Vein Treatment in Honduras 2025

March 14, 2025 to March 21, 2025

Overview

Care of the patient with debilitating venous disease is common in both the United States and in developing settings. This activity will offer education related to the care of patients with this diagnosis by using safe, effective and economical methods of sclerotherapy. 

Intended Audience

This educational activity has been designed to meet the needs of physicians who manage patients with venous disease.

Learning Objectives

As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will:

  • Assess leg ulcers for the venous contribution of the pathology
  • Describe venous anatomy and the lymphatic relationship to vein
  • Explain and apply different treatment modalities, including foam sclerotherapy, in venous treatments
  • illustrate ultrasound of the leg anatomy and use of ultrasound in venous disease treatments

Elements of Competence

This continuing education (CE) activity has been designed to change learner competence and performance, and focuses on the following competencies:

American Board of Medical Specialties

  • Medical knowledge
  • Patient care and procedural skills
  • Practice-based learning and improvement
  • Interpersonal and communication skills

Interprofessional

  • Values and ethics
  • Communication
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 52.50 ABS Accredited CME
  • 52.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 52.50 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 52.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 52.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Registration opens: 
02/14/2025
Course expires: 
05/06/2025
Event starts: 
03/14/2025 - 7:15am CDT
Event ends: 
03/21/2025 - 5:00pm CDT
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Friday, March 14

7:30-7:45 AMTreating the Honduran Vein PatientShannon Griffin, RN
7:45-8:00 AMTriage in the Vein ClinicAubrey Berger, RN

Saturday, March 15

1:00-1:30 PMUltrasound on Honduran Patient OR Veins 101Paola Ortiz, MD/Tatiana Zimmerman, RVT
1:30-2:00 PMFoam Sclerotherapy - Dry vs. Wet Foam OR Foam Sclerotherapy - How to Make ItPaola Ortiz, MD/Shannon Griffin, RN
2:00-2:30 PMMigraines and Sclerotherapy OR Compression Therapy in HondurasDvora Nelson, MD/Tatiana Zimmerman, RVT
2:30-3:00 PMObesity and Lymphedema OR Helper's Role in Honduras ClinicZoe Deol, MD/Aubrey Berger, RN
3:00-3:15 PMPractical Considerations in LipedemaLindy McHutchison, MD
3:15-3:30 PMVasoactive SupplementsLindy McHutchison, MD
3:30-4:00 PMLipedema: Pumps and CompressionLindy McHutchison, MD
7:00-7:30 PMEHR in HondurasAdam Surti, MD; Robert Matthews, MD
7:30-8:00 PMAI in Health CareBill Zimmerman
8:00-8:30 PMAV Fistulas in HondurasRobert Matthews, MD
8:30-9:00 PMDeep Vein Reflux and Veno-ValveAdam Surti, MD
9:00-9:30 PMInteresting Cases: Approach and ManagementSara Murray, MD; Cindy Brenden, MD
9:30-10:00 PMWorkshops (EHR Entry and Foam Machine)Adam Surti, MD; Robert Matthews, MD; Paola Ortiz, MD

Sunday, March 16

8:00-8:30 AMNon-Venous Ulcers in HondurasLindy McHutchison, MD
8:30-8:50 AMReflux Patterns in Patients with Venous Ulcer DiseaseZoe Deol, MD
8:30-9:00 AMApproach to the Honduras Leg Ulcer in 2025Aubrey Berger, RN
9:00-9:20 AMAn Interesting Ulcer PatientLaura Pradines, MD
9:20-9:40 AMAmerican Venous Leg Ulcer Guidelines - Now and FuturePaola Ortiz, MD
9:40-10:00 AMPearls in Vein and Ulcer Care - Group DiscussionPaola Ortiz, MD; Zoe Deol, MD

Monday, March 17

8:00 AM-12:00 PMClinical Skills WorkshopLindy McHutchison, MD
1:00-5:00 PMPatient Care WorkshopMeg Spartz, MD
7:00-8:00 PMInteresting Patient of the Day DiscussionDvora Nelson, MD

Tuesday, March 18

8:00 AM-12:00 PMClinical Skills WorkshopTatiana Zimmerman, RVT
1:00-5:00 PMPatient Care WorkshopDvora Nelson, MD
7:00-8:00 PMInteresting Patient of the Day DiscussionPaola Ortiz, MD

Wednesday, March 19

8:00 AM-12:00 PMClinical Skills WorkshopMeg Spartz, MD
1:00-5:00 PMPatient Care WorkshopDvora Nelson, MD
7:00-8:00 PMInteresting Patient of the Day DiscussionLindy McHutchison, MD

Thursday, March 20

8:00 AM-12:00 PMClinical Skills WorkshopLindy McHutchison, MD
1:00-5:00 PMPatient Care WorkshopTatiana Zimmerman, RVT
7:00-8:00 PMInteresting Patient of the Day DiscussionMeg Spartz, MD

Friday, March 21

8:00 AM-12:00 PMClinical Skills WorkshopDvora Nelson, MD
1:00-5:00 PMPatient Care WorkshopPaola Ortiz, MD

 

 

 

 

This activity will be held at the Gran Hotel Paris, La Ceiba, Honduras.

 

Faculty

Aubrey Berger, RN
Cynthia Brenden, MD
Zoe Deol, MD
Shannon Griffin, RN
Robert Matthews, MD
Lindy McHutchison, MD
Sara Murray, MD
Dvora Nelson, MD
Paola Ortiz, MD
Laura Pradines, MD
Meg Spartz, MD
Adam Surti, MD
Bill Zimmerman, IT
Tatianna Zimmerman, RVT

Planning Committee

Lindy McHutchison, MD
Julie Olson, RN
Paola Ortiz, MD
Eric Phillippi, MD
Kay Weeden

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

*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.

 

NAME

 

ROLE(S)

 

FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS DISCLOSURE(S)

DISCUSSION OF UNLABELED/
UNAPPROVED USES OF DRUGS/ DEVICES IN PRESENTATION

Aubrey Berger, RN
Speaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Cynthia Brenden, MD
Speaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Zoe Deol, MD
Speaker
Boston Scientific Corporation; Tactile Systems Technology Inc. (Both Contractor)
No
Shannon Griffin, RN
Speaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Robert Matthews, MD
Speaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Lindy McHutchison, MDCommittee Member, SpeakerPatriot Medical Distributors: Carolina Vein Center (Contractor)
No
Cathy Means
Planner
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
N/A
Sara Murray, MD
Speaker
Abbott Vascular (Contractor)
No
Dvora Nelson, MD
Speaker
Medtronic (Contractor)
No
Julie Olson, RN
Committee Member
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
N/A
Paola Ortiz, MD
Committee Member, Speaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Eric Phillippi, MD
Committee Member, Content Reviewer
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Laura Pradines, MD
SpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose
No
Meg Spartz, MDSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Adam Surti, MDSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Kay WeedenCommittee MemberNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Bill Zimmerman, ITSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Tatiana Zimmerman, RVTSpeakerNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo

 

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Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP) and the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation. 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 52.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification CME Only

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) 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.

 

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 52.50 ANCC contact hours.

 

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 5.25 continuing education units (CEUs) or 52.50 hours.

Available Credit

  • 52.50 ABS Accredited CME
  • 52.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 52.50 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 52.50 University of Wisconsin–Madison Continuing Education Hours
    • 52.50 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation for this event. Please contact [email protected] as soon as you can to 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.