This SAGES exam assesses your training in both the cognitive and technical skills needed to successfully perform laparoscopic surgery. ATLAS offers a training package to master these skills.

Who it’s for

FLS certification is limited to medical residents, fellows, practicing general surgeons, obstetricians and gynecologists, urologists, surgical oncologists, and other physicians.

What you’ll learn

Our goal is to provide you with an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery in a proven, scientifically accepted format, and to test cognitive and technical skills with the goal of improving patient care.

Certifications

Completion and certification in FLS are required to be recognized by the American Board of Surgery. If you have already received ABS certification, FLS training can be a supplement to any MIS curriculum.

Book your training

Purchase 16 hours of flexible practice training on our FLS boxes, including all necessary supplies, before scheduling your exam. For only $150, you will also have 24/7 lab access. Contact us at ATLASTeam@RoswellPark.org to book today.

Test schedule

First, second and third Monday of each month.

Schedule your exam

Your exam must be scheduled here, where an up-to-date calendar can be found. We cannot assist you in scheduling this exam. Scheduling may vary due to holidays and proctor schedules.

Testing costs

You must purchase your voucher for FLS testing via the FLS program. Prices can be found at their website. There is no fee from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to sign up for testing dates, but there is a fee for using the ATLAS program to train for the FLS test.