AOFAS On the Same Page: Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick by Maya Dusenbery-Program and CME Materials

Program and CME Materials

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This document provides information about a program and CME (Continuing Medical Education) session organized by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS). The program includes a book review and discussion on healthcare inequities and diversity and inclusion issues, with a focus on the book "Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick" by Maya Dusenbery.<br /><br />The target audience for this course includes experienced foot and ankle surgeons, generalist orthopaedic surgeons interested in expanding their scope of practice into foot and ankle, post-residency fellows and residents treating foot and ankle problems, and allied health professionals in foot and ankle care.<br /><br />The course objectives include understanding how sex and gender affect women's ability to access healthcare, recognizing the impact of misdiagnosis and delays in women's healthcare, and understanding the role of misogyny in the lack of research on pathologies associated with women.<br /><br />The program is supported by the Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation, with funding from Stryker. The AOFAS attests that the development of this educational activity was independent and not influenced by commercial supporters. The AOFAS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide CME for physicians.<br /><br />Participants are required to participate in the live program, answer an evaluation, and claim CME credits at the end of the webinar. The material presented in this activity is for educational purposes only and does not represent the only or necessarily the best methods or procedures. The AOFAS disclaims any warranties or guarantees and shall not be liable for damages related to the material presented.<br /><br />The document also includes disclosure statements from faculty and planners involved in the program, outlining any financial relationships with ineligible companies. The AOFAS ensures that the program is balanced and free of commercial bias.<br /><br />Overall, this document provides information about the program and CME session, including the agenda, objectives, target audience, accreditation, and disclosure statements.

Keywords

American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

CME session

Continuing Medical Education

healthcare inequities

diversity and inclusion

Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick

Maya Dusenbery

foot and ankle surgeons

misdiagnosis in women's healthcare

misogyny in medical research