1. Surgical Education Laboratory Meeting (SELM)
Started Winter 2005
Regularly attended by Program Director
Associate Program Director
Program Coordinator
Education Assistant
Educational Officer
Two resident members
Occurs every Wednesday

2. Surgical Education Laboratory Meeting (SELM)
Agenda usually consistent in content with frequent updates
as calendar indicates or issues arise
Ongoing going projects include
Hours issues
Grand Rounds
Resident Teaching Conference
New Innovations
Upcoming resident applications, interviews, reviews
Mock orals
Beginning of year and End of year arrangements

3. Surgical Education Laboratory Meeting (SELM)
Provides opportunity for residents to involve themselves with Surgical Education
Provides opportunity to evaluate as a possible career
Positive role models and understanding of role of Program Director and Coordinators.
Fosters resident driven initiatives Summer school
Mentoring program
Research conference

4. Surgical Education Laboratory Meeting (SELM)
Resident input very valuable on many fronts
Fosters collaboration of all involved
Provides very transparent program
This yields a more cohesive environment