We are a FLS Testing Center

The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS ™) was designed for surgical residents, fellows and practicing surgeons to learn and practice laparoscopic skills to have the opportunity to definitely measure and document those skills.  The FLS Test measures cognitive knowledge, case/problem management skills and manual dexterity.  The assessment includes two components, a computer-based assessment and a performance-based manual skills assessment. The FLS program content has been endorsed by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and is a joint educational offering of Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and ACS.  The FLS program has also been mandated by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) for all graduating surgical residents beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year.  Those who successfully complete both the educational and assessment components will have demonstrated the basic knowledge, judgment and technical skills fundamental to the performance of laparoscopic surgery. The FLS program is also CME accredited.

The University of Louisville School of Medicine, Paris Simulation Center in conjunction with the University of Louisville Hospital Department of Surgery, has been approved as an FLS Test Center.  An FLS proctor is available by appointment. First time test takers and cognitive re-test takers must register on-line for the FLS exam. Manual skills re-test takers must contact the Test Center directly to schedule their exam.

To learn more about the FLS program please visit the FLS web site at http://www.flsprogram.org/

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