8th Annual International External Fixation Symposium
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IEFS 2013 AgendaProgram (Course) Description
The 8th Annual International External Fixation Symposium (IEFS) brings together leading University of Texas Health Science Center – San Antonio Faculty & International Scientists and Surgeons for two and a half days of interactive didactic sessions and hands-on workshops. The program will feature the most current information regarding the indications and principles for use of internal and external fixation in diabetic foot and ankle pathology including trauma, Charcot reconstruction and plastic surgery. Emphasis will be placed on the multidisciplinary team approach for treating the diabetic foot in an academic center.
Who Should Attend?
This symposium is designed to meet the unique educational needs of podiatric surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, vascular surgeons, residents, fellows and all other health care professionals interested in or involved in the management of diabetic foot pathology.
As a result of participating in this continuing education activity, healthcare professionals will
be able to:- Describe the indications and discuss principles for use of internal and external fixation in diabetic foot and ankle pathology including trauma and reconstructive surgery.
- Apply various internal fixation devices as well as monolateral, hybrid and circular external fixation devices.
- Discuss principles and techniques for soft tissue reconstruction of traumatic and diabetic foot and ankle wounds.
- Understand the basic non-invasive vascular laboratory testing and diagnosis for peripheral vascular disease.
- Understand the decision making process of medical imaging of the diabetic foot.
- Understand the decision making process for endovascular versus open bypass surgery.
- Describe current treatment approaches for diabetic foot infections.
- Implement a multidisciplinary team approach to the overall treatment of diabetic foot and ankle pathology.
Registration Fees
| Early Fee Before 12/2/13 | Late Fee After 12/2/13 | |
|---|---|---|
Physicians |
$500 | $550 |
Vascular Surgeons |
$175 | $225 |
Other Health Professionals |
$300 | $350 |
Vascular Technicians |
$95 | $145 |
Fellows/Residents/Student |
$100 (w/ letter of verification from program director) | |
Continuing Medical Education Credit - Accreditation Statement
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine designates this live activity up to a maximum of 22.0
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CPME: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine is accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing medical education in podiatric medicine. The symposium has been approved for a maximum of 22.0 hours.
Contact
Continuing Medical Education Office
Email: cme@uthscsa.edu
Phone: 1 (866) 601-4448 or (210)567-4491
Hotel Accommodations:
Experience the heart of the Riverwalk at Hyatt Regency San Antonio. We are the only San Antonio Riverwalk hotel directly overlooking the historic Alamo and on the Riverwalk, connecting two of San Antonio's top destinations through our 16 story atrium lobby. Be the center of our attention while you are in the center of the action by taking advantage of our unequaled location in the heart of dining and entertainment venues surrounding our Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel. Be sure to state that you are attending the "International External Fixation Symposium" to qualify for the special rate of $215.00 (plus tax) for single or double accommodations and $235 (plus tax) for triple and quadruple occupancy. These rooms will be held for symposium attendees until November 12, 2013. After that date, the availability of rooms and symposium rates cannot be guaranteed.
Course Location
Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk
123 Losoya, San Antonio, Texas, USA 78205
Phone: (210) 222-1234 and 1 (800) 233-1234
Fax: (210) 227-4925
http://sanantonioregency.hyatt.com
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