Add to Calendar Penn Advanced Limb Preservation Symposium 6/2/2023 8:30:00 AM 6/3/2023 12:30:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/PALP2023 Description: The course information has been sent to all confirmed registrants. If you have not received it, please contact us at [email protected] Penn Advanced Limb Preservation Symposium 2023 will include lectures from national experts on topics relevant to the care of patients with critical limb ischemia. The conference includes topics such as advanced endovascular techniques, cutting edge approaches in soft tissue an... Jordan Law Auditorium, Smilow false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, June 2, 2023, 8:30 AM - Saturday, June 3, 2023, 12:30 PM, Jordan Law Auditorium, Smilow, Philadelphia, PA

Course Overview

The course information has been sent to all confirmed registrants. If you have not received it, please contact us at [email protected]

The Penn Advanced Limb Preservation Symposium 2023 will include lectures from national experts on topics relevant to the care of patients with critical limb ischemia. The conference includes topics such as advanced endovascular techniques, cutting edge approaches in soft tissue and bony reconstruction, and best practices in nonoperative care. This day and a half conference features lectures as well as case-based education, and cross-specialty discussions about the optimal approach to specific problems.

This course has been designed for vascular surgeons, cardiovascular specialists, orthopaedic surgeons, radiologists, podiatrists, plastic surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, fellows, residents and other health care professionals with an interest in limb preservation.

The course features a joint session, followed by parallel tracks: one session focused on bony and soft tissue reconstruction and treatment alongside another session about revascularization.


Target Audience
Specialties - EMERGENCY MEDICINE - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY, ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, PLASTIC SURGERY, VASCULAR SURGERY

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:


  1. Identify and evaluate patients with diabetes and PAD who are at risk for amputation.
  2. Review the current indications, risks, complications, and outcomes of medical, endovascular, surgical, and wound care therapies for the treatment of CLTI and DFU.
  3. Discuss the available techniques for lower extremity revascularization
  4. List the available medical, surgical, and wound care techniques for treatment of ischemic and diabetic foot founds and infections.
  5. Discuss how to Incorporate advanced medial, endovascular, and surgical techniques and approaches into their own practices to improve care and outcomes of patients with DFU and CLTI

Registration
LIVE AND VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
Penn Advanced Limb Preservation Symposium 2023 will be held Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, 2023 by in-person or live-stream (virtual) attendance. The live and virtual presentations will follow the scheduled agenda in real time (EDT).
 
TO ATTEND IN-PERSON:
Meeting Location
Law Auditorium at the Jordan Medical Education Center
3400 Civic Center Blvd, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
 
IN-PERSON AND LIVE-STREAM REGISTRATION FEES:
The fees to attend are as follows: $150 for physicians and industry attendees, $50 for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and complimentary for residents, fellows and students.
 
There is no fee for Penn Medicine staff to attend.
 
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE:
All pre-registered, in-person attendees will receive access to the conference, attendee booklet, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year. Due to Public Health guidance, walk-ins are discouraged. Please be sure to register in advance.
 
Parking
Monday – Friday parking is available at 3400 Civic Center Blvd. Saturday Only parking is available in the Perelman Center parking garage. The cost for parking is $20 per day at either garage and is not reimbursed or validated by the conference.
 
All pre-registered, in-person attendees will receive access to the conference, attendee booklet, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year. Due to Public Health guidance, walk-ins are discouraged. Please be sure to register in advance.
 
TO ATTEND BY LIVE-STREAM (VIRTUAL):
Attendees who are registered to attend virtually will receive an email including the link to join the symposium 48 hours in advance. All virtual attendees will be required to sign into the meeting using your first name, last name and email address in order to be marked as attended and receive credit, if applicable.
 
LIVE-STREAM (VIRTUAL) ATTENDANCE:
All pre-registered virtual attendees will receive an email that includes a link with instructions to sign-in and join the virtual conference 48 hours preceding the symposium, as well as the attendee booklet (downloadable PDF). Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year.
 
Need to Register by Mail?
Please note: mailed registrations may take more than 5-10 business days before they are received because we continue to experience longer delays in receiving mail. We encourage all attendees to register online. See the registration form for mailing instructions. All registrations will be confirmed by email as long as your registration is received before May 31, 2023.
 
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM BOX FOR EMAILS REGARDING THIS CONFERENCE. 

POSTER COMPETITION
We invite trainees of all backgrounds to submit abstracts for our poster competition. These should be either original research studies or cases within the realm of critical limb ischemia demonstrating creative and cutting edge approaches to limb salvage. Multidisciplinary efforts will be given preference.

Posters will be displayed on Friday during the reception. The overall best poster will be selected by conference attendees.

Word limit for the abstract is 1000 characters. Upload your abstract submission by clicking on the abstract tab after registration has been completed. The deadline for all submissions is Monday, May 1, 2023. You will be notified by email by Friday, May 12 if your abstract has been accepted.

We request that posters are a max size of 44” tall x 44” wide. Posters will be displayed on Friday during the reception. The overall best poster will be selected by conference attendees.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.  

Designation of Credit
Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This program provides 8.0 NCPD hours.

Physician Assistants: Penn Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 8.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based activity is approved for 8.0 ACPE contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
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Podiatrists: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards and requirements for approval of providers of continuing education in podiatric medicine through a joint provider agreement between Goldfarb Foundation and the Office of Continuing Medical and Interprofessional Education at Penn Medicine. Goldfarb Foundation is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. Goldfarb Foundation has approved this activity for a maximum of 8.0 continuing education contact hours.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (8.00 hours), ACPE (8.00 hours), American Academy of Physician Assistants (8.00 hours), AOA Credit (8.00 hours), NCPD Hours (ANCC) (8.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (8.00 hours)

Additional Information
CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to process refunds for course withdrawals, cancellations must be received in writing by May 19, 2023 (subject to a service charge equivalent to 10% of the registration fee, but no less than $25.00). No refunds will be issued thereafter.
 
The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.