Description
The Colorectal Surgery Qualifying/CC (MOC) Review is a comprehensive, one-day educational program designed to strengthen clinical knowledge, diagnostic reasoning, and surgical decision-making in preparation for the Colorectal Surgery Qualifying and Continuing Certification (CC) examinations.
Through focused didactic lectures, board-style multiple-choice questions, and faculty-led discussions, participants review essential principles of diagnosis, treatment planning, operative management, and postoperative care across the major areas of Colon and Rectal Surgery. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based medicine, current standards of care, and appropriate management strategies for both benign and malignant colorectal conditions.
The course provides opportunities to reinforce foundational knowledge, review current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and identify areas requiring additional preparation. Practical clinical insights and teaching points also support the application of current best practices to everyday patient care.
Course Features and Format
- Comprehensive Didactic Lectures: Focused presentations covering essential topics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, emphasizing board-relevant concepts and evidence-based clinical management.
- Board-Style Review Questions: Multiple-choice questions designed to reinforce key concepts, assess understanding, and strengthen clinical decision-making.
- Interactive Faculty Discussions: Faculty-led discussions at the conclusion of each topic provide opportunities to clarify challenging concepts and review important clinical considerations.
- Searchable E-Syllabus: Access to PDF copies of course PowerPoint presentations for convenient reference and independent study.
- Live Virtual Instruction: Participate in the one-day course through Zoom Cloud Meetings, with opportunities for interaction with experienced Osler faculty and fellow participants.
Live Virtual Course Format
The course is delivered through Zoom Cloud Meetings, allowing participants to attend from home or the office while benefiting from live faculty instruction, interactive discussions, and board-focused review.
A computer with a reliable internet connection is recommended for the best learning experience.
Strengthen your clinical judgment, reinforce essential colorectal surgery concepts, and prepare with confidence through the Colorectal Surgery Qualifying/CC (MOC) Review from The Osler Institute.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate patients with benign and malignant colorectal conditions, incorporating clinical assessment, diagnostic testing, and evidence-based principles to guide preoperative, operative, and postoperative management.
- Develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies for common and complex disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus, including appropriate patient selection for surgical intervention.
- Recognize and manage postoperative complications associated with colorectal surgical procedures, including appropriate diagnostic evaluation, preventive strategies, and treatment approaches.
- Differentiate operative and nonoperative management options for colorectal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal conditions, and complications associated with intestinal stomas.
- Apply principles of colorectal oncology, including tumor staging, multidisciplinary treatment planning, surgical management, and appropriate nonsurgical therapies for malignancies of the colon, rectum, and anus.
- Integrate current diagnostic and therapeutic advances into colorectal surgical practice, including hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic testing, and appropriate preoperative and perioperative management strategies.
- Apply evidence-based clinical guidelines and standards of care to treatment decisions, postoperative surveillance, and long-term management of patients with colorectal diseases.
