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ForwardInternational Symposium on Surgery of the Spastic Upper Limb - June 5-6, 2024 Livestream (Virtual)
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options.
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| Peter C. Rhee, D.O., M.S. | Michael C. Wainberg, M.D. |
June 5 - 6, 2024 - Livestream - U.S. Central Standard Time (CST)
The Mayo Clinic International Symposium on Surgery of the Spastic Upper Limb is a comprehensive course designed for physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, and surgeons who treat adult and pediatric patients with a spastic upper limb. The course revolves around a multidisciplinary approach to the procedural and surgical management of the spastic upper extremity utilizing didactic lectures reviewing current concepts, stimulating debates on controversial surgical techniques, all-access live surgery demonstrations with a master surgeon, and engaging case presentations.
A precourse is offered on June 4, 2024 to provide a thorough review of advanced surgical anatomy and hands-on dissection to learn and refine surgical techniques for the spastic upper extremity.
This United States based offering is a continuation from the International Symposium on Surgery of the Spastic Upper Limb held in Paris, France in 2017 under the direction of Dr. Caroline Leclercq.
| Course | Date |
|---|---|
| Optional Precourse: Hands-on Cadaver Workshop (In-person) | June 4, 2024 |
| General Session (In-person and virtual) | June 5 - 6, 2024 |
To claim credit for participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for CME credit for on-demand delivery. Video and audio recording of June 5-6th presentations will be available for registered course participants in about 1-2 weeks after the course for up to 6 months.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians, residents, fellows, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists interested in the procedural, surgical, and rehabilitative care of the spastic upper limb.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Define the role of nonoperative management for the spastic upper limb.
- Recognize the indications and principles of upper limb surgery for spasticity.
- Apply muscle tendon lengthening procedures to reduce spasticity and correct upper limb deformities with soft tissue contractures.
- Utilize peripheral nerve procedures to enhance function in the spastic upper limb.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Accreditation Statement:
In support of improving patient care, this activity is planned and implemented by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and Dr. Caroline Leclercq, President of Institute de la Main, Paris, France. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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.
Credit Statements:
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| Day | Credit |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 7.75 |
| Thursday | 8.50 |
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 16.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science 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 16.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Physical Therapy
Cosponsored by the Program in Physical Therapy, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science/Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. This course meets the criteria for 16.25 hours of credit per Minnesota Physical Therapy Rules 5601.2400, 5601.2500.
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABOS credit.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement 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.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 16.25 AAPA Category 1
- 16.25 ABOS
- 16.25 ABS
- 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 16.25 ANCC
- 16.25 Attendance
- 16.25 PT
Price
To claim credit for participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for CME credit for on-demand delivery. Video and audio recordings of the June 5-6th presentations will be available for registered course participants from July 1, 2024 until January 1, 2025.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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