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Education and Training

ACSFSC Frequently Asked Questions

General

Who do I contact for assistance?

Please reach out to the ACSFSC staff at fundamentalsofsurgery@facs.org  or by calling 312-202-5171.

What does a subscription to ACSFSC include?

ACSFSC for the curriculum year ending on March 31 the following year, for each of their subscribed PGY-1 residents. Additionally, programs are provided with complimentary administrative subscription. Users can access all 109 scenarios and references, including textbook chapters from Sabiston Textbook of Surgery, charts, graphs, tables and radiologic images that are embedded within the scenarios. These references are also available separately for review as a learning tool. All residents enrolled in ACSFSC receive complimentary resident membership of Å˽ðÁ«´«Ã½Ó³»­.

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What does a ACSFSC scenario look like?

What is the difference between the Entering Resident Readiness Assessment (ACSERRA) and Fundamentals of Surgery® (ACSFSC)?

The ACSERRA is a psychometrically rigorous, formative assessment of PGY-1 preparedness, focusing on 20 clinical topics that entering surgical residents are likely to encounter. Results of the three-hour, online assessment administered during the first weeks of residency are used to formulate individual learning plans (ILPs) between residents and their program director.

The ACSFundamentals of Surgery Curriculum® (ACSFSC) is a highly interactive, case-based online curriculum that addresses the essential content areas that all surgical residents need to master in the early years of training. ACSFSC is a self-paced learning resource that includes over 109 cases that can be completed by individuals and used for study purposes across many months.

ACSERRA and ACSFSC are independent and complementary; the ACSERRA score reports list corresponding ACSFSC modules that can be used as learning resources for independent study.

Enrollment

Who can enroll in ACSFSC?

ACSFSC is purchased by residency programs for residents in their surgical residency programs. A program director or administrator can access the enrollment form. Individual subscriptions are not available at this time.

How do I enroll my residents?

Enrollment is completed using the online enrollment form. Program officials can access the form using their ACSusername and password. If you do not know your username and password, please contact the ACSFSC staff.

What happens if our program needs to add or drop a resident?

Changes occur during an academic year, especially in the beginning. If you need to make a change after the enrollment form has been submitted, please contact Stephanie Hermes at ACSHeadquarters during normal business hours, M-F, at shermes@facs.org or 312-202-5171.

Can an individual resident (or other individual) subscribe to ACSFSC?

At this time subscriptions are offered only to training programs, including residency programs of all surgical specialties, physician assistant residency programs and training programs for other members of the surgical team. Surgeons (or other healthcare professionals) cannot subscribe individually.

Accessing the Curriculum

How do I access the curriculum once I’ve subscribed?

. Logins and instructions to access the scenarios will be sent to program administrators within 7 days of receipt of payment. Residents will receive their username and password from their residency administrator. 

What if my residents or I need help accessing ACSFSC?

Administrators needing assistance with resident questions, logging in, or using the site should please contact Stephanie Hermes at ACSHeadquarters during normal business hours, M-F, at shermes@facs.org or 312-202-5171.

What happens if a resident forgets his username or password?

The program administrator will manage the program’s roster of usernames and passwords. Residents are highly encouraged to change their passwords upon their first login. If a resident forgets their password they can contact Stephanie Hermes at ACSHeadquarters during normal business hours, M-F, at shermes@facs.org or 312-202-5171 to reset the password.