COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The orthopedic hand surgery fellowship program, through case review, journal club and didactic sessions, aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical clinical skills, preparing fellows to excel as orthopedic hand surgeons in various clinical settings upon graduation. Orthopedic hand surgery is a rapidly evolving field, and staying abreast of new technologies, techniques and best practices is essential for professional growth. 
 
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Faculty, Fellows, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Athletic Trainers.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

•    Identify different approaches to surgical cases to improve outcomes in performance related to microsurgery, arthroscopic procedures, tendon repairs, nerve repairs and joint replacements. 
•    Interpret and apply research findings related to the latest evidence-based practices and advancements in orthopedic hand surgery to improve patient outcomes.  
•    Communicate with patients and their families to foster empathetic patient interaction and shared decision making, and to address psychosocial aspects of patient care.

FACULTY & DISCLOSURES:

Matthew Treiser, M.D., director for this educational activity, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and has indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Aaron Berger, M.D., Dalibel Bravo, M.D. and Annie Weber, M.D., moderators for this educational activity, have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose, and have indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Roy Cardoso, M.D., moderator for this educational activity, is a speaker for Trice Medical, and has indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Rafael Diaz Garcia, M.D., moderator for this educational activity, is a consultant for Axogen, and has indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

E Anne Ouellette, M.D., moderator for this educational activity, is an advisor for Arthrex and has indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

Charles J. Jordan, M.D., faculty for this educational activity, is a consultant for Arthrex, Inc and has indicated that the presentations or discussions will not include off-label or unapproved product usage.

All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

GME coordinators and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* to disclose.

*Ineligible companies – Companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
 

Disclosure Policy and Disclaimer

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this live activity for 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ .. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been approved for 3 credit hours, CE Broker Course #20-1218896, by the Florida Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine and by the Florida Council of Physician Assistants.

This activity has also been approved for credit hours for Athletic Trainers and Advanced Practical Registered Nurses. CE Broker Course #20-1218884, Baptist Health South Florida CE Broker Provider #50-182.

American Board of Surgery - Maintenance of Certification (MOC) - Accredited CME - Surgery of the Hand

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Successful completion of this course is submitted to specialty boards through the ACCME's PARS system.