CME OnDemand: New Advances in Forefoot/MIS: What's New and What's Next?
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Availability
On-Demand
Expires on 05/31/2024
Cost
Member: $175.00
Non-Member: $225.00
Credit Offered
10 CME (MD) OnDemand Credits
10 CME (PA/NP/RN) OnDemand Credits
  • New Advances in Sports and Forefoot/MIS: What's New and What's Next?
  • CME Overview
  • Accreditation Statement

Chairs: Mark L. Hagy, MD, and Tyler A. Gonzalez, MD, MBA

Expand your knowledge and earn credit on your schedule with the new AOFAS OnDemand Course, New Advances in Sports and Forefoot/MIS: What's New and What's Next? 


The course consists of two modules that you can complete at any time. Each module includes five sessions led by leaders in foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery. Faculty from each module will be available within course discussion boards to answer questions and cases for one month following the launch of their module. Attendees are encouraged to interact with faculty and each other via Q&A or course chat.

Fees

 The price below includes access to the full course (both modules) through May 31, 2024. 

  • AOFAS Members: $175

  • Non-AOFAS Members $225

  • Orthopaedic Residents or Fellows and Medical Students: $40 (Use discount code: RESFELLOW2023)

Nonmember medical students, residents and fellows must fax program verification to 847-692-3315 prior to registering. 


Forefoot Module - Available Now!

The forefoot module will focus on minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures/techniques and the MIS options for treating these complex issues.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand common problems in the forefoot

  • Understand new minimally invasive surgical techniques in forefoot surgery

  • Present advanced treatment methodologies in the forefoot


Sessions

Lesser Toe Deformities
Jonathan R.M. Kaplan, MD

Hallux Valgus
Oliver N. Schipper, MD

Hallux Rigidus
Amiethab A. Aiyer, MD

Hallux Varus
Edward T. Haupt, MD

Lesser Metatarsal Plantar Plate Injuries/Turf Toe
M. Truitt Cooper, MD


Sports Module - Available Now!

Faculty available to answer questions May 1 - May 31, 2023.

The sports module will focus on the most up-to-date methods to diagnose and treat athletes and ways to advance rehabilitation in common athletic injuries. Additionally, the module will discuss minimally invasive options for common problems in athletes, such as insertional Achilles tendinopathy and Achilles tendon tears.


Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to:

  • Understand the most up-to-date treatment algorithms for common sports injuries

  • Obtain new perspectives and ways to return athletes to play after various foot and ankle surgeries

  • Gain current literature-based knowledge to advance your diagnostic and treatment skill


Sessions

Lisfranc Injuries
Anny C. Hsu, MD

Syndesmotic Injuries
J. Benjamin Jackson III, MD, MBA

Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy and Haglund's Deformity
Tyler A. Gonzalez, MD, MBA

Ankle Instability
Jess H. Mullens, MD

Achilles Tear
Kenneth W. DeFontes III, MD

Statement of Need

A need for this educational activity has been determined based on previous course evaluations and the AOFAS educational curriculum. The content of this course was based on current issues and topics provided by AOFAS membership and leadership. For more information on the AOFAS CME mission, visit aofas.org/education.


Accreditation

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Learn more about the AOFAS CME Program Mission 

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Disclosure

AOFAS requires all instructors, planners, and other individuals in a position to control or influence the content of an educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations during the past 12 months with any commercial interest (any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing healthcare goods and services consumed by, or used on patients). All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the education content vetted by AOFAS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness. AOFAS also requires faculty to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity. AOFAS attests that the persons responsible for the development of this educational activity did so independently and were not influenced by commercial supporters. All financial disclosures will be provided to meeting attendees in the final program materials.


Disclaimer

The material presented in this continuing medical education activity has been made available by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) for educational purposes only. This material is not intended to represent the only, nor necessarily the best, methods or procedures appropriate for the medical situation discussed, but rather is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the authors or presenters, which may be helpful or of interest to other practitioners. Methods, techniques, and procedures demonstrated and views and opinions expressed by speakers, presenters, and faculty are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of AOFAS, nor does presentation on the program represent or constitute endorsement or promotion by AOFAS. AOFAS expressly disclaims any warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied, and shall not be liable for damages of any kind in connection with the material, methods, information, techniques, opinions, or procedures expressed, presented, or demonstrated.

The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. AOFAS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Each module is worth 5 CME Credits, and all credits may be claimed at the conclusion of the full course. 

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