43rd Annual Orthopedic Surgery Visiting Professorship

Thursday, June 15, 2017, 7:00 AM - Friday, June 16, 2017, 11:05 AM CST, Samis Education Center


The purpose of this course is to review and discuss a variety of current orthopedic problems and to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas between the course faculty and visitors.  Quality improvement presentations and scientific papers presented by our residents with faculty support showcases the research efforts of our doctors throughout the academic year.  Our faculty lecturers are nationally recognized in the field of orthopedic surgery and provide excellent presentations to our residents and faculty as well as the community physicians and other participants in an educational setting, benefiting all.

1. Describe through didactic lecture updates and case presentation the current evaluation and treatment of various orthopedic topics
2. Identify through case presentations and discussions the evaluation and treatment of various orthopedic surgery related topics.
3. Review updates on new approaches for the evaluation and management of orthopedic problems, particularly in the areas of adult reconstruction, hand surgery, foot-ankle, trauma, pediatric surgery and quality improvement. Recognize complications related to various forms of treatment of orthopedic repair and reconstructive procedures.
4. Recognize complications related to various forms of treatment of orthopedic repair and reconstruction procedures

Registration fee for all participants:  $25

Department Faculty:  Please contact Janet Moore at (405) 271-5964

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Mission Statement: 
We strive to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care that is of the highest quality to all our patients.  Our mission is to provide this in an environment that includes patient care, teaching and research.  We value compassion, quality, integrity, teamwork, clinical research and education.

Conflict Resolution Statement: 
The University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine Office of Continuing Professional Development has reviewed this activity’s speaker and planner disclosures and resolved all identified conflicts of interest, if applicable.

Activity Description: 
The purpose of this course is to review and discuss a variety of current orthopedic problems and to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas between the course faculty and visitors. Quality improvement presentations and scientific papers presented by our residents with faculty support showcases the research efforts of our doctors throughout the academic year. Our faculty lecturers are nationally recognized in the field of orthopedic surgery and provide excellent presentations to our residents and faculty as well as the community physicians and other participants in an educational setting, benefitting all.

Learning Objectives: 
Upon completion of this activity, participants will improve their competence and performance by being able to:

1. Describe through didactic lecture updates the current evaluation and treatment of various orthopedic surgery topics.
2. Identify through case presentations and discussions the evaluation and treatment of various orthopedic surgery related topics.
3. Review updates on new approaches for the evaluation and management of orthopedic problems, particularly in the areas of adult reconstruction hand surgery, foot-ankle, trauma, pediatric surgery, and quality improvement.
4. Recognize complications related to various forms of treatment of orthopedic repair and reconstruction procedures.

Target Audience:  Orthopedic Surgeons, MDs, DOs, Physicians‘ Assistants, Nurses, Orthotics and Prosthetics Professionals, Medical Students, Other Allied Health Professionals, Technicians and Laypeople.

Planning Committee Members: 
Charles Pasque, MD – Course Director
Janet Moore – Co-Course Coordinator
Alexandra Watson – Co-Course CoordinatorMichael Maxted, MD 

Acknowledgement of Commercial and In-Kind Support:
Commercial support is financial, or in-kind contribution given by a commercial interest, which is used to pay all or part of the costs of a CME activity. A commercial interest is any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients.

This activity has received In-Kind Support from the State of Oklahoma – University Hospitals Authority and Trust.

Disclaimer Statement:
Statements, opinions and results of studies contained in the program are those of the presenters and authors and do not reflect the policy or position of the Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma (“OU”) nor does OU provide any warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

Every reasonable effort has been made to faithfully reproduce the presentations and material as submitted. However, no responsibility is assumed by OU for any claims, injury and/or damage to persons or property from any cause, including negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any methods, products, instruments or ideas contained in the material herein.

Nondiscrimination Statement: 
The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid and educational services.

The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Institution. www.ou.edu/eoo

Accommodation Statement:
Accommodations are available by contacting Janet Moore at (405) 271-5964 or [email protected]  or by visiting the registration desk at the conference.

Policy on Faculty and Presenters Disclosure:
It is the policy of the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine that the faculty and presenters disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, and also disclose discussions of unlabeled and/or unapproved uses of drugs or devise during their presentation(s).

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (9.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (9.75 hours)