The Advanced Laparoscopy Training Center (ALTC), located in Marietta, Georgia offers procedure based training and preceptorship programs for surgeons focusing on laparoscopic approaches and operating techniques.

ALTC has trained over 13,000 surgeons since its inception in June 1990. These programs are designed to provide surgeons with comprehensive information and practical hands-on training in laparoscopic techniques and procedures. The training programs encompass operative techniques, indications, contraindications and medical management of the patient. Round table discussions with course faculty provide in-depth information on techniques and procedures. Course participants will have ample hands-on practice laboratory sessions where procedures will be performed under the guidance of expert faculty.

Procedures taught at ALTC

Education Design is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physician. Education Design designates the courses offered at ALTC for credit hours in Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association.

ALTC's programs are under the direction of William B. Saye, MD, with a teaching faculty of practicing physicians and medical school faculty from Emory University School of Medicine, Texas A & M University, The University of Maryland School of Medicine, The Medical College of Georgia, Morehouse School of Medicine and Georgia Baptist Medical Center as well as Medical and Surgical Directors from training hospitals across the country.

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For more information regarding programs offered by ALTC and a schedule of upcoming programs please call us directly at (800) 762-3499 or send us an e-mail: