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FLS Registration & Scheduling

How to register and schedule an FLS Exam with the Foundation for Surgical Innovation and Education
STEP 1: Obtain a voucher
  • If you do not have a voucher, please visit www.flsprogram.org. Then click on the “Download FLS Order Form” located at the bottom of the right column.
  • Please note that exams must be scheduled with the test center within 6 months of purchasing an FLS exam voucher (no exceptions).
STEP 2: Register with FLS at www.webassessor.com/sages
  • If you don't have one, you will need to create an FLS login (this is different from your SAGES login). Click on "create new user" in upper-right corner of the login page.
  • If you need assistance with the registration process, you can download registration instructions (PDF)
STEP 3: Schedule your FLS exam
  • After logging in, you will have access to the FLS exam schedule and locations. Search by the zip code 97210 for the test center located at the Foundation for Surgical Innovation and Education.

Scheduling practice time on the FLS trainer box

If you do not have a trainer box available and would like to practice the five manual skills tasks prior to your scheduled exam, please contact the Foundation for Surgical Innovation and Education to make an appointment.

​Practice appointments cost $100/hour, with a minimum requirement of 1 hour.
The Foundation for Surgical Education and Innovation
  • The Oregon Clinic Office
    4805 NE Glisan St suite 6N60 
    Portland OR 97213
    E-mail: surgicalfoundation@gmail.com
    ​Phone: (503) 281-0561

Things to remember for exam day

  • Please bring a copy of your FLS voucher and valid photo ID to you scheduled exam.
  • If you would like to be listed on the FLS Public Registry, please bring your NPI number to the exam.
  • Please bring your test taker authorization code with you to the exam. Your test-taker authorization code can be found in the conformation of registration e-mail. This code will be needed to unlock your exam. If you do not have your test-taker authorization code, you will not be permitted to sit for the exam. If you have misplaced your test-taker authorization code, please contact the FLS Program Office at:
    • FLS Program
      11300 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 600
      Los Angeles, CA 90064
      Phone: (310) 437-0544 (ext. 121)
      Fax: (310) 437-0585
      E-mail: FLS@sages.org
  • There will be an optional 15 minute break in between the cognitive and manual skills assessments. Drinks and Food are permitted at the testing center, however, they must be consumed outside of the testing area during designated breaks.
  • Cell phones and pagers must be silenced prior to beginning the FLS exam. Please arrange for another physician to take your phone calls and pages while you are taking the exam.
  • If you are unable to make your scheduled exam appointment, please log into the Webassessor website and select another date and time to take the exam. 
  • ​If you need to cancel or reschedule within 72 hours prior to your scheduled exam, please contact the exam proctor at The Foundation for Surgical Education and Innovation as soon as possible.

Scheduling a re-test FLS exam

  • For manual skills assessment re-takes, please contact the FLS test center directly to schedule a re-take exam.
  • Cognitive exam assessment re-takes can be scheduled through the Webassessor website starting 30 days after the original exam date. You will need to use the same login and password that you created for your original FLS exam.
  • To schedule a re-take for both the manual skills and cognitive assessments, please register for a regular FLS exam through the Webassessor website. You will need to use the same login and password that you created for your original FLS exam.
You must contact the FLS Program Office to purchase a re-test voucher:

FLS Program

11300 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 437-0544 (ext. 121)
Fax: (310) 437-0585
E-mail: FLS@sages.org


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