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2025 has been a defining year for EMIGS—one that transformed steady progress into unmistakable momentum. What began as an ambitious effort to standardize cognitive and laparoscopic skills assessment across OBGYN training has now become...

I am delighted to share with you the significant milestones and achievements we have accomplished in 2024. This year has been transformative for EMIGS, reflecting our commitment to advancing gynecologic surgery education and practice....

AAGL’s Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS) was developed by hundreds of expert educators over the past 12 years using the most sophisticated psychometric, statistical, and validation methods. This steadfast dedication and sincere...

Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (EMIG) is a comprehensive program designed over the past 5 years by experts in our field for the standardized education and assessment of MIGS knowledge and skills. The program...

The EMIG Steering Committee has had quite a busy year putting the final touches on the EMIG program. As you recall, Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (EMIG) is a comprehensive program designed by experts...

As we come to the end of 2021, we would like to express our gratitude to the volunteers on the EMIG Steering Committee for the significant progress made in EMIG’s development, validation, and next...

History/Background AAGL initiated the Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (EMIG) program to meet a need for standardized assessment of physicians performing minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS). It has been well established that patients benefit...

At this time, we each have a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of surgical training and assessment. I am excited to share with you that Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (EMIG) has...