The audience of this activity consists of Orthopedic Surgeons in Oklahoma who are fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery, accompanied by orthopedic surgery residents at OU performing their PGY-2 and PGY-4 foot and ankle rotations. Participants meet every month to review, discuss that same month's edition of Foot and Ankle International Journal. The aim is to expand medical knowledge in the field of foot and ankle surgery, maintain competence and up to date implication of evidence-based practice in foot and ankle surgery.

Professional Practice Gaps: 
The need to keep physicians and other practitioners up to date on the evidence-based medicine in foot and ankle surgery. 

Articles:

1. Identify and address gaps in quality of clinical service provided in foot and ankle surgery
2. Disseminate evidence based knowledge and skills in foot and ankle surgery
3. Develop team work and research among the foot and ankle community in Oklahoma by including an inter-professional audience
4. Apply lifelong learning in foot and ankle surgery to assist foot and ankle surgeons in providing high quality care to patients
5. Discuss competence in one or more of the six core competency areas
6. Apply patient-centered care through inter-professional education
7. Demonstrate the practice of evidence-based medicine in foot and ankle surgery

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 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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.

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Accommodation Statement: For accommodation contact, Janet Moore  at (405) 271-4426.

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 materials 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.

Planning Committee Members:
Amgad Haleem Amin, MD, PhD - Course Director
Paul Kammerlocher, MD - Co-Course Director
Janet Moore - Course Contact
Matthew McDonald, MD

Amgad M. Haleem, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK

Paul A Kammerlocher, MD

OUHSC
Oklahoma City, OK

Matthew R McDonald, MD
Orthopedic Surgery Resident, PGY-4
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, OK

Acknowledgement of Commercial and In-Kind Support:
This activity received no commercial or in-kind support.