INFORMATICS COMMITTEE

Chair -Arnold Tabuenca, M.D., Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA atabuenca@llu.edu

• Michael Kavic, M.D., St. Elizabeth Health Center, Ohio
• Scott Kurtzman, M.D., Waterbury Hospital, Waterbury, CT
• Karen Horvath, M.D., University of Washington
• Joe Civetta, M.D., Farmington, CT
• Danny Takanishi, M.D., University of Hawaii

Charge to the APDS Informatics Committee

• Coordinate the renewal and maintenance of the APDS website
• Keep an updated database of surgical programs including program characteristics as well as program director’s and coordinator’s e-mails
• Keep an updated list of electronic resources available to program directors, to enhance resident education and residency management
• Participate at program directors educational meetings (such as ACGME Annual Educational Conference, New Program Director’s Courses etc.) to educate PDs on electronic resources available.
• Develop internet based projects to enhance resident’s education

• Electronic Portfolio
• On-line Resident Assessment
• On-line Lectures