Programs
- UCSD Courses
- Surgical Association Courses
- Industry Events
- Cadaver Labs
UC San Diego Courses
Students, surgical residents and practitioners get hands-on experience using teaching facilities equipped with the latest surgical, robotic, laparoscopic and microscopic technologies. Students and practitioners train in the microsurgery laboratory for instruction in operating on the body's tiniest nerves and blood vessels.
Medical Students
- Introduction to surgery
- Use of surgical lights, booms, imaging
- Suturing
- Endoscopes
- MIS equipment
Surgical Residents
- Use of surgical equipment and instruments
- Laparoscopic techniques
- Introduction to robotics
- General Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Urology
- Surgical Oncology
- Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery
- Other new techniques and technologies
UCSD residents and faculty may view our full event schedule by requesting link access from their Department Chair/Division Chief or the CFS Educational Programs Manager: newing@health.ucsd.edu
General Surgery Resident Curriculum
The goal of the UC San Diego General Surgery residency curriculum is to provide a challenging and engaging experience. Resident labs are typically held on a weekly basis, each with a different area of focus, and are overseen by Drs. Santiago Horgan, Garth Jacobsen, Bryan Sandler, and Ryan Broderick.
All courses are located at the Center for the Future of Surgery unless noted otherwise.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.| Date | Time | Event | PGY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Break - Holiday Week | ||
| Jan 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Joint Anesthesia (Sim Center) | 2 |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Joint Anesthesia (Sim Center) | 3 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Joint Anesthesia (Sim Center) | 4 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Bowel handling/anastomosis (OSATS) | 2 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Robotic Surgery | 4 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Robotic Surgery | 3 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | MIS Fellows | Fellows + Senior Residents |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Vascular/Bleeding control Lab | 2 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hernia and Abdominal Wall | 1 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Robotic Surgery | 2 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Vascular/Bleeding control Lab | 3 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Robotic - Foregut | 3 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Foregut/Bariatric |
3 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Robotic Surgery | 2 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Robotic Hernia and Abdominal Wall | 3 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Vascular/Bleeding control Lab | 4 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Foregut/Bariatric | 2 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Endoscopic tools and techniques | 1 |
| May 7, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Joint Anesthesia/Hernia | 2 |
| May 14, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Joint Anesthesia/Hernia | 3 |
| May 21, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Joint Anesthesia/Hernia | 4 |
| May 28, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Robotic Surgery | 3 |
| June 4, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Robotic Surgery | 2 |
| June 11, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hemostasis/Trauma lab | 4 |
| June 18, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Break - Graduation | |
| June 25, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Break - Graduation |
Continuing Medical Education
- Certification to teach the Fundamental Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) courses
- Minimally invasive techniques using simulators
- NOTES
- Robotics
The UC San Diego School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education office has been awarded Accreditation with Commendation by its accrediting body - a distinction earned by only a small percentage of providers nationwide. We offer a large range of services that are tailor-made to help you plan, fund and execute your next activity.
The Center for the Future of Surgery meets all accreditation standards for a level 1 American College of Surgeons Comprehensive Education Center.