2025 UW Orthopedic Surgery Spring Visiting Professor Lectureship – Trauma Surgery

Madison, WI US
April 18, 2025

Overview

Overview

This one-day educational forum will consist of lectures and panel discussions in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery. We are honored to have a national leader in Trauma Surgery, Andrew Pollak, MD, join us as our visiting professor. The topics covered will include: complex orthopedic trauma care, fractures around protheses (both upper and lower extremity), orthopedic trauma care in sports, the roots and origins of damage control orthopedics, and tips and tricks in surgical orthopedic limb care. We are excited for this opportunity to learn from this dynamic expert in the field of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery.

Provided By:

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    • Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP)

Practice Gaps and Needs

This event will address gaps in resident education in Orthopedic Trauma surgery. The topics addressed will include relevant clinical information to improve individual practices, patient care, and professional development.

Intended Audience

This activity is designed to meet the needs of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, advance practice nurses, athletic trainers, and students.

Elements of Competence

This educational activity is designed to change learner competence and focuses on the following competencies:

  • Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)/Nursing: Patient care and procedural skills, Medical knowledge, Practice-based learning and improvement, Interpersonal and communication skills, Professionalism
  • Interprofessional Education Collaborative Competencies: Values/ethics for interprofessional practice and Teams and teamwork
  • UW ICEP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Engage in Self-reflection

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this activity, members of the healthcare team will be able to:

  1. Examine strategies for periprosthetic lower extremity fracture care.
  2. Discuss management of complex fractures involving Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
  3. Summarize the origin and the ramification of now historic studies, Lower Extremity Assessment Project (LEAP) and Damage Control Orthopedics in orthopedic trauma.
  4. Explain strategies for complex orthopedic trauma care using the most efficient and effective surgical approaches, reduction, and implants.
  5. Examine how socioeconomic status, race, gender, and religious backgrounds limit access to Orthopedic trauma care.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.25 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 6.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
Registration opens: 
03/31/2025
Course expires: 
06/02/2025
Event starts: 
04/18/2025 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
04/18/2025 - 4:00pm CDT
Cost:
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Program

Preliminary Agenda

7:15Breakfast 
   
8:00Welcome, Introductions and Overview  
 Christopher Domes, MD and Christopher Doro. MD 
   

Orthopedic Trauma and Society 

 
   
8:05Orthopedic Care in a Disaster Zone 
  Andrew Pollak, MD 
   
8:50Intraarticular Osteotomies Around the Knee 
 Christopher Domes, MD 
   
9:05Health Span In Orthopedics 
  Christopher Doro, MD 
   
9:30Break 
   
9:45It’s Good to be Short  
 David Goodspeed, MD 
   
10:15Lateral Compression Pelvic Injuries 
 Elizabeth Nolte, MD 
   
10:45Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Case Presentations 
 Moderator: Gerald Lang, MD 
 Panelists: Andrew Pollak, MD 
 Case Presenters: TBD 
   
11:15Historical Studies in Orthopedic Trauma 
 Andrew Pollak, MD 
   
12:00Lunch  
   

Periprosthetic Fractures 

 
   
1:00Upper Extremity Periprosthetic Fractures  
 Joshua Blomberg, MD 
   
1:30Trochanter Management in Periprosthetic Fractures 
 Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD 
   
2:00Break 
   
2:15Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Case Presentations  
 Moderator: Gerald Lang, MD 
 Panelists: Andrew Pollak, MD 
 Case Presenters: TBD 
   

Orthopedic Trauma Outside of the OR 

 
   
2:45Improved Documentation in Trauma Care 
 Shea Lues, NP 
   
3:00On Field Trauma Resources 
 Michael Moll, LAT 
   
3:15Leadership in Orthopedics 
 Andrew Pollak, MD 
   
4:00Final Comments and Adjourn 

Venue

Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC)
750 Highland Avenue
HSLC 1325
Madison, WI 53792
United States
Health Sciences Learning Center

Conference Attire

Dressing in layers will help to ensure your comfort in the conference room.

Faculty

Planning Committee

Kimberly Buchta, PA, Physician Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Christopher Domes, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Christopher Doro, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
James Eberhard, MFA, Accreditation Specialist, Office of Continuing Professional Development, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
Zachary French, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
David Goodspeed, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Gerald Lang, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Laura Moyer, LAT, Athletic Trainer, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Amy Vincent, Planner, GME Program Manager, Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
Paul Whiting, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Kimberly Williams, NP, Nurse Practitioner, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Conference Presenters

Ellen Barhorst, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Aaron Beck, MD, MPH, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Matthew Beilfuss, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Joshua Blomberg, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, ThedaCare Orthopedic Care-Neenah
Thomas Byvoets, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Kevin Condit, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Christopher Domes, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Christopher Doro, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Jacquelyn Dunahoe, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Zachary French, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Rebecca Funk, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
David Goodspeed, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Gerald Lang, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Shea Lues, NP, Nurse Practitioner, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Michael Moll, LAT, Athletic Trainer, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Elizabeth Nolte, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Andrew Pollak, MD, Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics
Rachael Tolsma, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Drashti Upadhyay, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Paul Whiting, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
Alec Winzenried, MD, Orthopedic Surgery Resident, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation

Policy on Faculty and Sponsor Disclosure

It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) to identify, mitigate and disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies* held by the speakers/presenters, authors, committee members, planners, and other persons who may influence the content of this accredited continuing education (CE). In addition, speakers/presenters and authors must disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation.

For this accredited continuing education activity all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated and detailed disclosures are listed below.

Mitigated Table to be Added

*Ineligible companies are those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by, or on, patients. The ACCME does not consider providers of clinical services directly to patients to be ineligible companies.

Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

Accreditation with Commendation LogoIn support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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 Designation Statements

 

American Medical Association (AMA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP 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 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 ANCC hours.

BOC-AP Category A Hours/CEUs

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) (BOC AP#: JA0000358) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 6.25 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.

 

UW–Madison Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for .625 CEUs or 6.25 hours.

Available Credit

  • 6.25 AAPA Category 1 CME
  • 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 6.25 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 6.25 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours

Register/Enroll

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Accessibility

We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact help@icep.wisc.edu as soon as you can make a reasonable accommodation request. 

Program Changes

Emergency situations occasionally occur and may necessitate topic or speaker changes. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP reserve the right to alter or substitute a topic or speaker without prior notification.

Questions about Registration

Email help@icep.wisc.edu.

For Further Information

For conference information please contact Amy Vincent at vincent@ortho.wisc.edu.