Chief Residents’ Presentations (April 26, 2023)

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In this three-part presentation, graduating chief residents Drs. Rodrigo Zea Vera, Denny Scaria, and Vamsi Aribindi share their experiences and lessons learned with their audience of fellow trainees and their mentoring faculty. Dr. Vera's presentation is "International Training in Surgery," Dr. Scaria's presentation is "Reflections from Residency," and Dr. Aribindi's presentation is "Risk Taking and Innovation in Surgery: A Historical and Personal Perspective."
This Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery Grand Rounds session took place on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

Activity Information

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Needs Statement

Surgeons, advanced practice providers, fellows, residents, and medical students in various surgical specialties and subspecialties need to receive regular updates on advances in surgical care and clinical practices. Novel technologies and procedures will be examined as means to improve the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions requiring surgical intervention. The series aims to expand the knowledge of learners, enhance surgical skills, increase surgical efficiency, disseminate surgical best practices, and improve surgical outcomes.

Educational Objectives

International Training in Surgery

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Identify the influence of international training on Baylor College of Medicine.
  • Recognize the challenges in mimicking this training model in the present.
  • Review the possible options to attain additional expertise in foreign countries.

Risk Taking and Innovation in Surgery: A Historical and Personal Perspective

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Discuss historical innovation in surgery and the risk taking it required.
  • Identify the importance of informed consent in surgical innovation.
  • Review a modern example of surgical innovation for greater insight.


Reflections from Residency

At the conclusion of the session, the participants should be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of a support system during residency.
  • Realize the importance of gratitude in fostering teamwork.
  • Discuss the role of failure in finding one’s passion.

Target Audience

Professional Categories

  • Physicians
  • Medical Students
  • Fellows
  • Residents
  • Other Health Professionals

Specialties

  • Surgery

Interest Groups

  • Hospital Medicine

Activity Evaluation

Evaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.

Educational Methods

  • Lectures

Accreditation/Credit Designation

Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Baylor College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Activity Directors

  1. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine
  2. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

Term of Approval

April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2025. Original release date: April 1, 2023.

Disclosure Policy

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. BCM is committed to sponsoring CE activities that are scientifically based, accurate, current, and objectively presented.

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Disclosures

The following individual(s) has/have reported financial or other relationship(s) with commercial entities whose products/services may relate to the educational content of this activity:

Presenters

  1. Vamsi Aribindi, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Vamsi Aribindi, M.D.

    General Surgery Resident
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Denny Scaria, M.D.

    Denny Scaria, M.D.

    General Surgery Resident
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  3. Rodrigo Zea Vera, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Rodrigo Zea Vera, M.D.

    General Surgery Resident
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Activity Directors

  1. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Consultancy: Vicarious Surgical
  2. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Planning Committee Members

  1. Sukriti Bansal, M.D. Placeholder Image

    Sukriti Bansal, M.D.

    General Surgery Resident
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  2. Scott A. LeMaire, MD, FACS, FAHA, FCCP

    Scott A. LeMaire, MD, FACS, FAHA, FCCP

    Professor and Vice-Chair for Research
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  3. Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Michele Loor, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:
    • Consultancy: Vicarious Surgical
  4. Todd Rosengart, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    Todd Rosengart, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    DeBakey-Bard Chair of Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

  5. James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    James W. Suliburk, M.D., FACS

    Associate Professor and Chief, Endocrine Surgery
    Baylor College of Medicine

    Disclosure:

    Nothing to disclose.

Presenters:

Vamsi Aribindi, M.D.

General Surgery Resident Baylor College of Medicine
Denny Scaria, M.D.

Denny Scaria, M.D.

General Surgery Resident Baylor College of Medicine

Rodrigo Zea Vera, M.D.

General Surgery Resident Baylor College of Medicine

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