The SAGES Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy (FUSE) program is an educational program comprised of an interactive web-based multimedia-enhanced didactic curriculum and an online multiple-choice cognitive exam. The program is being designed to certify that a successful candidate has the demonstrated knowledge fundamental to the safe use of surgical energy-based devices in the operating room, endoscopic suite, and other procedural areas.
FUSE Program with Accreditation Exam
Anyone may take the exam, including allied healthcare professionals, medical students, non-medical professionals, and others with less than 1-year of clinical experience in the operating room; however, the exam is recommended for licensed physicians (including M.D., D.O., and MBBS), surgical technicians, and nurses, who have at least 1 year of OR experience. Reviewing the FUSE online didactic material and completing the Accreditation Exam provides up to 12 CME/CEU credits.
7mÊÓƵ is a Southwest Region test center for the FUSE exam. You must register for the FUSE exam through SAGES. Please visit the or consult the for step-by-step instructions on how to register.
Once your appointment is confirmed, please bring the following to the FUSE Testing Session:
- FUSE Test Taker Authorization Code
- FUSE Test Taker Voucher with Voucher #
- Photo I.D.