The Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapeutics at Summa Akron City Hospital is a midwest regional test center for the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program education module that includes a hands-on skills training component and assessment tool designed to teach the physiology, fundamental knowledge, and technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery. The institute also offers additional Laparoscopic Surgery Training Courses.

Assessment Component:
The Assessment Component is a two-part, proctored exam that covers cognitive knowledge and manual skills. The cognitive component is a timed, 75-question multiple-choice exam administered via computer. The manual skills component evaluates skills based on speed and accuracy of the surgeon’s maneuvers using the FLS Laparoscopic Trainer Box.

Exam Eligibility:

1. Junior or Senior Residents and Fellows in an accredited program of surgery, gynecology, urology, surgical oncology or other program that teaches laparoscopic procedures.
2. Board eligible/certified practicing surgeons, gynecologists, urologists and other physicians who perform laparoscopic procedures.

Upon completion of the self-instructional web-based program, candidates will schedule their test date through the online FLS Test Scheduler.  The iMIT, Summa Akron City Hospital's Regional Test Center has test dates posted in the FLS Scheduler System on a weekly basis. To request a specific date/time, call our office at 330, 375-3695 or email at ASRU@summa-health.org.

Current iMIT Course Offerings: Basics of Laparoscopic Surgery April 17, 2010 May 15, 2010 September 11, 2010 Attendings, Fellows & Residents – Get the most out of your FLS certification date by combining with a review and skills practice session! Click Here – Course Description /Agenda