Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP®) is a premier educational resource promoting excellence and expertise for practicing surgeons. SESAP editions have been published by the ACS since 1971, demonstrating the continued relevance of this valuable educational resource for self-study and review. The release of SESAP 18 and SESAP 18 Advanced continues the 50-year legacy of supporting surgeons who embrace the need for accurate self-assessment of their clinical knowledge based on current literature and practical experience and those surgeons who are committed to life-long learning.
Developed by the American College of Surgeons Division of Education, SESAP 18 and SESAP 18 Advanced provide a robust, learning experience with content that was peer-reviewed by expert practicing surgeons representing a range of clinical and academic environments, general surgery and other surgical specialties, and practices from every region of the United States. The latest edition of the program offers many new features allowing surgeons to tailor their learning to address individual needs and preferences. Whether one is seeking to stay current with the breadth of general surgery, enhance knowledge in a specific area, readily access the latest surgical knowledge, or excel on an examination, SESAP is an ideal resource.
Customer Support
For technical support or if you have questions regarding SESAP, reach out to sesap@facs.org, or call 312-202-5419.
Current SESAP Authors
The American College of Surgeons expresses profound gratitude to those surgeons who contributed their time and expertise to the development of the 18th edition of SESAP.
Current SESAP Authors
Advisory Committee on SESAP
Goals of the Advisory Committee on SESAP
- Provide the overall direction to the Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP).
- Assume responsibility for both the design and content of SESAP.
- Ensure relevance of the content of SESAP and effectively address the educational needs of surgeons in a variety of competency domains.
- Support the efforts of surgeons to remain current with the breadth of knowledge and cognitive skills needed to practice skillfully.
- Explore opportunities to introduce innovative educational methods and technologies into SESAP.
- Evaluate the educational outcomes of SESAP.
View the Committee Roster
Consultants
Ajit K. Sachdeva, MD, FACS, FRCSC, FSACME, MAMSE
Director, ACS Division of Education
Patrice Gabler Blair, DrPH, MPH
Associate Director, ACS Division of Education
Staff
Julia Dudek, MPH
Senior Manager, SESAP
Chrysa Cullather, MS
Senior Medical Editor, SESAP and Review Courses
Katherine Greenock, MS
Senior Administrator, SESAP
The Advisory Committee on SESAP welcomes your comments. Please contact Dr. Ajit Sachdeva at asachdeva@facs.org.
