FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2025, Traditional unceded Algonquin Territory/Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS) is proud to announce an innovative affinity partnership with iSBERGDATA to provide members with state-of-the-art clinical information management tools. These advanced platforms, EXPERTIS and PRAKTIK, are designed to enhance surgical education, streamline training, and improve performance tracking for both residents and practicing surgeons. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, CAGS continues its commitment to supporting excellence in surgical practice and lifelong learning.
Leadership Perspectives
“CAGS is thrilled to introduce these innovative tools to our members,” said Dr. Brent Zabolotny, President of CAGS. “EXPERTIS and PRAKTIK offer unparalleled support for both practicing surgeons and residents, helping them enhance their skills, monitor their performance, and ultimately improve patient outcomes. We are committed to equipping our members with the best resources available to ensure continued excellence in surgical education and practice.”
Dr. Sadeesh Srinathan, Founder and CEO of iSBERGDATA, added, “Our mission is to provide surgeons and residents with cutting-edge digital solutions that simplify performance tracking and enhance learning. We are proud to partner with CAGS in delivering EXPERTIS and PRAKTIK, two powerful tools that will help shape the future of surgical education and clinical excellence.”
EXPERTIS: Advancing Surgical Performance Monitoring
EXPERTIS is a state-of-the-art tracking system tailored for surgeons to monitor patient outcomes post-surgery. This robust platform allows surgeons to log detailed records of each procedure, track recovery milestones, and evaluate long-term patient health. With its advanced analytics, EXPERTIS provides critical insights into surgical performance, enabling continuous improvement and refinement of techniques. Additionally, EXPERTIS serves as an essential tool for personal audits, fulfilling requirements for Section 3 MOCOMP credits from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. By streamlining workflow and supporting ongoing professional development, EXPERTIS reinforces a commitment to quality assurance and patient care excellence.
PRAKTIK: Empowering Residents with a Comprehensive Training Portfolio
Designed specifically for surgical residents, PRAKTIK is an electronic training portfolio that enables users to log procedures, organize teaching materials, and document their learning experiences.
This comprehensive case tracking platform allows residents to categorize cases by difficulty and annotate with text, images, and video. The searchable logbook provides a clear overview of progress toward certification, with detailed analytics on case diversity, complexity, and skill development. Offering real-time feedback and performance benchmarks, PRAKTIK ensures that residents remain on track with their training goals while preparing for the Royal College and American Board exams.
CAGS members can now access EXPERTIS and PRAKTIK to take their surgical training and performance tracking to the next level. Stay ahead in your career with these essential tools designed to support lifelong learning and superior patient care.
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For more information about CAGS membership benefits, please visit www.cags-accg.ca or contact Jennifer Scott, Manager, Membership & Communications at jennifer@cags-accg.ca or 613-518-0556 x 2.
For more information on EXPERTIS and PRAKTIK, visit www.isbergdata.ca.
About CAGS
The Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS) is Canada’s only national organization representing the interests of General Surgeons. Our Mission is to empower general surgeons to improve patients’ lives through continued advocacy, education, and research. We advocate on behalf of academic, community, rural and remote General Surgeons on issues related health human resources, transition of practice, pay equity, and the required access to resources to provide care for patients, and for quality of care for surgical patients.
To learn more about or join CAGS visit our website or contact Jennifer Scott, Manager, Membership & Communications at jennifer@cags-accg.ca.
You can also connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Threads, and YouTube, or donate to the Canadian General Surgery Foundation (CGSF) to help further surgical research, education, and advocacy in Canada.
About iSBERGDATA
Quality health care is a human right. Our mission is to develop and provide clinical information solutions to deliver quality health care that is safe, efficient and equitable.
Founded in 2019 by a practicing cardiothoracic surgeon, iSBERGDATA has developed tools necessary to effectively use clinical information. Our design philosophy is that clinical information arises through interacting systems of unique clinical workflows. Based on this idea, we have developed advanced technology, including machine learning and AI, which deliver affordable and flexible solutions. Our tools are adapted to workflows which are unique to individual clinical practices and provide the right information to the right people at the right time. Our tools directly address the problems in safety, efficiency and equity in health care.