review videos showcasing approaches and techniques for minimally invasive procedures
Access e-learning modules outlining current healthcare economics and policies
Download smartphone applications that instruct you on the Science of Tissue Management: Energy and Surgical Stapling
Ethicon offers many courses, all of which deliver education on the safe and effective use of our products. Most courses last only one day and are available at several convenient locations across the United States.
MIS TRAINING FOR PGY 2/3 RESIDENTS
Examine the safe and effective use of advanced energy and stapling devices in laparoscopic and open surgical procedures
Learn from experts in the field how to avoid complications
Supplemental opportunity to discuss practice management and other relevant business topics via a panel discussion
Designed for second- or third-year general surgery residents
MIS TRAINING FOR PGY 4/5 RESIDENTS
Examine the safe and effective use of advanced energy and stapling devices in advanced laparoscopic procedures
Learn how to avoid complications in biliary, foregut and colectomy procedures from experts in the field
Supplemental opportunity to discuss career growth and development with surgical faculty members
Designed for fourth- or fifth-year general surgery residents
