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PO Box 245121|Tucson, AZ, 85724-5121

Tel: (520) 626-7832 |FAX: (520) 626-2427

uofacme@u.arizona.edu | www.cme.arizona.edu

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Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons 2026 Annual Meeting

 

 

Outcome Objectives

 

  • Select appropriate use cases for AI-assisted tools, 3D surgical modeling, and non-dominant robotic platforms in surgical practice.

 

  • Evaluate current evidence comparing robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open approaches for common general surgery procedures.

 

  • Manage bariatric emergencies using updated, evidence-based strategies.

 

  • Apply evidence-based pathways for diverticular disease management, including indications for reanastomosis versus antibiotics versus emergency colon surgery.

 

  • Differentiate inguinal, sports, and atypical groin hernias to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

 

  • Apply high-tension closure and damage-control techniques in complex or recurrent abdominal wall hernia repairs.

 

  • Counsel surgical patients on nutrition and prehabilitation strategies to improve perioperative outcomes.

 

  • Apply current oncologic principles and treatment updates relevant to general surgery practice.

 

  • Engage in advocacy efforts that directly affect surgical practice and reimbursement in Arizona.

 

Accreditation / Credit Designation Statement

 

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and Arizona Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Continuous Certification Statement

 

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification (CC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS CC credit.

 

In order to report CC points to specialty boards, the attendee must complete the MOC/CC section of their CloudCME profile prior to claiming credit.

 

Relevant Financial Relationships Statement

 

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

 

  • Dr. Chim has disclosed: Consulting Fee-MTF|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Medaxis.

  • Dr. Crigger has disclosed: Paid consultant-Intuitive Surgical.

  • Dr. Del Prado has disclosed: Consulting Fee-Integra LifeSciences Corporation.

  • Dr. Feinstein has disclosed: Advisor-Axon|Advisor-Open Motion AI|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-MCM Medical.

  • Dr. Jorge has disclosed: Grant or research support-Boston Scientific Corporation (Relationship has ended).

  • Dr. Nejad has disclosed: Physician proctoring, robotic surgery-Intuitive Surgical.

  • Dr. Rajdev has disclosed: Speakers Bureau-BD|Speakers Bureau-Intuitive Surgical.

  • Dr. Ramanathan has disclosed: Honoraria-Boston Scientific Corporation (Relationship has ended).

 

All other individuals in a position to control the content of this CME activity have disclosed that they have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that would constitute a conflict of interest concerning this CME activity.

 

CME Certificate Information

 

To receive a CME certificate, read/follow the instructions in the email you will receive from the UArizona CloudCME system (OR, sign into your account at https://cme.arizona.edu/ and go to MyCME > Evaluations and Certificates). After completing the evaluation, you will be able to view/print/download a CME certificate.

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