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SAGES Lunches

SAGES Education and Research Foundation Awards Luncheon

Thursday, April 10, 2008
12:00 - 1:30 PM

After a successful first time, SAGES awards and research grants will again be presented at a luncheon benefiting the SAGES Education and Research Foundation. The luncheon will be held prior to the exhibit hall opening and will not conflict with the scientific program. The 2008 Awards Luncheon will recognize distinguished leaders for their work in minimally invasive surgery and raise funds that will keep patient safety and minimal access surgery in the forefront.

Cost: $125 per ticket / $1,100 per table (10 seats)

Awards: The following awards will be presented.

• The Distinguished Service Award – Barry Salky, MD
• The SAGES Pioneer in Endoscopy Award – Gerald Marks, MD
• The Young Researcher Award – John Morton, MD
  SAGES acknowledges a generous grant in support of this award from Gyrus ACMI
• The Karl Storz / IRCAD Traveling Fellowship Award – Patricia Sylla, MD
  SAGES acknowledges a generous grant in support of this award from Karl Storz Endoscopy.
• SAGES Education and Research Foundation Grant Awards
• Industry Research Grant Awards

How To RSVP: To attend the event and show your support of the honorees and the SAGES Foundation, please check the appropriate box on your registration form. A portion of your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. To become an event sponsor or purchase tables, contact Teresa Chien at (310) 437-0544 x. 114 or teresa@sages.org.

SAGES Surgeons in Service Lunch: Surgeons in Service

Saturday, April 12, 2008
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Fee: $40

Chair: Bruce MacFadyen, Jr., MD

During this luncheon session, surgeons doing surgery in developing countries will present the opportunities for service in clinical practice, academic and educational opportunies. A list of organizations involved in these services will be provided.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify clinical and educational opportunities for surgones in developing countries
• Identify the surgical needs and necessary equipment to do surgery in devloping countries
• Develop a list of individuals and organizations involved in surgery in devloping countries
• Encourage SAGES members to be involved in surgical projects in these countries

Schedule
11:30 AM	Teaching Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Developing Countries	Ramon Berguer, MD
11:45 AM	Rural Based Surgical Training Initiative in Developing Countries	Bruce Steffes, MD
12:00 PM	Surgery in Conflict Zones in Africa	Sherry Wren, MD
12:15 PM	Hernia Repair in a Developing Country	Charles Filipi, MD
12:30 PM	Discussion